The Friends of Port Elgin Branch Library invite everyone to explore the 110-year story of this grand old library at a birthday celebration, on Saturday, afternoon December 1.

In a November 26 media release, highlights will include displays depicting the Library building, staff, former board members, and businesses in the neighbourhood 110 years ago. The Friends will offer children an opportunity to take part in a guessing contest, drawing a correlation to a similar contest in 1908 by a nearby jeweller.

Did you know the library property was once the site of the three-storey Royal Hotel? Did you know the first librarian in the Carnegie-funded building was Miss Flora MacKay from Bruce Township? Did you know that at one time the Library was where citizens of Port Elgin acquired their drivers' licences?

Discover these and many more memories of times past and have a piece of birthday cake. The event will take place between 1 and 4 p.m.