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Food for Fines is BACK!

Posted Friday, 14 October, 2022

Now that RWL is fine-free, we'll be running this popular program one last time! From October 17 - 29, donate canned goods to clear any outstanding overdue fines off your library account.
One food item equals $2 in fines (not applicable to fees for lost/damaged items). Non-perishable, non-expired, food items only, please. All food collected will be donated to local book banks.

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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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Fake Library Emails - Beware

Posted Tuesday, 13 February, 2018

Some library members have reported receiving suspicious looking emails, which appear to be coming from the Region of Waterloo Library. In many cases, these emails suggest the library member has an overdue bill or outstanding balance. They may include subject lines like "Overdue Payment" or "Late Payment" and appear to be sent from a library email address (e.g. ayrlib@regionofwaterloo.ca). Many of these emails include a link for you to click, which will take you to an unknown...
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Unravelling Illustrator/Author Andrew Kolb

Posted Monday, 31 October, 2016

October 31, 2016   On a fall afternoon in a quiet local art gallery, illustrator/author Andrew Kolb shared with me some behind the book insights about how the character of Edmund came to be, what he does to overcome creativity block, and how Disney still provides inspiration.
Q) Edmund Unravels is a coming of age, adventure tale with a family value connection, so I’m curious are you Edmund and is this your adventure tale?
While I was studying design at Conestoga...

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The New Hamburg Branch celebrates 100 years, 1915 - 2015

Posted Thursday, 10 September, 2015

September 10, 2015   The New Hamburg Library was originally organized as a Mechanics' Institute in 1881. Mechanics' Institutes were library systems that received funds through paid memberships, government grants, and the proceeds from public lectures. At that time, it was housed at the west end of the Imperial Hotel building on East and West Street (Huron Street).
The New Hamburg Public Library eventually replaced the Mechanics' Institute offering memberships to those...

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