The RWL annual Magazine sale is here! Stock up on old issues of magazines, whether it's to read or for your next craft project! Only 25¢ each or 5 /$1 January 2 to February 1 Visit your local RWLibrary branch today!

Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026 🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at the Region of Waterloo Library! We want to wish you all a happy and healthy new year filled with good books and exciting adventures.

Attention Elmira Library patrons. Due to inclement weather conditions, the Elmira branch is closing at 3 pm on Monday Dec 29. All other branches will remain open for regular hours.

Does all the fresh snow have you in the mood for a wintery tale? Check out our latest book list full of stories and tales set in winter ❄️ Place a hold: https://t.co/mymzHUcFUt

Ordinary holiday cards too simple? Join us at the library to make your very own dynamic holiday card creation. Choose from a few different card options to make something beautiful, fun, or just plain silly. December 17 at 4 p.m. Linwood Branch Register: https://t.co/OQaDfQROVT

Winter program registration is officially live! Join us for tons of fun programs, including Preschool STEAM, Hangout Hub, crafts, guest speakers and more! Browse and register today: https://t.co/8ftnmM262F

Next stop ➡️ Bloomingdale Branch! Dewey is excited for winter programs to start! Check out our events calendar tonight at 7 p.m. and register for the exciting programs beginning in January. Browse and register: https://t.co/jOspDC768j

Did you know that RWL has a satellite location in Clyde? Dewey heard the news and wanted to explore! This building was originally a schoolhouse from 1850-1969. It now hosts a variety of community events, including RWL's pop-up library. Hours and location: https://t.co/7dNyhIzIp2

Dewey enjoys exploring RWL's discovery kits. They are a fun way to learn about new subjects, and elves love to learn! Discovery Kits are a free resource designed for children aged 0-6 and their families to explore and learn about new topics together! ➡️ https://t.co/DqyW59b5oP

Next stop is the New Dundee Branch! Sometimes Dewey likes tucking themselves into a corner to relax while listening to a cozy read on one of the RWL collection of Playaways. Come on in to browse our collection or check our catalogue to place a hold.

Dewey loves reading stories in different languages. After all, when travelling around the globe with Santa, you hear quite a few of them! Enjoy our new bilingual collection, available in five new languages: Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu, and Ukrainian. https://t.co/lMYgH0XVWy

Dewey has been using one of our C-Pens at our St. Clements branch! Did you know that our C-Pens are a great tool to support independent reading for those with ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities? Place a hold: https://t.co/SaWKs1DqeI

Vroom vroom 🚗Dewey’s G1 Exit test is coming up, so they need to study! Luckily, the New Hamburg branch has a helpful Study Guide available for exactly that. Stay tuned to see where Dewey travels to next!

The Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to announce that its local history collection has moved to a new and improved website that's easier to use. Searching is simpler, and you can now look for items by location or subject. Learn more: https://t.co/a29M9Zi8lC

Attention St. Jacobs Library Branch patrons. Internet access at the St.Jacobs Branch is currently down and will remain out of service for several days. We will provide an update once our wifi service is back online. Thank you for your patience.

Next stop on Deweys adventure is the Ayr Branch! Elves of all ages love Wonder books as they may listen to a story while following along on the pages. Come join the elves, pick from the library’s new selection of YA and Adult Wonder Books, and experience the joy yourself.

Dewey knows there is always something fun to do in the new Children’s Department room at the Breslau Branch! Get your body moving with the stepping stones, practice your literacy skills with fun hands-on activities, or sit in a comfy chair and enjoy a story.

Dewey was feeling a little anxious today, but lucky found one of our NEW sensory kits at the Linwood branch! Designed in consultation with Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services, our sensory kits support those with a variety of sensory needs. ➡️ https://t.co/PBOzVNySZu

Dewey has been spotted climbing up to the top shelf of our large print collection in Baden! RWL’s large print collection offers thousands of title. Stop by your nearest branch to start browsing – you might just find your next favorite read in a whole new size!

Congratulations to the winners of our Design-A-Bookmark contest! Thank you to everyone who voted last week. We couldn’t have chosen our winners without your support! All three winning bookmarks will be printed and available at our branches next month!