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Registration opens:
March 12th, 2026 7:00pm

The Story of the Seagram Empire

In partnership with City of Waterloo Museum
2026-04-02 15:00:00 2026-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York The Story of the Seagram Empire For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Thursday, April 02
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-02 15:00:00 2026-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York The Story of the Seagram Empire For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Program

The Seagram empire is truly a homegrown success story. Join the City of Waterloo Museum to explore how an average flour mill turned into a world-renowned whisky distillery. Explore stories of the men who made this brand a household name and helped put Waterloo on the global map.

Presented in partnership with the City of Waterloo Museum. 

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Staff: Lainie

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | History and Genealogy | Guest Speakers | Cultures and Communities |

TAGS: | Genealogy, local history, Doors Open |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
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Mon, Mar 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 08 Closed
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About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

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