Robert Munsch’s personal archives to be donated to new central library in Guelph, Ont.
Posted on: Nov 04, 2025 17:30 IST | Posted by: Cbc
The Guelph Public program library in southern Ontario has simply received it is calling an â over-the-top giftâ from love childrenâs author henry martyn robert Munsch, who is donating his personal archives for research and display.
âThe Munsch familyâs extraordinary gift advances Guelph Public Libraryâs vision to empower and inspire literacy and lifelong learning for generations to come,â library CEO Dan Atkins said in a news release on Monday.Â
The collection includes original drafts of Munsch's stories, notes from publishers, fan letters, photographs, published work and other artifacts.Â
Munsch has deep roots in Guelph, where he's lived and worked for about 50 years.Â
During his time in the city, he has worked at the University of Guelph's department of family studies and applied nutrition. He received an honorary degree from the university in June 2000.
The author has published more than 75 picture books, including well-known titles like The Paper Bag Princess, Love You Forever and Mud Puddle.
Guelph readers share their love for Robert Munsch and his books
Interest in the author and his books is high after a September article in the New York Times in which Munsch said he has been approved for medical assistance in dying â or MAID. Â
The archives will be housed and preserved in the new central library location at 55 Baker St., which is currently under construction.
The library is expected to open in fall 2026 and the collection will be on display to the public starting in 2027.Â
âRobert Munsch is a prominent figure in this community, so having the ability to preserve his legacy is very important for us,â Hughes said.Â
âIt's a part of the city's history.â
The Guelph Public Library Archives is currently inside the main branch at 100 Norfolk St. Its aim is to âpreserve Guelphâs valuable civic, cultural and personal history,â according to the release.
Some examples include writings from Guelphâs founder, John Galt, Biltmore Hat factory memorabilia and an engraved piece of wood from the first tree cut in Guelph when it was founded in 1827.
The new archive space will be housed on the third floor of the central library and will be expanded to include new content, including the Munsch collection.
âIt will be exciting for us to think about how we want to display certain items" from Munsch, Hughes said.Â
â[I] hope that it will be a draw for classes and for community members and for members all over to be able to come.â
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