John M. Harper Branch (HRP)
500 Fischer-Hallman Road North
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 0B1
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 310
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
We’re happy to share a long list of soon-to-be/newly published novels by popular authors. All of these titles will be ordered by WPL. Due to their popularity, holds are highly recommended.
We’re happy to share a long list of soon-to-be/newly published books which we are sure will be very popular with our customers. All of these titles will be ordered by WPL. Due to their popularity, holds are highly recommended.
Dawn Charlton (she/her) is returning to the WPL Board after an eventful first term focused on supporting staff throughout the pandemic, opening the Eastside Branch, and transitioning to the new CEO and leadership team. At a time when equitable access to public libraries is critical, she looks forward to continuing to champion WPL’s important contributions to the City of Waterloo.
Frank Mensink retired from Conestoga College where he was the Executive Dean – School of Business and Hospitality. He has taught audit, tax and accounting courses at the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College and his professional association. Frank is also a fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and currently serves on their Professional Conduct Committee. He completed his BMath and MBA at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University respectively.
Kelly McManus is a lifelong volunteer and community builder. After 15 years working in government and the non-profit sector, Kelly joined the University of Waterloo in May 2013 where she serves as Associate Vice-President, Community Relations & Events. Kelly has contributed to several community boards, including serving as past-chair of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
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Waterloo’s Mechanics’ Institute was formed in late 1875 when a group of interested citizens got together in the market, which at the time was located in the new Town Hall, built in 1874.
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PHONE: 519-886-1310 ext. 124
EMAIL: askus@wpl.ca
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