Saturday October 25th, 12 PM - 2 PM

Stay tuned to our social media pages to find out the details.

This event is so much fun. Definitely would never miss it.

Trust me, you want to be there!!!

📚✨ Booktoberfest is almost here!

🗓️ Saturday, October 4th | 10 AM–2 PM

📍 Children’s Reading Room

What’s in store:

● 📖 Guest Author Readings

● 🎶 Live Music

● 🧁 Bake Sale (because book crumbs count!)

● 🎨 Crafts & Games

● 🕷️ A surprise visit from Spiderman

● 🤫 Silent Auction - thank you to those who have donated, please see the donors before

●  💖Face tattoos and Henna

● …and best of all, FREE books for every child to take home!

💌 We’re still accepting donations for the silent auction! If you’d like to contribute, please reach out — your support makes a lasting difference.

See you there, Guelph friends! 💖

Please join us for a fun and exciting local and free event.

We attend this event every year and are never disappointed by the turnout of community partners and guests.

Please stay tuned and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Every year, we attend a great local and free family event in the parking lot of the No Frills at the corner of Silvercreek and Willow.

Families can enjoy many free activities and grab a free book from us.

Stay tuned for more information.

Join us at the Guelph Youth Music Centre for Knights Fest.

We will be distributing a selection of free mythical and whimsical children’s books to families. As well as bookmarks and buttons.

Stay tuned for more details.

Join us at Exhibition Park for Pride in the Park.

We will be distributing free children’s books as well as bookmarks and buttons.

Stay tuned for more details.

We will post the flyer when it comes available.

Our 3rd Annual Beyond the Book event returns this year on Saturday, May 31st, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We have so many fun things planned.

Once again The Guelph Tool Library will be hosting the Free To Read book sale, taking place on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm.  Books will be $1 each and they hope to have over 7500 books to choose from for purchasers.

Book collection begins on Saturday, March 1st, and books can be dropped off at the Guelph Tool Library during their regular hours.

The Free to Read Book Sale supports the Books for Inmates Program, a program that supports literacy programs in correctional facilities across South-Western Ontario.  The Free to Read Sale has provided thousands of books and funding to this program since its inception in 2022.

Please visit their website for more information.

If you would like to help out, please contact John Dennis at director@guelphtoollibrary.org for more information.

We will be there distributing free children’s book to the families who come to the sale, so please stop by our table to grab a free book and learn more about the programs we offer.

Mark your calendars!!

Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group is pleased to announce its Carnival EGGtravaganza on Saturday, April 12, in the Kortright Hills Public School gym from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. They have organized fun activities and games.

We will be there distributing free children’s books.

Free Admission

Come join us.

We will be there distributing seasonal and holiday books to families!

This is a registered program. Please follow the instructions on the flyer by Shelldale EarlyON to register.

We can’t wait to attend this event again. This will be our third time, and we always have a great time meeting literacy enthusiasts and many talented authors.

Come by our table to receive a free book and a free button or bookmark.

Thank you for the invite Vocamus Writers Community.

Stay tuned for more details closer to the event.

Our 3rd Annual Booktoberfest is coming up fast.

Here is what you can expect from the day

Silent auction table (we have tons of stuff this year, some really great items).

A Bake sale table

Craft and activity with the Neighbourhood group.

A live musician.

Three guest authors.

Promoting our Royal City ABC book with a drawing contest for artwork to be featured in the book.

Book donation area. 

Free books, of course

And hopefully, much more.

New to Canada? Join us at the Shelldale Community Centre for a free family event. Meet other families and learn more about resources to help you. Including Fun-Filled Activities and Refreshments!

We have been invited to distribute free children’s books to the families at this fun event.

We hope to see you there.

The Friends of the Guelph Library are also good friends of ours. They are very generous with the books that do not pass their screening standards and pass them on to us and other organizations that could benefit from them. After the sale, we are welcome to come again and take another look to search for books that would benefit our programs and families. We are so grateful to them.

They have invited us to join them on Thursday, September 19, from 2 to 8 p.m. to distribute books and talk to families about our organization and programs. We can’t wait!

At the Big Book Sale, you can also find games, puzzles, DVDs, and more – all at very affordable prices.

Hosted by The Friends of the Guelph Library

Friends of the Guelph Public Library – Friends of the Guelph Public Library (fgpl.ca)

We will be there distributing free children’s books and promoting our programs. Come by and see us.

We have been invited by our lovely friends at the KHNG to distribute free children’s book at the Summer Chill Night. We can not wait to attend. It will be so much fun.

See the flyer below for details.

We are thrilled to be invited back to Tea ‘n’ Tales “Ode to the Magic Ash” at Riverside Park at the Enabling Garden.

Please check out the image below for all the details.

Thank you to Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers.

We are thrilled to be invited back to Tea ‘n’ Tales “Tales Near the Magic Ash” at Riverside Park, for not only 1 Saturday but 4 Saturdays this summer. At the Enabling Garden.

Please check out the image below for all the details.

Thank you to Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers.

We are back again for our third Willow West Shopping Center Block Party.

Can you believe this will be our third time attending this event? It was one of the first events we attended after opening in May 2022. They have supported us since and always ask us to come back. We gladly will.

It will be located in the parking lot of No Frills on Silvercreek Pkwy, at the corner of Willow Rd.

Come see us and get a free book.

We are thrilled to be invited back to Tea ‘n’ Tales “Tales Near the Magic Ash” at Riverside Park, for not only 1 Saturday but 4 Saturdays this summer. At the Enabling Garden.

Please check out the image below for all the details.

Thank you to Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers.

Save the Date, Ex-Park!!! June 22nd from 11AM- 3PM

The EPNG has an exciting event coming up for you with lots of amazing community partners and with the greatest champions, Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition.

"Come for the Community Tree Planting, Stay for the Magic!"

Step into a world of wonder and enchantment at their FREE Community Event!

Activities:

Community Tree Planting: Roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt as we plant the roots of community and nurture our beloved Exhibition Park. Please join EPNG's Park Stewards at 11 AM to plant 100 native trees, shrubs, and groundcover!

DIY Fairy Doors: Let your imagination take flight as you design and adorn your very own magical fairy doors, created by our talented friends at Diyode Maker's Club.

Fairy Door Hunt: Once your masterpiece is complete, you can opt into a neighborhood-wide Fairy Door Hunt! Take your enchanted creations home and place them in your backyard, where they'll become portals to a world of wonder for you and your loved ones to enjoy long after the event is done!

Launch Rockets into Space with Diyode Maker's Club: Blast off into the cosmos with our hands-on rocket launching station! Build your own fairy rockets and watch them soar high into the sky.

Enchanted Book Nook: Hang out with our lovely friends from the Children's Reading Program, create your own bookmark, and bring a free children’s book home.

Adult Book Swap: We will have a Free Book Table just for the grown-ups!

Live Music: Tap your feet and sway to the rhythm of old time folk performed by the talented, Onion Honey. They will be performing from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Pollinator Activities: Learn all about our buzzing friends and how to support them in our ecosystem. Create caterpillar activities with your families and discover the importance of pollination with our pals at Pollination Guelph.

Enchanted Seeds: Nature Guelph promises a delightful experience with button making and the opportunity to take home native pollinator seeds. It's a blend of creativity, eco-consciousness, and a touch of magic from nature's wonders.

The Dragon: Let your imagination soar as we bring Pokémon into an unforgettable experience. Will you be a daring Pokémon trainer seeking to become the ultimate champion?

Face Painting: Whether you want to be a shimmering unicorn, a fierce dragon, or a sparkling fairy, we've got you covered with Makin' Faces Face Painting!

Human Chess: Become a living piece on our giant chessboard and strategize your way to victory in an epic game of human chess! Exercise your mind while enjoying the thrill of this larger-than-life board game.

Bubble Wand Making: Dive into the world of bubbles with our DIY bubble wand making station! Craft your own whimsical wands and watch bubbles dance and shimmer in the sunlight, reflecting the magic that surrounds us all.

Embrace the magic with a picnic special from our pals at Park Eatery, perfect for a delightful day out.

Date: June 22nd
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Exhibition Park

Don't miss out on this FREE community filled day of magical fun for all ages! Spread the word, grab a picnic blanket, and bring your friends and family for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Exhibition Park.