Guelph Public Library

🌊 Take a look behind-the-scenes to see how our six different branches are getting into the spirit!

Each branch was given their very own marine-themed mascot, and have designed a special aquarium to house their crocheted critters for the summer. Let’s see how they look!

1. Bullfrog Mall Branch - "Jelly Clarkson"
2. Westminster Square Branch - "Penelope the Pirate"
3. East Side Branch - "Sting"
4. Main Library - "David"
5. Scottsdale Centre Branch - "Tortellini the Turtle"
6. West End Branch - "Henrietta Hobby the Analog-topus"

Which branch aquarium is your favourite? Sound off in the comments below!

Summer Reading Club is in full swing! Are you tackling our reading challenge?

Here’s your next prompt: “Read a book that has been made into a movie.” Discover our books-to-movies collection featuring titles like "The Lovely Bones," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Gone Girl," and many more. Whether you’re a fan of thrillers, dramas, or classics, there’s something for everyone.

Which book-to-movie adaptation is your favourite? Let us know in the comments, and share your progress with us!

Link to booklist: https://ow.ly/g7g850Z2jPg

Our Snake Ssstorytime program is back for the summer! Join us for a slithery storytime adventure featuring our ball python snake! Enjoy a fun story, learn about wildlife conservation, and get a chance to meet and hold the snake up close! Here's the full list of dates, times, and locations:

Snake Storytimes:
Friday, June 26 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Westminster Square Branch
Friday, July 10 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Bullfrog Mall Branch
Friday, July 24 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | East Side Branch
Saturday, August 1 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Main Library
Friday, August 7 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | West End Branch
Friday, August 21 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Scottsdale Centre Branch

Snake Feeding Schedule:
Monday, July 6 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Main Library
Monday, August 10 | 1 -2 p.m. | Main Library

Click here to see the full list of events: https://ow.ly/9eF150Z2Vs8

Want to know how we’re celebrating the ? 🏆We turned soccer into something a little… different. Who needs a stadium when you’ve got straws and competitive spirit?

Check out some highlights from our Blow Soccer showdown featuring Library programmer Anna in a friendly face-off to see who’s got the lung power to score the winning goal. ⚽

We’re hosting a lineup of fun, FIFA-inspired programs throughout June and July. Take a look:
https://ow.ly/Gt9B50ZacS4

Comment down below which team you’re cheering for!

Gemini season is here, and so are stories packed with twists and turns! Celebrate the art of storytelling with our curated list of Gemini-inspired reads, including Raw Dog, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, and Mood Machine.

Which book has surprised you with an unexpected twist? Share your favourite plot twist below!

Click to place a hold on your next great summer read: https://ow.ly/qJCZ50Z2jqi

ICYMI: Our Guelph Public Library Bookmobile joined the celebration at Exhibition Park for ! We loved being part of this vibrant community event—celebrating , sharing stories, and uplifting LGBTQ2S+ voices through inclusive, bold reads.

Discover your next great read with our Pride Reads staff picks:
https://ow.ly/QlW250Z9z0O

🌈 Celebrate by discovering the rich history, experiences, and stories that have been documented in Guelph’s local newspapers.

Access Canadian Newsstream Collection now through our digital library using your Library card and search through Guelph-titled publications.

Click here to start browsing: https://ow.ly/roLu50Z3i9s

Teens and adults—you’re in for a treat this week!

Kick off the week of June 8-14 with Chef Destiny of Cedar Spoon, who returns to share the flavours of Indigenous home cooking. Later in the week, nature photographer Lisa Marie Connor joins us to explore her process for capturing the beauty of nature.

Register for one of these exciting programs: https://ow.ly/5Xll50Z2qkX

💬 Which program are you most excited to attend? Comment below 👇

⚽ Looking for something fun to do June 8–14? We’ve got you covered!

Kick off our celebrations at Westminster Square Branch with soccer-themed fun—try blow soccer with straws or jump into a FIFA gaming session!

Prefer something a little quieter? Wind down with Français avec Freddy, featuring everyone’s favourite French-loving turtle. 🐢

👉 Explore the full week of events: https://ow.ly/MLoO50Z2qbl

Ready to dive into this year’s ? Our “Dive In!” theme isn’t just about reading—it’s about discovering new ways to have fun at the library! Take a break from your book and try out board games, educational toys, or tech devices from our Library of Things.

Link to Library of Things booklist: https://ow.ly/SAQ150Z2jxb

Visit https://ow.ly/gVtP50Z2jxc for more information.