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WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 12th: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About Tech Connect
During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
July 12th: 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.
Lifelong Learning
Show and Tell
July 12th: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Every object has a story—what’s yours?
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 12th: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About Tech Connect
During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet.
Socials and Clubs
Chinese Social Club 华人社交俱乐部
July 12th: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About the Program
Join us for a monthly gathering to connect with new friends, engage in conversation, and enjoy staff-led activities. Open to all community members, each session features a unique theme.
Crafts and Hobbies
Teen Crafternoon
July 12th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Teens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Love getting crafty in the afternoon? Spend some creative time working on fun hands-on projects like tie-dye, t-shirt tote bags, painting, clay or pottery, and jewelry making with Shrinky Dinks. Come ready to create and take home something uniquely yours!
Storytimes
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
July 12th: 03:30 PM - 04:30 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
July 14th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
It’s time to get ready for an exciting adventure – kindergarten! We’ll make new friends and explore subjects related to letters, numbers, and shapes, while also honing interpersonal skills like taking-turns and sharing.
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
July 14th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
It’s time to get ready for an exciting adventure – kindergarten! We’ll make new friends and explore subjects related to letters, numbers, and shapes, while also honing interpersonal skills like taking-turns and sharing.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 14th: 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.
Music
Babies: Music and Motion
July 14th: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll have fun with reading, rhyming, singing and movement activities to help to build your child’s literacy skills for life.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 14th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About Tech Connect
During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet.
Storytimes
Storytime and Splashes
July 14th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
If your baby loves playing with water but is not yet ready for the high energy community splashpads bring, join us as we create a safer, low-energy option for your baby to splash away. Each session begins with a storytime before a splash-tastic time. Please remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes, if needed.
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
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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 14th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About Tech Connect
During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet.
Socials and Clubs
Knitting and Crochet Club
July 14th: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
This is a social group for people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired. Some experience in knitting and crochet is required.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 15th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
July 15th: 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.
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.
