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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Tech and Tools
Drop-In Tech Connect
May 8th: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About Drop-in Tech Connect Sessions
No registration is necessary for this drop-in session. Tech Coaches will provide some help to everyone that attends this session.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
May 9th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Spend your Saturday mornings with us and enjoy different stories, songs, and activities each week.
STEM
Nature Lab for Families
May 9th: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Discover how plants, animals, and even tiny creatures all stay connected in nature! In this hands‑on family program, kids can explore different activity stations to learn how living things depend on each other for food, energy, and survival. Through fun experiments, challenges, a scavenger hunt, and interactive games, families will explore who eats what, how energy moves through nature, and why every creature - from bugs to bears - plays an important role.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
May 9th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Main Library
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.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Catan & Coffee
May 9th: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Love Catan or curious to try it? Join us for a fun, relaxed board‑game night made just for people in their 20s and 30s. Whether you’re an experienced Settler or brand new to the island, you’re welcome here—new and returning players will be seated separately so everyone can play at their own comfort level.
Newcomers to Canada
English Corner
May 11th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Registration required
About the Program
Practice English. Make friends. Feel at home.
Music
Baby Music
May 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and early literacy. We've got it all in this engaging program for babies.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Nature
May 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Enjoy the spring weather with this playful outdoor program for little ones and their caregivers. We’ll explore the Eastside Branch’s beautiful Naturespace through singing, stories, movement, and simple nature‑themed activities. It’s a relaxed chance to enjoy time together, meet other caregivers, and let little ones discover the outdoors in a safe, welcoming setting.
Socials and Clubs
Music Mondays
May 11th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a low‑pressure, joy‑filled music‑making session with a friendly group of peers. Each gathering features a curated mix of songs—both old favorites and new discoveries—selected by Grace (your host), with help from group suggestions and a lifetime of inspiration from her parents’ record collection.
STEM
Number Ninjas
May 11th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Tech and Tools
Media Literacy 101
May 11th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Learn how to navigate the online world with confidence. This program will help adults and seniors build media‑literacy skills and better recognize misinformation, disinformation, and misleading content. Through guided activities and real‑world examples, we’ll explore how to think critically about what we see online and practice simple strategies for checking information before we believe or share it.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
May 12th: 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
Ones Exploring Science
May 12th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This lively program for ones blends early literacy and simple science exploration. Rhyming, singing, and movement help build vocabulary and storytelling skills, while hands‑on science activities support curiosity and motor development. With stories, songs, and playful discovery, this engaging program offers a fun way for little ones and their caregivers to learn together.
Writing
Open Mic Poetry Night
May 12th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Join us in a welcoming, judgment-free space for another special evening of poetry and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or sharing your work for the very first time, this is your chance to present original writing in a supportive atmosphere. Prefer to simply listen and soak in the words? That’s perfectly fine too, everyone is welcome.
