The library turns one hundred years old tomorrow.
Friends of the Library Spokesperson Anne Judd says because renovations are still taking place inside, they are celebrating outside on Goderich Street.
On the sidewalk, visitors can enjoy birthday cake, and for a donation, sign a giant birthday card and tie a ribbon bow to the contractor’s fence.
You can also purchase a unique gift: a century-old brick from the original west wall, plaqued with the dates 1908-2008 at one hundred dollars each.
Judd says the library has a rich history as it stands on the site of the old Royal Hotel.
It replaced a Mechanics Institute which occupied part of the old Town Hall, but loaned books only to adults.
At one time, Port Elgin and Saugeen Township council meetings were even held there.
Renovations were to be done this month, but delays mean it will not be open until sometime next year.
Tomorrow’s celebrations run from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
