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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
February 4th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About the Program
Come and join the fun at our Seniors Social Club! Sip on hot tea or coffee while enjoying lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and the chance to meet new friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
February 4th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Tech and Tools
Tech Playground
February 4th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on activities with robotics, Ozobots, LEGO® building, and more! These engaging programs inspire creativity, foster teamwork, enhance problem-solving abilities, and help develop essential cooperation and social skills.
Drop-in
Families Under the Rainbow
February 4th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Come join us as we read stories, make crafts, and have fun together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQ+ children, families and allies. Each week will feature a different theme and a special book.
Literacy and Language Learning
Discovering Animals
February 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Each week we will discover different animals: where they live, what they eat and what they like to do through songs, stories, crafts and activities.
Storytimes
Discovering Farms
February 5th: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Learn all about farms and farming through songs, games, and lots of crafts and activities.
Storytimes
Family Storytime
February 5th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Join us for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, dances, rhymes, crafts, games, and early literacy activities. This engaging session is designed for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together with their caregiver.
Literacy and Language Learning
English Conversation Circle
February 5th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.
Socials and Clubs
Hot Cocoa & Games
February 5th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a cozy game night at the library! We’ll have hot cocoa, snacks and we'll play different games.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
February 6th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Games
Historical Bingo
February 6th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
It’s BINGO time! In recognition of Black History Month, test your luck at a chance to win one of four prizes as we learn more about monumental moments in Canadian Black history and Black Canadians making history today. No previous knowledge required.
Writing
Writers Group Drop-in
February 6th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a casual drop-in writing group. Bring a work in progress, or start something new in this co-working space for writers.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
February 8th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for a fun and cozy time with Livi from Livi and Friends! Livi will lead a special storytime with lots of fun, reading and learning.
STEM
Family LEGO Club
February 8th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! Building with LEGO® sparks STEAM learning, fosters teamwork, enhances problem-solving skills, and encourages cooperation and social interaction.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
February 8th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.
Storytimes
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事会
February 8th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Join us for an interactive program featuring stories, songs, dances, rhymes, crafts, games, and early literacy activities. This engaging session welcomes children of all ages who are eager to learn Chinese language and explore Chinese culture.
Socials and Clubs
Learn to Crochet
February 8th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn the basic stitches of crochet and make a small project in an interactive group setting. Each week will build on what was learned in the week before. This program will be running every other Saturday, which will give registrants plenty of time to practice stitches between lessons.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
February 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Arts
Mindful Painting
February 10th: 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Unleash your creativity and boost your well-being! Painting not only enhances cognitive skills and builds self-esteem but also offers a relaxing way to unwind. Join us for a mindful paint-by-number session, complete with fun icebreaker questions to spark laughter and connection.
