Waterloo Expand All + Collapse All - The Laurier community will find at the Waterloo campus library extensive study spaces, public-use technology, over a million books, an art gallery, and special collections, making it a vital and vibrant community space on campus. OverviewLaurier's Waterloo campus Library is a hub of activity at the west end of campus, adjacent to Martin Luther University College and Dr. Alvin Woods Building. Receiving well over half a million visits each academic year, the Library contains approximately 800 group and individual study spaces; public-use computers, printers and scanners; and over one million printed books and archival items. The Library is also home to a thriving art gallery, a dedicated graduate commons study area, and the Archives and Special Collections.Floor Plans1st FloorDescription and images of 1st floor2nd Floor (Main)Description and images of parts of entrance level (2nd floor) 3rd FloorDescription and images of 3rd floor4th FloorDescription and images of 4th floor5th FloorDescription and images of 5th floor6th FloorDescription and images of 6th floor7th FloorDescription and images of 7th floor Building Hours To see building hours past this week, visit the extended hours view. Hours for individual services may vary from the building hours; please see the respective service's page for more details. Sunday (December 22): Closed Monday (December 23): Closed Tuesday (December 24): Closed Wednesday (December 25): Closed Thursday (December 26): Closed Friday (December 27): Closed Saturday (December 28): Closed Equipment See descriptions of Library technology. Accessible workstations Music listening Network Login computers Photocopying Printing Printing (colour) Public computers Scanning Video viewing Building Access The library has ramp and stair-based access, with automatic door openersImages and description of the exterior access routes.Snow removalFor overnight snowfalls, Laurier snow removal starts at 6 am. The library ramp and stairs should be shoveled and salted by 7 am. The crew then moves on to other parts of the campus. If more snow removal is needed, then the cycle is continued.If the handrail has ice due to freezing rain, it will not be scraped. If this is a barrier for you, please contact the library and we will notify the snow removal crew. Public Transit Please visit the Grand River Transit website for route and schedule information Bicycle Racks Four metal bike racks Parking We recommend you park in lots #4 or #20. There are also five accessible parking spots are available near the front of the Library. Please view the Laurier parking website for more information. Lost and Found Lost and Found items are kept near the User Services Desk on the second floor of the Library. Patrons may claim an item by accurately describing the item, and where they lost it to staff at the User Services Desk. For valuable items, patrons are also asked to sign and date a claim form. Accessibility Accessibility servicesAccessing the buildingImages and description of exterior and interiors of the LibraryMain entrance doors can be opened for entering or exciting automaticallyResting benches are near the bottom of the ramp and on the main floor of the library