The Idea Exchange in Cambridge is, ultimately, a library. The employees and volunteers in place for…read morethe Cambridge Comic Arts Festival were all fantastically polite, warm, and helpful. The building itself is also quite beautiful, with lots of natural light and visual interest. I learned it has been renovate or added to four times! There are plenty of computers for people to use, and other technological tools -- some of which I didn't even recognize. There is ample seating for studying and even a private meeting room (though it is made of clear glass, so visual privacy is a no-go). It's also kid-friendly with plenty of children's books and hands-on activities for the youngest patrons. As someone who's worked in libraries in the past, I foudn Idea Exchange to be a real pleasure.

From the owner: In 1836 we were founded as the Galt Circulating Library, and we have evolved with our community…read moreever since.

I remember going to this library with my mom a lot during my childhood all the way throughout to my…read moreteens. I loved reading all the children and young adult books. To me this library brings back good memories and I almost think that my mom has read every Vietnamese book in this library. It had a good selection and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Great library for Guelph and thank you! Loved this place!

This Idea Exchange was constructed in 1921, located right in Hespeler. The building was originally…read morebuilt to Beaux Arts style l with clean classical lines, large columns and porticos. To preserve the building, you will see the library housed by glass walls giving it a modern look. The location has a parking lot with a 2hr parking limit with after hour drop box for patrons. When you drive in, be careful, next door is a fireball. Don't mistaken the fireball driveway for the library.