WPL has innovative, educational and fun programs happening all year round including:
- maker, technology and creative programs
- learning how to improve digital literacy skills
- exploring early learning activities
- discovering new titles together
In the Loop - What's On at WPL - August 2020
We have lots of fun programs planned for you to take part in at home, virtually and via livestream for all ages and interests. Click here to read In the Loop now.
In the Loop - What's On at WPL - July 2020
Summer is here! Check out the July edition of In the Loop.
Summer of Reading
With summer comes WPL's super-popular, super-awesome summer reading clubs! With WPL's Summer of Reading readers of all ages can participate in activities, challenges, awesome prizes and library fun, join us this year!
Virtual Programs
Check out our new virtual programs, happening while the Library is closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Program Registration Information
To register for a program go to our online Program Calendar, find the program you're interested in and complete the short form
Baby Connections
WPL is a proud participant in Baby Connections, a unique early literacy program for infants and their parents/caregivers.
Click here to learn more about how Baby Connections works.
To discover what WPL program is right for your baby, click here.
Explore Play Learn
EXPLORE PLAY LEARN is the Waterloo Public Library’s early learning strategy for children ages 0-6 years.
EXPLORE PLAY LEARN features the five practices of early learning: READ WRITE SING PLAY TALK
For more information on EXPLORE PLAY LEARN please click here.
Museum Passes
Borrow a museum pass the same way you borrow material from the library.
THEMUSEUM pass offers standard admission for up to two (2) adults and up to four (4) children.
Passes are not valid for ticketed events, camps or workshops.
The passes have a 7 day loan period. Holds are available but renewals are not. There is a $0.30 per day overdue fine. One (1) pass per membership card.
The Region of Waterloo Museum pass offers regular admission for up to two (2) adults plus dependent children for all Region of Waterloo Museums including the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum with Doon Heritage Village, and Joseph Schneider Haus.
This pass is not required for McDougall Cottage as it is free to visit.
Passes are not valid for ticketed events, workshops or school programs.
The passes have a 7 day loan period. Holds are available but renewals are not. There is a $0.30 per day overdue fine.