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Grace Schmidt Room of Local History at Kitchener Public LibraryDoors Open Waterloo Region

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  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Veterans/Military heritage
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History at Kitchener Public Library

Dive into Waterloo Region’s past through maps, photographs, postcards, yearbooks and archival collections. This dedicated research space is a treasure trove for anyone curious about local history, genealogy and the stories that shape the community. Plus discover a range of services and resources you may not expect, including specialized scanning and conversion equipment and reference and research support.

Contact info

85 Queen Street North (2nd floor)
Kitchener, Ontario
E-mail: gsr@kpl.org
https://makinghistory.kpl.org/

Architecture

Year built: KPL built in 1962; renovation and expansion 2014
Building type:LibraryArchives
Architect: Carl Rieder; LGA Architectural Partners (2014)

Dates/hours open

Sep 19, 10:00am - Sep 19, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.