Elmira, Ontario

Elmira has a population of 11988 residents(census 2006). The local schools include John Mahood Public School, Riverside Public School, St. Teresas RC, Park Manor Senior Public School, and Elmira District Secondary School. The secondary school draws students from the town and surrounding areas of St. Jacobs, Conestogo, Winterbourne, Linwood, Heidelberg, West Montrose, Wallenstein and St. Clements.

The Elmira Library is a branch within the Region of Waterloo Librarysystem. In 1911, the Elmira Library received a Carnegie grant after being supported by the local businesses for many years. It was expanded in 1978 to include a children's library and meeting room. In 2008, an elevator was added to make the library accessible. In addition to WIFI, there are five public use internet stations in the library. Various programs are offered through-out the year, including children's programs.