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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Newcomers to Canada
English Corner
March 30th: 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.
STEM
Number Ninjas
March 30th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Book Club
March 30th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Our 20s & 30s Book Club is all about keeping things easy, friendly, and fun. Come chat about books, meet other readers around your age, and enjoy a relaxed, no-pressure discussion. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and there’ll be lots of chances to swap recommendations, help choose future book club picks, and connect with fellow book lovers in your community. The group meets once a month and you’re always welcome to join for just one night or keep coming back.
Storytimes
Discovering Routines
March 31st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
This playful program helps toddlers learn about everyday routines through songs, stories, and hands‑on activities. Each week focuses on a different part of the day, such as waking up, brushing teeth, playtime and tidying up, or mealtime. Through repetition and fun, children can build familiarity and confidence with daily routines while enjoying quality time with their caregivers in a warm, welcoming setting.
Tech and Tools
How To: 3D Print
March 31st: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Session
Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? This beginner session will walk you through the basic steps of running a successful 3D print on the 3D printers at our Eastside Branch. Perfect for anyone new to the technology or looking for a simple introduction.
Socials and Clubs
Creative Art Studio
March 31st: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Enjoy this beginner‑friendly art program for adults who want to explore sketching, watercolour painting, and acrylic painting in a supportive, social setting. Each session offers guided time to experiment with basic techniques, materials, and colour, while leaving plenty of room for personal creativity.
Tech and Tools
Film Screening: "The Click Trap"
March 31st: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
In recognition of Earth Month, we’re screening The Click Trap, a documentary that examines corporate greed and overconsumption in a digital world where buying something is often just a click away. The film explores how major retailers use data and targeted advertising to shape what we see - and what we buy. With insights from online activists and tech experts, it reveals how a concentrated digital advertising system can influence our choices, fuel scams and misinformation, and even amplify harmful content for profit.
Special Events
A Discussion with Susan Wismer and Melinda Burns
March 31st: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Event
Settle in for an evening of conversation and poetry with authors Susan Wismer and Melinda Burns. The poets will discuss their newest collections - Hag Dances and Homecoming - and share selected readings, offering insight into their creative processes and themes. The discussion will be moderated by author Tanis MacDonald and will leave space for reflection and audience connection. Books will be available for purchase, and a signing with the authors will take place following the event.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
April 1st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
April 1st: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get outside and explore with this family‑friendly nature adventure around Critter Creek at the Eastside Branch. Each week features themed stories, songs, and hands‑on discovery stations that invite children to connect with the natural world. (See weekly themes below.)
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
April 1st: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all Graphic Novel fans: we’re making an after-school reading space just for you! This fun program for tweens will help build literacy skills and give participants an opportunity to share in a structured environment to focus on reading. Optional prompts will be provided to encourage reading comprehension that builds upon the hour spent reading among peers. Participants will be able to discuss books amongst themselves, though there is no obligation to do so. Register to join your new favourite monthly reading hangout because, as we all know, How Many Nights A Week Should You Be Reading? 6-7!
Literacy and Language Learning
English Conversation Circle
April 1st: 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.
Lifelong Learning
The Story of the Seagram Empire
April 2nd: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
The Seagram empire is truly a homegrown success story. Join the City of Waterloo Museum to explore how an average flour mill turned into a world-renowned whisky distillery. Explore stories of the men who made this brand a household name and helped put Waterloo on the global map.
Tech and Tools
After School Maker Club
April 2nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will create fun gadgets, solve creative science problems, and experiment with tech tools and robots—including Ozobots, Cubelets, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create!
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Unfinished Objects (U.F.O.) Club
April 2nd: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Set aside dedicated time and space to finally finish those almost-done projects or crafts you’ve had on the back burner. Enjoy peer support and socialize with fellow creatives as you make progress at your own pace in a cozy, low-key setting. Bring your own work or project; basic tools, electrical outlets, and light refreshments will be available. If you’d like to bring your own tools or equipment, you’re welcome to—just be mindful of the shared space and stick to quiet tools.
