Books & Audiobooks
WPL is joining public libraries across Canada in recognizing Climate Action Week 2025: November 1-7. Inspired by the British Columbia Library Association, this week is about sharing information, ideas, and hope, as we face the many climate change-related challenges being experienced today.
There are many things we can learn and do to make a difference for the future. Read on for reading suggestions, resources and more.
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Going Green for Our World
Wednesday, November 12
4:00pm to 5:00pm | John M. Harper Branch
Join us for this fun and informative drop-in program that uses games and stations to educate kids and families about climate change, and “green” or eco-friendly practices that everyone can do each day. Help us help the planet, and take action on climate change.
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Featured Resources
Events and Resources
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City of Waterloo
The City of Waterloo is preparing for climate change in Waterloo. Learn what they are doing and how you can help.
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Region of Waterloo: Our Climate and Energy Transition
In response to the challenge of climate change, the Region of Waterloo has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 below 2010 levels. Learn more on their website.
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Province of Ontario
The Province of Ontario is addressing climate change and working on protecting our environment; visit their website to learn more about climate change and how it affects us, and about the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan.
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Indigenous Climate Hub
The Indigenous Climate Hub is a unique online community of Indigenous climate change leaders that have come together to share their stories and climate change adaptation experiences.
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David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation is a national non-profit organization that works to conserve and protect the natural environment, and help create a sustainable Canada.
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Climate Atlas of Canada
The Climate Atlas of Canada provides strategies and things to consider to help us cope and make a difference.
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Community Climate Hubs
The Community Climate Hubs (CCH) program supports citizens and community groups taking local action on climate change. It helps connect and empower these groups so they can work together to inspire fair and effective climate policies in their communities.
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University of British Columbia: From Climate Worry to Climate Action
University of British Columbia researchers have been developing coping strategies for the many causes of climate anxiety: From Climate Worry to Climate Action
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University of Waterloo: Youth Climate Action Fund
GreenHouse at United College has joined the City of Kitchener to deliver Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, which will provide technical assistance and funding for young people ages 15 to 24 around the world to design, produce and govern urgent climate solutions in their cities.
From tree-planting or public education campaigns to recycling or waste reduction initiatives to climate change mitigation planning or preparedness programs, efforts funded by the new Youth Climate Action Fund will advance community goals like meeting decarbonization commitments or reducing consumption-based emissions.
Join the Round 2 YCAF Showcase:
Thursday, November 27, 5:30-8:00pm
Kitchener City Hall – 200 King St. W., KitchenerLearn more here.
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Kanopy: Cool the Climate (for kids)
A group of animal friends set out on a lively, music-filled adventure to learn about the changing climate and how their actions can help the planet. Along the way, they discover important ideas like the greenhouse effect, the food chain, the “Three Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle), composting, and carbon offsetting.