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January 8, 2019   Gravenhurst Archives Invites The Public to Share in Rich History Six Upcoming Talks to Explore Various Historical Moments in Gravenhurst   Gravenhurst, ON - The Gravenhurst Archives invites the public to join them as they continue their local history talks at the Gravenhurst Public Library with six scheduled talks. The series kicks off with the very popular Prisoner of War Camp 20 talk on Wednesday January 16th at...
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November 7, 2018
The ‘Mitten Tree’ is a Great Way to Decorate the Community with Warmth
Gravenhurst, On -  Gravenhurst Public Library is once again encouraging the community to help decorate their  ‘Mitten Tree’  to help support the local community during the cold winter months. Donations will be accepted at the Library from  November 19 to December 14,  at the Library. 
Come “decorate” the...
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NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2018   Gravenhurst Library Proud to Be Part of Ontario Public Library Week  Raising Awareness of the Valuable Role Libraries Play in Canadians’ Lives   Gravenhurst, ON – October is Canadian Library Month celebrating the importance of libraries and their collaboration with the community! During the week of October 15-20th , you’re invited to join in Gravenhurst Public Library’s celebration of Ontario...
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NEWS RELEASE June 26, 2018   Library and Archives Share Special Anniversaries Community Invited to July 10th Celebrations    Gravenhurst, ON –  Gravenhurst Public Library and Gravenhurst Archives are celebrating two special anniversaries on Tuesday July 10, from 5-8 pm at the Library with the public invited to join in on the festivities!     Gravenhurst Public Library will mark their 135th anniversary while the...
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This History Talks Series continues at the Gravenhurst Public Library with the Gravenhurst Archives
Swedetown and Our Scandinavian Settlers  - will take place on May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Gravenhurst Public Library. 
This will be an illustrated talk about 45-50 minutes long with a chance for questions or additional information from the audience.   Hear about the wave of immigration from Scandinavian countries to Canada between 1875 and 1910, and...
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