Who are the Friends of the Guelph Public Library?

We are an arms-length group of community volunteers who believe that the Guelph Public Library is a necessary & vital community institution.

We support the goals of the Library.

We volunteer to make a great library even better.

We promote the Library in the community through special programs, fundraising, and advocacy.

Our main fundraiser is our annual Community Book Sale.

In September, 2023, a cheque for $1 million, revenue accrued through these book sales, was presented to the public library for use in the main library building project.

The BIG Book Sale was a BIG success

$95,000 raised  —  5,000 attendees  —  55,000 items sold!

Thank you! – The Bamco Group, Red Brick Cafe,
over 250 volunteers, and our faithful customers.

Click here for a list of this year’s Donors, Supporters, and Suppliers