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Region of Waterloo Library: COVID-19 provincewide shutdown

Posted Monday, 17 August, 2020

COVID-19 Social Distancing Effective Dec. 26, 2020 -  Due to the  COVID-19 provincewide shutdown , all RWLibrary branches are unable to offer indoor branch visits, browsing, or public washrooms. At this time, we are unable to provide service at our Breslau Pop-up location.
We are pleased to continue to offer our  Library Takeout  service, which allows you to pick up your requested items by appointment. 
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Holiday Hours at the Library

Posted Thursday, 06 December, 2018

Want to visit the library over the holiday week? Here is when our library branches are open and closed:
Monday, Dec. 24 - Wednesday, Dec. 26: Closed
Thursday, Dec. 27 - Saturday, Dec. 29: Open regular library hours
Sunday, Dec. 30 - Tuesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 2: Open regular library hours
Please see our Locations and Hours page for details about our normal business hours . 

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Borrow the Internet at Region of Waterloo Library

Posted Tuesday, 16 October, 2018

Beginning October 17th, Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) cardholders can borrow hotspots that give access to the Internet anywhere in Canada.
These wireless devices, called “hotspots”, enable users to connect laptops and other electronic devices to the Internet.  Hotspots will be available at any RWL service location, and any adult cardholder may borrow one.
Hotspot lending will enable RWL patrons to access the Internet from almost anywhere, on the road,...

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Food for Fines 2018

Posted Monday, 15 October, 2018

Food for Fines is back! During Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 16 to 20, use non-perishable (dry or canned) food items to pay off overdue fines. Each non-perishable food item is worth $2 in overdue fines. Food can only be used to pay overdue fines and not lost/damaged items, printing/photocopying or other fees. Food will be donated to local food banks. Call your local library branch or Library Headquarters at 519-575-4590 or e-mail libhq@regionofwaterloo.ca for more details.
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Staff read for August

Posted Friday, 10 August, 2018

Jennifer Cyr is co-ordinator of library collections for the Region of Waterloo Library. She recommends: Outside the Jukebox: How I Turned My Vintage Music Obsession into My Dream Gig By Scott Bradlee, Hachette Books, 256 pages   Scott Bradlee’s YouTube viral sensation, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ), is now a vibrant musical group touring the globe. Outside the Jukebox is a behind the scenes look at PMJ and its creator, Scott Bradlee. It offers highlights and lows...
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