We thank you for your support of Waterloo Public Library and our purpose to fulfill the multiple literacy needs of our community. You donations help us provide endless possibilities for people of all ages to discover, learn and grow.
Donations
To make a donation in person, see staff at your favourite WPL location. Cash, cheque, debit, VISA and Mastercard are accepted. If you prefer to mail your cheque (made payable to Waterloo Public Library), please address the envelope to
Waterloo Public Library
35 Albert Street
Waterloo, ON N2L 5E2
ATTN: Kelly Kipfer, CEO
To learn more about cash donations, contact Kelly Kipfer, CEO, at 519-886-1310 ext. 123.
WPL Charitable Tax Number: 10819-2113 RR0001
Donations of Books & DVDs
Thank you for thinking of the library for your book and DVD donations. We are not accepting donations of books and DVDs at this time. The following options may be alternatives for lightly used, newer material that needs a new home. Please check in advance to ensure these organizations below can take your items.
Other Organizations
The following organizations may be interested in donations. Please contact them first to determine whether they can take your items.
- Canadian Federation of University Women
- K-W Book Exchange, 308 King St. W., Kitchener 519-742-1261
- Old Goat Books, 99 King St. N., Waterloo 519-880-9595
- Second Look Books, 31 King St. W., Kitchener 519-744-2274
- U of W Used Book Store, Student Life Centre, Waterloo 519-888-4567 x 32390
Charities
These groups accept books as donations and many offer a pick-up service. Note that the Mennonite Central Committee does not accept textbooks or encyclopedias.
- Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy: 1-888-238-6327
- Diabetes Society: 1-800-238-6327
- Mennonite Central Committee: 519-745-8458
- Salvation Army – donation pickup: 1-888-333-1229
Recycling
Hardcover books, paperbacks, magazines and telephone books may be recycled through the local Blue Box program. For more information on recycling, phone 519-883-5100 or visit the Region of Waterloo’s website.
Endowment Fund
The endowment fund provides annual earnings that assist with the Summer Reading programs. You can give to the WPL Endowment Fund by contacting:
Waterloo Region Community Foundation
260 King Street West, Unit 206
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B6
Telephone: 519-725-1806
www.wrcf.ca
Tax Numbers
WRCF Charitable Tax Number: 13217-0994 RR0001
WPL Charitable Tax Number: 10819-2113 RR0001