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Local Authors

Our library is proud to support the voices of local authors. If you live in the City of Waterloo and would like us to review your book for potential addition to our collection, please submit your details through the form below.

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Request Your Book For Purchase

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Congratulations on the publication of your book!

Waterloo Public Library tries to support as many local authors as possible. Before submitting your book for consideration, please review the following information and criteria:

  • Local authors must live in the City of Waterloo. If you do not currently reside in the City of Waterloo, please submit a Purchase Suggestion request.
  • All images, graphics and co-authors must be credited.
  • Materials should follow Accessible Canada Guidelines.
  • WPL purchases materials from library vendors (Library Bound and Whitehots) or local booksellers. Please reach out to vendors to have your title added to their catalogue.

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