Waterloo Public Library
Waterloo Public Library serves the residents of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It aims to help develop Waterloo and its citizens and fulfill the community's literacy needs. The three branches offer print and digital resources, programs for children, teens, adults, and free Wi-Fi. The John M. Harper Branch offers bookable study rooms free of charge to non-commercial groups. This branch and the Main Library both have rooms for rent for commercial groups. The Main Branch has a VHS converter available to use for free.
History
The Waterloo Mechanics' Institute purchased their first books in 1876 and stored them on a table in Town Hall, and this was the origin of the Waterloo Public Library. They had a $2.00 annual subscription fee to use these materials. The funds were used to purchase more books and eventually shelves. In 1888, the Mechanics' Institute transferred their assets to the brand new Waterloo Free Library. By 1902, the Waterloo Free Library contained 7,013 works. In 1902, $10,000 were granted by Andrew Carnegie, a prominent philanthropist, to build the Carnegie Library building.Branches
It has three branches with a fourth under construction :| Branch | Location | Coordinates | Year Opened | Notes |
| Main Branch | 35 Albert Street | 1966 | oldest branch | |
| Albert McCormick Branch | 500 Parkside Drive | 1973 | Located at Albert McCormick Community Centre | |
| John M. Harper Branch | 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North | 2011 | Newest branch and located near Stork Family YMCA | |
| East Side Branch | RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre | planned July 2021 | under construction |