We have some exciting news to share – WPL is now permanently fine free! Plus, check out these great upcoming events.
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Waterloo Public Library
Your Library is Forever... Fine Free!
We're Fine Free... FOREVER!
We have some exciting news to share – WPL is now permanently fine free! This means that customers will no longer be charged overdue fines, making it easier for everyone to access library services.
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No overdue fines for items (including interlibrary loans)!
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More equitable access to services by removing financial barriers
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Happy library customers and staff

Upcoming Events for Kids & Families
PD Day: Slimefest
Friday, April 8 at 2pm
Eastside Branch (Outside)
Tap into your inner scientist by mixing ingredients to make your very own ooey-gooey slime. For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
Register now
Ramadan
Saturday, April 16 at 1pm
Virtual
We will be joined by our friends from the Coalition of Muslim Women to mark this Ramadan with an afternoon of trivia, stories, and crafts.
Register now

Upcoming Events for Adults
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Intro to Poetry Workshop
Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm
Virtual
Join local Waterloo poet, Perry Gasteiger, for an intro to poetry workshop where participants will be guided through the building blocks of poetry and given the chance to workshop ideas and practice newly learned creative writing techniques.
Register now
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Spanish Guitar & Intro to Spanish
Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm
Virtual
You'll get the chance to hear music by Spanish and Hispanic composers and learn some simple Spanish greetings and phrases.
Register now
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Is the Future a Long Emergency - or a New Opportunity?
Wednesday, April 6 at 7pm
Virtual
World Health Day is commemorated by the World Health Organization each year on April 7th. This year’s theme is "Our Planet, Our Health” so we have invited Dr. Charles Trick to speak about the future of human and environmental health.
Register now
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Bold Business:
Four All Ice Cream
Wednesday, April 13 at 7pm
Virtual
Meet Ajoa Mintah, a professional engineer turned ice cream entrepreneur and the founder of Four All Ice Cream. Following this talk, WPL staff will share information about Simply Analytics, an exciting tool to help you with your business.
Register now
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Spring Into Wellness
Thursday, April 14 at 7pm
Virtual
With the help of local fitness professionals from the Sweat Box, we are excited to host Kim Cooke for this exciting workshop that will get you moving with light exercises perfect for any level of fitness.
Register now

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35 Albert Street Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5E2
Phone: (519) 886-1310
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