FRIENDS OF THE GUELPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 2020

 The constitution of the Friends of the Guelph Public Library indicates that an Annual General Meeting will be held in April of each year.  This meeting has always been open and public, and has taken place at the main downtown library.

It will come as no surprise to anyone that in light of the circumstances imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic, such a gathering is not possible in the immediate future.

The AGM will be rescheduled with plans to be announced as soon as the public situation for the immediate future becomes clearer.  We are hoping that a meeting can take place in the Fall of 2020.

Virginia Gillham, Chair
Friends of the Guelph Public Library
4 April 2020

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POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

May 6 – POSTPONED
The Olive Experience: Intro to the Mediterranean Diet!
Rick Zuccato will conduct an informal education and tasting session, explaining the harvesting process, the intricacies of true Extra Virgin Olive Oils and real Balsamic Vinegars and their histories. Participants will get to sample and pair between a select set of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars that have specially selected for them to “Experience”! Guests will also taste a delicious drink made from one of the balsamics with sparkling water! These same olive oils and balsamics will be available in bottles and gift sets to purchase.

May 13 – POSTPONED
He’s the Top: Cole Porter
One of the greatest composer/lyricists of the 20th century, Cole Porter is revered for his witty lyrics and musical sophistication. Jordan Klapman, pianist/musicologist extraordinaire, covers Porter’s extraordinary life, including classic original recordings and video clips of Porter’s greatest Broadway and Hollywood songs that occupy a very prominent position in The Great American Songbook.

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Thank you to the nearly 120 people who answered our book sale survey! We hope to make the sale better every year as a result of your feedback. Congratulations to this year’s draw winner, Ed Butts. Thank you Market Fresh for supplying this wonderful gift basket prize again this year!

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Once again the folks at J.O.E. (Jobs. Opportunities. Enterprise.) will be providing weary shoppers some light, affordably-priced refreshments at a cafe inside the book sale site. For a peek at the menu click on the menu image below. While you are at the sale please stop by the cafe to support this worthwhile community endeavour, enjoy a beverage and some tasty treats, and rest your feet for a while before resuming your shopping.

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Hot off the press, read all about it! The latest info about this year’s annual booksale!****************************

Donations for the 2019 GIANT book sale are no longer being accepted. Thank you to all of you who made donations! If you need a place to take your donations please try the Elora Festival book sale, Goodwill, Bibles for Missions, or other charitable organizations who offer low cost books for sale.

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We still need lots of people to help set up the sale site in October, for the sale weekend itself (Oct. 25-27), and to help with the post sale cleanup.

Go to our Volunteer Page to find out how you can help!

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Would you like to be a real friend of the Guelph Public Library?  Become a Program Volunteer!  Attend Guelph Public Library programs and give the staff a hand. This new volunteer opportunity is open exclusively to members of the Friends of the Guelph Public Library. For more information about how to get involved visit our Program Volunteer page.

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