Guelph Public Library
Adult & Family Library programs
→GUELPH
What:
- Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children (free weekly storytimes)
- Early Literacy Computers for children at all locations
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) initiatives and tools for children
- Access to Internet, printers, photocopiers, and scanning
- Adult Literacy Collections for Teachers, Tutors, and Students
- Volunteer Opportunities
- English as a Second Language ‒ ESL conversation circles and Book Clubs
- Book Clubs for all ages on a variety
of themes - WiFi Hotspots
- Makerspace: 3D printers, virtual reality, various tech gadgets
Who:
Everyone is welcome.
There are programs, collections,
and services available for all ages.
When:
Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm
Friday ‒ Saturday at 9:00am‒5:00pm
Sundays at 1:00pm‒5:00pm
(September‒May)
* Summer hours are in effect from June to early September. Please check the website for details.
Where:
Main Library—100 Norfolk Street
Ask For:
Steven Kraft—Guelph Public Library CEO
(519) 824-6220 ext. 224
skraft@guelphpl.ca
Idea Exchange
Adult & Family Library programs
→CAMBRIDGE
What:
- Free early literacy programming including Baby, Toddler, and School Readiness online and in person
- Literacy collection ‒ for adults learning the basics of letters and numbers
- Audio kits ‒ Books and CDs. Also available online through Tumblebooks
- Language learning ‒ for English and many other languages ‒ in audio, print, electronic or some combination (or learn online using the Mango Languages learning programs)
- Books with high interest and low vocabulary
- Movies and music in other languages
- Conversation Circles ‒ meet virtually multiple times per week
- Settlement Worker on site at the Queen’s Square location 2 days per week
- Courses on teaching English and ESL through an online product called Gale Courses and Lynda. com
- Free access to the Internet ‒ use our computers or bring your own device
- Borrow an iPad to use for home, school, or work
- Never used a computer or need help with other devices? Book a 1 to 1 training session with our staff
- Old Post Office location ‒ digital library with free access to laser cutter, sewing machines, 3D printer and more. Borrow laptops and iPads to use at location
Who:
Everyone, all ages and skill levels
When:
Queen’s Square
Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:30am‒8:30pm
Friday and Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm
Hespeler, Preston and Clemens Mill
Monday ‒ Thursday at 10:00am‒8:30pm
Friday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm
Old Post Office
Monday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Tuesday ‒ Thursday at 10:00am‒8:30pm
Friday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm
Where:
Queen’s Square
1 North Square
Clemens Mill
50 Saginaw Parkway
Hespeler
5 Tannery Street East
Preston
435 King Street East
Old Post Office
12 Water Street South
Ask For:
Queen’s Square—(519) 621-0460 Clemens Mill—(519) 740-6294
Hespeler—(519) 658-4412
Preston—(519) 653-3632
Old Post Office—(226) 533-2767
Kitchener Public Library
Programs for Adults, Children and Families
→KITCHENER
What:
- All programs free of charge
- Adult Literacy Collection for Teachers, Tutors, and Students
- Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children
- Computer and Technology Programs
- Access to Internet, printers, photocopiers, scanning and fax
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Career & Resume help
- ESL conversation circles
- Study Rooms
- WiFi Hotspots
- Accessibility Centre (JAWS, Dragon Dictate, ZoomText, C-Pen readers etc)
- Heffner Studio: 3D printers, Music Editing, Digital Conversion, Audio Production
Who:
Programs for all ages
All are welcome
When:
Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm
Friday and Saturday at 9:00am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm (Central Library only, Fall‒Spring)
Where:
Central Library
85 Queen Street North
Country Hills Library
1500 Block Line Road
Forest Heights Library
251 Fischer-Hallman Road
Grand River Stanley Park Library
175 Indian Road
Pioneer Park Community Library
150 Pioneer Park Drive
Ask For:
Aimee Jeffrey—Lifelong Learning and Literacy Librarian
(519) 743-0271 ext. 218
Region of Waterloo Library (RWL)
Adult Library Programs, Services, and Resources
→4 TOWNSHIPS IN WATERLOO REGION (NORTH DUMFRIES, WELLESLEY, WILMOT, AND WOOLWICH TOWNSHIPS)
What:
- All programs free of charge
- Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children
- Access to Internet, printers, and photocopiers
- Mobile Hotspot lending program
- A variety of lending collection items including: Hobby Kits, Book Clubs in a Bag/Book Club Packs 4 Kids, Games Collection, Museum Family Passes, Recreation Passes, and Public Health Kits
- Online resources for families such as Hoopla, Mango Languages and Tumblebook Library
Who:
Open to all ages and skill levels
When:
Monday ‒ Saturday, hours and days vary by branch. Refer to our website for the current branch schedule.
Where:
Ayr Branch
137 Stanley Street
Baden Branch
115 Snyder’s Road East
Bloomingdale Branch
860A Sawmill Road
Elmira Branch
65 Arthur Street South
Linwood Branch
5279 Ament Line
New Hamburg Branch
145 Huron Street
New Dundee Branch
1176 Queen Street
St. Clements Branch
3605 Lobsinger Line
St. Jacobs Branch
29 Queensway Drive
Wellesley Branch
1137 Henry Street
Ask For:
Allie Fallis—Supervisor of Programs and Outreach
(519) 575-4590 ext. 3953
Waterloo Public Library
Adult Library Programs
→WATERLOO
What:
- Job search information
- Resume support
- Employment research
- Library Settlement Program workers for specific newcomer and employment support
Who:
Open to all
When:
- Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:30am‒9:00pm
- Friday and Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
- Sundays at 1:00pm‒4:00pm
- Main Library (October to May)
Where:
Main Library
35 Albert Street
John M. Harper Branch
500 Fischer-Hallman Road North
McCormick Branch
500 Parkside Drive
Ask For:
Laura Dick—Manager, Branches
(519) 886-1310 ext. 313