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Region of Waterloo Library expands accessibility collection with new Adaptive Gaming Kits
Jun 02, 2026
- News Release
Region of Waterloo Library 2025 Report Card shows growing impact
The Region of Waterloo Library is celebrating a strong year of growth, connection and community impact, as highlighted in its 2025 Library Report Card. 

May 06, 2026
- News Release
What’s On This March Break: Fun All Week Long at Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries
Join Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives, and Region of Waterloo Libraries this March Break for engaging family activities and events.

Mar 10, 2026
- News Release
Region of Waterloo Library and Township of Woolwich seeks public input on proposed Bloomingdale library branch location Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Library and the Township of Woolwich are inviting Bloomingdale residents and the wider Woolwich community to share feedback on a proposed new library branch location within the Bloomingdale Community Centre, located at 1031 Snyders Flats Road. “Libraries are at the heart of strong, connected communities.
Mar 03, 2026
- News Release
Region of Waterloo Library expands access to local history with a new digital platform The Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to announce that their local history collection has moved to a new and improved website. The new site has the same digital resources as before but is easier to use.
Nov 24, 2025
- News Release
Enhancing experiences at The Region of Waterloo Library with new Sensory Support Kits Waterloo Region – In collaboration with Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services, the Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to introduce a new collection of Sensory Support Kits. The new kits promote comfort, emotional regulation, and stress relief in diverse environments.
Oct 27, 2025
- News Release
Region of Waterloo Library unveils 2026-2029 Service Delivery Plan: Connecting residents to each other, and to the world of ideas Waterloo Region, Ontario – The Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is thrilled to announce the release of its 2026-2029 Service Delivery Plan, a guiding document for how the library serves residents across the community. The plan is crafted with valuable input gathered from nearly 1,000 community members in 2024 through online surveys, in-person discussion and focus groups.
Oct 01, 2025
- News Release
March Break fun: Explore, learn and create at Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries Waterloo Region - Join Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries this March break for a fun-filled lineup of engaging activities, workshops and special events designed to inspire participants of all ages. Explore our three historic sites Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, McDougall Cottage and Schneider Haus each offering March Break activities included with admission, and a few ticketed events ($).
Mar 06, 2025
- News Release
Breslau Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Library Branch Waterloo Region – The Township of Woolwich and the Region of Waterloo proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Breslau Library Branch earlier this evening, marking a significant milestone for the growing community. The event brought together local leaders, community members, and partners to officially open the first new library branch in the Region of Waterloo in over 40 years.
Sep 20, 2024
- News Release
March Break line-up at Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries delivers fun-filled activities for all Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries offer a wide variety of daily activities during March Break. With programming for all ages, this is the ideal opportunity to explore the Region’s cultural offerings.
Mar 07, 2024
- News Release

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