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Applications for posted vacancies can be submitted at any WPL location.
The Waterloo Public Library accommodates individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Human Resources by phone 519-886-1310 ext. 164, TTY 1-866-786-3941, or email jobs@wpl.ca -
Loan Periods
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Membership at Waterloo Public Library is FREE to persons residing or owning property within the boundaries of the City of Waterloo and to persons residing in communities with whom Waterloo Public Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements (Region of Waterloo, County of Brant Public Library, Hamilton Public Library and Guelph Public Library).
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Welcome to the Waterloo Public Library, where your library card gives you full access to the library’s books, music, and DVD collections; eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines & newspapers, online language and learning courses and much more.
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Welcome to your library. Learn about our locations and hours, how to get your free membership, rent a room, book a computer, access our wireless, make a donation, volunteer and more.
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Study rooms (at the John M. Harper Branch only) are available free of charge and are intended for non-commercial groups, individual study, training offered by English Language Learning, or community-based literacy agencies.
The larger study room accommodates up to 7 users. The two smaller rooms accommodate up to 3 users.
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You will need a valid Waterloo Public Library card to book a public computer.
Reservations can be made up to one day in advance from any WPL location, from home, work or school – anytime and from anywhere that you have Internet access.
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Holiday Hours 2022
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Try Interlibrary Loans to track down an elusive book or our Local History Department to learn more about our wonderful city. New to Canada? We have helpful information for you, too.
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Territorial Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is located on the Haldimand Tract, land that was granted to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River and is within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence of the Indigenous people with whom we share this land today, their achievements and their contributions to our community.
About the Haldimand Tract
On 25 October 1784, Sir Frederick Haldimand, the governor of Québec, signed a decree that granted a tract of land to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), also known as the Six Nations, for their alliance with British forces during the American Revolution (1775-83). The Haldimand Tract extends by 10 kilometers on both sides of the Grand River, from its source in Dundalk Township to its mouth at Lake Erie. Originally, 950,000 acres was designated for the Haldimand Tract, today approximately 48,000 acres remain.
About Waterloo
Within our 64 square kilometres (25 square miles) of land area lives a diverse population of 134,600 (end of 2016) who contribute to our vibrant culture.
We are a dynamic urban municipality in southwestern Ontario with a strong cultural and economic base. Renowned post-secondary institutions, global think tanks and major employers call Waterloo home.
The quality of life here is enhanced by our arts, culture and heritage scenes, recreation opportunities, parks and trails, facilities, programs, services and more. Waterloo is a great place to live, work, learn and play.