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Explore Winter Programs

We’ve got lots of programs and events for all ages! Browse our winter lineup of programs today.

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NEW! Cool Things to Borrow

You can now borrow record players, bike repair kits and digital microscopes from the library. Find these items and many more by browsing all of our Cool Things to Borrow.

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Top Reads of 2024

‘Tis the season… to review the year’s most popular reads! Browse the lists to see the top books of 2024 in adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction.

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Join a Code Club with Fiero

With Fiero you can join in-library Code Clubs to collaborate with others or participate in international coding competitions to showcase your skills and win prizes.

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Programs & Events

Discover free programs and events for all ages and interests. From author talks to children’s storytime and technology workshops to outdoor education, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Music
Merry Musical Babies
Dec
19
Drop-in
WPL at Wonders of Winter
Dec
19
Storytimes
Stuffie Sleepover
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New Items

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The Shadowed Land
Signe Pike
Pretty Dead Thing: A Novel
Lilian West
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative
Keke Palmer
Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting
Alyssa Ploof
Dark Space
Rob Hart & Alex Segura
City of Night Birds
Juhea Kim
The Moorings of Mackerel Sky
MZ
Merry Teatimes: Christmas Delights to Sip & Savor
83 Press
The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion
Bebe Black Caminito
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
Syou Ishida
Morbidly Yours
Ivy Fairbanks
I Might Be in Trouble
Daniel Aleman
The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV
Helen Castor
Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops
Tim Robey
The Book of Witching
C.J. Cooke
God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer
Joseph Earl Thomas
The Christmas Stocking Murders
Denzil Meyrick
Bake Joy: Easy and Imaginative Bakes To Bring You Happiness
Kim-Joy
The Happiest Dog on the Block: Canine Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Pet Young and Healthy
Taylor Finton
Gaslight
Miles Joris-Peyrafitte & Sara Shepard
Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!
George McClements
Duck and Moose (#3): Duck in the Dark!
Kirk Reedstrom
Mallory in Full Color
Elisa Stone Leahy; illustrations by Maine Diaz
Insectorama: The Marvelous World of Insects
Lisa Voisard; translated by Jeffrey K. Butt
Robin's Worlds
Rainie Oet; illustrated by Mathias Ball
Mini Marvels: Hulk Smash
Chris Giarrusso
The End of the Story
Melissa de la Cruz
Baby Bat Bedtime
Paige Towler & Smithsonian Bat Lab; illustrated by Gavin Scott
Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!
Michelle W. Park; illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Surfside Girls: The Clue in the Reef
Kim Dwinell
Mousetown: 30+ Kids Crafts Made from Recycled and Everyday Materials
Jodi Levine & Margaret McCartney
Don't Disturb the Dragon!
Rhiannon Findlay; illustrated by Siân Roberts
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins
Dav Pilkey
Unicornia (#1): Learning to Fly
Ana Punset
Lefty: A Story That Is Not All Right
Mo Willems
Love Is Here with You: A Lullaby of Blessings
Jyoti Rajan Gopal; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Blake Laser
Keith Marantz & Larissa Brown
Take It from the Top
Claire Swinarski
Making Sense of Dog Senses: How Our Furry Friends Experience the World
Stephanie Gibeault; illustrated by Raz Latif
Bear's Lost Glasses
Leo Timmers; translated by David Colmer
The Christmas Record
Little Big Town
Holiday Seasoning
Jimmy Fallon
In December
Robert Glasper
Wicked: The Soundtrack
Stephen Schwartz
Shawn
Shawn Mendes
Last County
Barret Mulholland
Reacher (Season 2)
Paramount
Honey
Caribou
Joker: Folie à Deux
Nick Cave and Hollywood Orchestra
Star Trek, Prodigy: Season 2
CBS
A Sacrifice
Jordan Scott
I Like Movies
Chandler Levack
The Dead Don't Hurt
Viggo Mortensen
Leonardo da Vinci
PBS
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Online Resources

Access a diverse range of online resources, including databases, language learning, online courses, educational platforms, and business help, all providing you with convenient access to information from the comfort of your home.

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Library News

Keep up-to-date with what’s happening at your library with the latest news and announcements.

Borrow Record Players, Digital Microscopes and Bike Repair Tool Kits

Dec 16, 2024

Browse Winter 2025 Programs & Events

Dec 12, 2024

Code Clubs and Competitions with Fiero Code

Dec 1, 2024

Exam Care Kits for Students Available (Nov 27 – Dec 20)

Nov 27, 2024

Donate to the Wayside Hygiene Drive (Dec 2 – Jan 4)

Nov 25, 2024

UPDATE: Eviction Prevention Office Hours at WPL

Nov 18, 2024
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Cool Things to Borrow

Who said the library is only about books? From vinyl records to ice skates and CO2 monitors to museum and park passes, there is so much more you can now borrow with your library card.

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Check It Out

Discover new books, movies, music and more with reviews from our team of WPL bloggers.

Janet Skeslien Charles Honors Wartime Women and Libraries in Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade

Dec 16, 2024 - Nancy C.

Cozy Up for the Holidays with a Heartwarming Read and Nostalgic Treats

Dec 12, 2024 - Kelly I.

Top Reads of 2024

Dec 11, 2024 - Waterloo Public Library

Uncovering Africville’s Silent Loss in The Halifax Explosion by Afua Cooper

Dec 6, 2024 - Lesley L.

A Niche Read for Fans of Pedro Almodóvar

Nov 25, 2024 - Kelly I.

Anne Michaels’ Held is a Stand-out of the 2024 Award Season

Nov 13, 2024 - Kelly I.
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