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Effective Feb. 22, 2021 – in accordance with the latest release of the province's Red Zone COVID-19 framework, we are pleased to offer the following services:

  • We are now open for limited indoor visits to pick up your holds, where permitted at those branches which can accommodate it.
  • We continue to offer our Library Takeout  service, which allows contactless pick up of your requested items by appointment. 
  • Limited computer access and photocopying is now available by appointment or walk-in.
  •  If you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us using our Ask a Librarian service, or call us at 226-748-8030.

We are pleased to continue to offer:

  • Library Takeout service, which allows you to pick up your requested items by appointment.
  • Return of all Library items. Please make an appointment to return any hotspots, board games or video game systems.
  • Virtual events and programs
  • Having challenges registering for an online program? Email us direct at RWLPrograms@regionofwaterloo.ca, or call us at 226-748-8030.
  • Enjoy all of our online resources including downloadable magazines, music, books and streaming video.
  • Free WiFi continues to be available outside each branch, no password is needed!
  • Please wait outside patiently, and practice physical distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) between individuals.

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  • Please be aware that non-medical grade face masks are required while visiting for pick up at the Library as per Region of Waterloo Bylaw 20-035.

Do you have additional questions, thoughts or comments? We'd love to hear them! Please email us or reach out to us at 226-748-8030. We truly appreciate your ongoing support!

 Region of Waterloo Library Headquarters

Library Headquarters is an administrative building providing support to the ten branches of the Region of Waterloo Library. Please note that Library Headquarters remains closed to the public. 

2017 Nafziger Rd, Baden, ON N3A 3H4

Phone: 519-575-4590, Email Region of Waterloo Library Headquarters

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 Ayr Branch

137 Stanley St., P.O. Box 1179, Ayr ON N0B 1E0 

Phone: 519-632-7298, Email Ayr Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking lot beside the branch

Branch Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Baden Branch
115 Snyder's Rd. E., Baden, ON N3A 2V4

Phone: 519-634-8933, Email Baden Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking lot beside the branch

Branch Hours

Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 1 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

 Bloomingdale Branch
860A Sawmill Rd., Bloomingdale, ON N0B 1K0

Phone: 519-745-3151, Email Bloomingdale Branch 

Effective Nov. 23, 2020 - Due to the current Red Status in the Region of Waterloo, Bloomingdale's branch is closed to the public for browsing, but continues to provide Library Takeout services.

Please book a pick up appointment prior to visiting this location. If you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us using our Ask a Librarian service. 

No Public Washroom

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking lot beside the branch

Branch Hours: Currently no in-branch hours, but we are open for Library Takeout on Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday - 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

 Elmira Branch
65 Arthur St. S., Elmira, ON N3B 2M6

Phone: 519-669-5477, Email Elmira Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking on the street

Branch Hours

Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 1 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

 Linwood Branch
5279 Ament Line, Linwood, ON N0B 2A0

Phone: 519-698-2700, Email Linwood Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking lot beside library

Branch Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

 New Dundee Branch
1176 Queen St., P.O. Box 269, New Dundee, ON N0B 2E0

Phone: 519-696-3041, Email New Dundee Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking lot beside library

Branch Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4 to 8 p.m. 

Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday: 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

 New Hamburg Branch
145 Huron St., New Hamburg, ON N3A 1K1

Phone: 519-662-1112, Email New Hamburg Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking lot behind library

Branch Hours

Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 1 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 2 to 6 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

 St. Clements Branch
3605 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0

Phone: 519-699-4341, Email St. Clements Branch  

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on the street

Branch Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday: 4 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

 

 St. Jacobs Branch
29 Queensway Dr., P.O. Box 507, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

Phone: 519-664-3443, Email St. Jacobs Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on the street

Branch Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 3 to 7 p.m. 

Wednesday: 3 to 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

 Wellesley Branch
1137 Henry St., P.O. Box 190, Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0

Phone: 519-656-2001, Email Wellesley Branch

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Parking on the street

Branch Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.   

Wednesday: 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

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