PARKING NOTICE: Parking at the Eastside Branch will be significantly impacted by the Ontario Volleyball Championships taking place at RIM Park during the month of April. Click here to see exact the dates and find more info about how you can still enjoy the library’s services during this time.

 

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All WPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21 for the Easter holidays.

Online Resources

Unlock new experiences with our extensive online resource offerings. Whether you’re seeking entertainment, research sources or a new learning path, we have a resource to get you where you want to go.

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Consumer Reports

Make informed choices with the most recent Consumer Reports and Car Buying Guides. Offering expert insights and evaluations on appliances, mattresses, cars and more, get all of the information you need before making new purchases.

downloadLibrary & Libby

Browse and borrow from our extensive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines through downloadLibrary. Access on your computer via downloadLibrary, or use the Libby app for easy reading on your smart devices.

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downloadLibrary Kids eReading Room

Young readers can access a collection of children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks, including engaging read-along books for an immersive literary experience.

DragonSource

Access hundreds of eBooks and digital magazines in Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

通过“龙源”, 你可以使用数百的,中文繁体字和中文简体字的电子书籍以及电子杂志。

Fiero Code

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to advance your coding skills, Fiero Code will make your learning journey unique to you.

Gale Courses

What do you dream of learning? Gale Courses offers hundreds of instructor-led courses on everything from photography, to computer skills, accounting, and ESL courses, with certificates available upon completion.

Have Questions? Contact Us

Need assistance or have questions? Contact Waterloo Public Library’s friendly team for support. Whether it’s about library services, events, or resources, we’re here to help. Reach out via phone, email, or our convenient webform.