You’ve poured hours of work into every tiny detail for your wedding. Scrumptious food, the latest fashion and breath-taking florals-the perfect blend for a memorable day, but also a sizable carbon footprint. However, your big day doesn’t need to come at a cost to the planet. The choices you make matter and can go a long way in insuring you’re starting the next chapter sustainably. The new branch of the Kitchener Public Library can you make all of your 'green' wedding dreams come true!

Digital invites instead of paper, a vintage dress, donations instead of favours are all little ways to minimize waste. However, imagine getting married at a venue who values sustainability as much as you do. Southwest Library is an energy-efficient building that produces 100% carbon-free renewable energy to offset the annual carbon emissions from the building materials and operations. The Kitchener Public Library's Southwest location is one of the first public libraries with a NetZero designation in Canada. And you can host your wedding here.

Design inspiration flows from the natural elements in the space. Tall ceilings drench the Sunroom with natural light. Clean crisp edges add a modern touch to the wood and greenery all around. The space is crowned with a warming indigenous art installation that will be sure to inspire conversations among guests of all ages. The library is a stunning backdrop to your love story, and it does all this while secretly ensuring your wedding day is eco-friendly and environmentally responsible. 

Our eco efforts include: 

• Controlled use of glazing to capture solar heat
• An all-electric building (no natural gas)
• Geothermal technology
• Photovoltaic systems (solar panels)
• Triple-panel glazing, and a thicker roof wall and floor insulation
• Custom heating, cooling and ventilation system
• A green roof (that’s right, we’re gardening on the roof)
• And indigenous and community gardens surrounding embracing the space in tranquility

This splendid space, your local community library by day, transforms into a wedding venue on weekends. 

Available Friday, Saturday, Sunday year-round. Contact us today to book a tour.

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https://www.kpl.org/services/rent-or-reserve-spaces/venues

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