University Libraries has started a gradual process of reopening. Waldo Library’s first-floor lobby is now open for limited services to WMU users. All other areas within Waldo Library and all branch libraries remain closed at this time.
Finding Your Way Around | Hours | Parking | Contact Info
Waldo Library is the main library, located in the heart of Western Michigan University's main campus. It’s a large, welcoming building that offers a wide range of spaces and collections to accommodate the modern scholar.
With late-night hours, a café, personalized expert help, and a wide range of spaces and technologies, Waldo Library is both a casual gathering place and a dynamic academic center for research excellence.
Most books can be borrowed and checked out. Some items have restrictions. Through our library, you also have access to online resources like databases, journals, and subject guides.
Finding your way around
A Bronco Card is required to enter Waldo Library when it’s open after 9 p.m. Waldo Library is open to the public before 9 p.m. on these days.
Parking
Visitors may park in the four metered spaces in the lot across the street from Waldo Library (Lot 27). Payment at a meter may be made with U.S. quarters or through the ParkMobile app.
Parking lot permit restrictions are not enforced between 4 p.m. Friday and 12:01 a.m. Monday. During this time, visitors may park for free at meters, in dorm lots A, C, F or K, and in W parking lots. Some lots allow other WMU permits after 5 p.m. Check the sign at each lot.
Guest permits can be purchased at the Parking Services office or online.
Contact info
Our library staff is ready to assist you with our collections, spaces, technology or whatever you need. If you have a question, just ask us!
Waldo Library
(269) 387-5059
Directory
Mailing address:
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
WMU mail stop: 5353
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Physical address:
1090 Arcadia Loop
Latitude 42.282194, Longitude -85.613741