Historically Speaking

Welcome to our feature about upcoming programs from the staff of the Grace Schmidt R...

Celebrate Emancipation Day with Kitchener Public Library!

We are pleased to announce that Aaron T. Francis, curator of the Vintage Black Canad...

Due to a program, the Grace Schmidt Room will be closed on Tuesday, July 18 from 12:...

Check out new and upcoming local history and genealogy programs from the Grace Schmi...

Join us for the 8th Kitchener Public Library Genealogy Fair at Central Library on Sa...

Back in the 1980s, Kitchener Public Library wanted to preserve local history from th...

Culture Days celebration, that we’ll be having a screening of the documentary,...

While my fascination with the monarchy has waxed and waned over the years, the death...

In June, we welcomed Doors Open Waterloo Region into the Grace Schmidt Room to film ...

On May 23rd KPL’s Central branch celebrated its sixtieth year at 85 Queen Stre...

Local history may seem intimidating, particularly if you didn’t grow up in the...