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GSR Spotlight: Conestoga Parkway

Post by Scott, Grace Schmidt Room of Local History staff If you have visited our Central Library recently, you may have noticed a display on Level 2 about the planning and construction of the Conestoga Parkway, which was completed in 1969. When the cities of Waterloo and Kitchener joined together with the Department of Highways… Read More GSR Spotlight: Conestoga Parkway

December 7, 2021December 2, 2021 kplstaff

Haunted Kitchener: Local Ghost Stories

Post by Jarvis, Information Services staff Happy Halloween! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling, and the scariest night of the year is fast approaching. Are you feeling a chill up your spine? Is your hair standing on end?   Not yet? Never fear (or, do…), check out these local tales of mystery, murder, mayhem, and a ghost or two…  The Missing Corpse … Read More Haunted Kitchener: Local Ghost Stories

October 21, 2021 kplstaff

2SLGBTQIA+ History in Waterloo Region

Post by Ellie, Information Services Staff. It’s Pride Month! And what better way to celebrate how far we’ve come by looking at where we’ve been. Remembering our shared history is a great way to strengthen the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Waterloo Region, so I was delighted when I discovered a box in the archival room at… Read More 2SLGBTQIA+ History in Waterloo Region

June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 Kitchener Public Library

June is Bike Month

June is National Bike Month and Kitchener Public Library is celebrating by bringing out our beautiful Book Pedaler to parks and community events in downtown Kitchener. Check out where she’ll be in Summer 2019! Looking for more local biking resources? Check out this list of great places to bike near you and access cycling maps and guides… Read More June is Bike Month

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Ellie AnglinLeave a comment

Remembering Mr. Lynn Matthews

BLOG POST BY MARY CHEVREAU CEO, Kitchener Public Library It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Lynn Matthews. Mr. Matthews, as he was best known to staff, was the Chief Librarian at Kitchener Public Library from 1973 – 1993. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Mr. Matthews… Read More Remembering Mr. Lynn Matthews

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Kitchener Public LibraryLeave a comment

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