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Membership

Your library card opens the door to endless possibilities. Get access to books, movies, music, online resources, cool things to borrow and so much more.

Getting a Library Card

Membership is FREE to people who live or own property within Waterloo Region and to those living in communities with whom Waterloo Public Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements (Kitchener Public Library, Cambridge Public Library, Region of Waterloo Library, County of Brant Public Library, Hamilton Public Library and Guelph Public Library).

Library cards are also available to students attending post-secondary schools in Waterloo Region and to local schools, organizations and businesses.  

Sign up for a library card at any WPL location or by filling out the online form. 

Register Online
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Membership FAQ

We are permanently fine free! 

Waterloo Public Library is a fine free library. This means that customers are not charged overdue fines. By removing financial barriers like overdue fines, our goal is to make it easier for everyone to access library services. 

Note that fees will still be charged for damaged items or items not returned to the library.

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Borrowing

Discover all the borrowing possibilities with your library card – enjoy the freedom to borrow up to 150 items, ranging from books to ice skates. Conveniently place holds for delivery to your preferred library location and explore a wealth of online resources, all available with your library card.

Borrowing Information

Need help or have questions about your membership?

Our friendly staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about your library card or using the library.