CLOSURE NOTICE: The McCormick Branch is now CLOSED for extensive construction. A temporary Pop-Up Library will begin on Monday, September 14 at the Albert McCormick Community Centre. Click here for more details.

 

BUILDING NOTICE: There is currently no air conditioning at the John M. Harper Branch. Repairs are being made, but it may be warmer than usual in the space.

A man sits reading a newspaper at the John M. Harper Branch

Magazines & Newspapers

Stay informed and entertained with our extensive collection of magazines and newspapers. Offering a diverse range of topics and perspectives to explore in both a print and digital format.

Magazines & Newspapers

At every WPL location, you’ll find a selection of magazines and newspapers available for reading and borrowing. While newspapers are for in-library reading only, most magazines can be borrowed with the exception of the latest issue.

Explore Digital Magazines & Newspapers

Waterloo Chronicle front page, 7 May 1868

Historical Newspapers

Explore digitized versions of newspapers, including a comprehensive collection of articles and newspapers from NYTimes.com dating back to 1851, and digitized editions of The Waterloo Chronicle through Our Ontario.

Our Ontario NYTimes.com

Looking for accessible collections or want to find items in another language?

Find what you need effortlessly, whether it’s in another language or specialized format. Discover large print books, dementia-friendly books, decodable books, accessible features for reading and watching content online, and browse items in various languages.