An article about a gathering hosted by the Bradford and West Gwillimbury Liberal Conservative Associations.

An article about the ground breaking for the new Library and Leisure Centres to be built on Holland Street W.

"The site of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre and Public Library/Cultural Centre was off-limits, as the contractor's crews continued to move earth, in preparation for the start of construction - so the official groundbreaking ceremony took place across the road, at the Canadian Tire Store, and in front of the fencing on Holland St. West..."

An article about future Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau visiting the library. At the time he was in the running to become Liberal Party leader.

"When Justin Trudeau came to town Friday, Bradford library staff weren't quite prepared for the number of residents to follow. But follow they did, as more than 300 people crowded into the building to grab a glimpse of Canadian Liberal Party member and leadership contender Justin Trudeau..."

An article about construction of the new library at 425 Holland Street West.

"Garry Pilon, principal of Salter Pilon + Lett Architects, provided an update on the new BWG REcreation complex and Library: 'There's lots of activity on that site...It's progressing well and on schedule.' Since September 1, excavation and grading have been underway on the 'campus lands' site - 21 acres fronting on Holland St. W., just west of Bradford District High School..."

Mayor William de Peuter speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Simcoe Centre MPP Bruce Owen speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988. Eleanor Sherbo is holding the microphone, with Bruce Owen and Brenda Fuss to her left.

A newspaper article about the grand opening of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre.

"...Hundreds of residents flocked to the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre Friday evening both to celebrate the facility's grand opening and to partake in an evening of free swimming, skating, Zumba dancing and more..."

Photograph of Bradford men: Ed Coombs (Reeve of Bradford), James Webb, T.W.W. Evans and Archie Wright. Lawn bowling balls are resting at their feet on the grass.