Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
June 21st: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
June 21st: 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.
STEM
Number Ninjas
June 23rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 7th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Lego Spike Robotics
July 7th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Kids can build their own creations or follow along with one of the 45-minute guided lessons using the LEGO® SPIKE™ App (devices will be provided). This playful, story-driven experience is part of the LEGO Learning System and helps kids explore STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Along the way, they’ll dive into the engineering design process—defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing and improving their prototypes. Kids will also be introduced to the basics of coding through a Scratch-based platform designed with beginners in mind.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 8th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
July 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
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.
STEM
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club
July 9th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.
Tech and Tools
AI Music Maker
July 9th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Ever wanted to create your own song, even if you’ve never played an instrument before? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of music-making using AI. We’ll be exploring Google’s MusicFX platform to create original songs using specially crafted prompts. You’ll get to experiment, be creative, and take home your very own track—songs can be downloaded and emailed to you at the end of the session.
Tech and Tools
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club
July 9th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.
Crafts and Hobbies
Clay Creations
July 9th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get crafty with clay in this open-ended creative session just for tweens! Use air dry clay or oven bake (polymer) clay to make whatever you can dream up—keychains, jewelry, figurines, mini animals, pinch pots, jewelry trays, and more. Whether you’re sculpting something useful or just for fun, it’s all about exploring your creativity.
Storytimes
Creatures of Whimsy Show
July 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Event
Creatures of Whimsy brings books to life with a travelling caretaker who wrangles mischievous magical creatures using storytelling, puppetry, and balloon art. This interactive show inspires curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading through laughter and wonder. It all builds to a colourful surprise ending that will leave audiences giggling—thanks to a burst of giant spring snakes and whimsy unleashed!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Tech Time
July 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Discover, tinker, and play with different tech toys each week in this hands-on drop-in program for kids. From robots and coding games to circuits and other cool gadgets, each session offers something new to explore. It’s a great way to get curious about technology in a fun and relaxed setting—no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 14th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Lego Spike Robotics for Kids
July 14th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids can build their own creations or follow along with one of the 45-minute guided lessons using the LEGO® SPIKE™ App (devices will be provided). This playful, story-driven experience is part of the LEGO Learning System and helps kids explore STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Along the way, they’ll dive into the engineering design process—defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing and improving their prototypes. Kids will also be introduced to the basics of coding through a Scratch-based platform designed with beginners in mind.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 15th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special pop-up activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
July 15th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
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.
Tech and Tools
Intro to 3D Printing
July 15th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Curious about 3D printing? In this hands-on introductory program, tweens will learn how a 3D printer works and get a chance to design and print their very own creation. Using beginner-friendly software, participants will explore the basics of 3D modeling, bring their ideas to life, and see the printing process in action. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!