From Practical to Pandemic: Celebrating Guelph's Rich Sewing History

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Recently, the local sewing community has spent countless hours making masks, caps and gowns for donations; this display aims to shed light on the little known history of Guelph’s sewing machine industry.

Drop by the Main Library to view a late 1800s sewing machine from Guelph. Learn more about The Raymond Sewing Machine Company, which operated in Guelph from 1862 to 1922, and its strong community connections.

This is a month long Culture Days exhibit from September 25 to October 25 within the Main Library.

NOTE: The Guelph Public Library is committed to the safe and healthy well-being of everyone. Please follow these COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures when entering the library:

- Anyone entering the library is strongly encouraged to wear a face covering. All staff will be wearing a face mask.

- Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the library. Please use hand sanitizer when entering the library.

- Please adhere to the floor markings placed in the library and keep at least 2 metres social distance from others at all times.

- Common areas within the library will be disinfected frequently. Computers are sanitized between each use.

- All staff and customers are strongly encouraged to frequently wash their hands. Washrooms are located on the second floor and basement level.

- All returned library materials are quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours before being checked in and put back on the shelf.

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