Kitchener Public Library is the place where community connects. There are five library branches across the city, giving you lots of places to explore, learn and share.
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About the library
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) has more than 560,000 items in its collections including books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, newspapers and more. KPL also carries books, CDs, DVDs and magazines in different languages.
KPL’s virtual service gives you access to information including databases, encyclopedias, newspaper and magazines, audio books, e-books, music and videos.
Branches
There are five KPL branches:
- Central Library: 85 Queen Street North
- Country Hills: 1500 Block Line Road, beside St. Mary’s Secondary School
- Forest Heights: 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, beside Forest Heights Collegiate
- Grand River Stanley Park: 175 Indian Road, beside Grand River Collegiate
- Pioneer Park: 150 Pioneer Drive, beside Pioneer Park Community Centre
You can find contact information for each location on the KPL website.
Get a library card
There are two types of free library cards:
- library card for residents of Kitchener
- reciprocal library card for residents of the Region of Waterloo
Visit the KPL website to learn how to get a library card.
Wi-Fi and public computers
You can access free Wi-Fi at all KPL branches. There are also public computer stations, most with free internet access.