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Upcoming Programs for Adults
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
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 that invite children to connect with the natural world.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Explore the exciting connections between art and STEM in this creative, hands-on program. Each session will feature a different theme, such as art and science, art and technology, or art and engineering, giving participants the chance to discover how creativity and innovation work together. Every program date includes a unique craft or project inspired by the day's theme.
Socials and Clubs
Tween After School Hangout
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come to our casual hangout just for tweens! Play games, chat with friends, get creative, or just relax. There’s no pressure and no set agenda—just good vibes, and a chance to spend time together.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
October 5th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 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 Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 6th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
October 6th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Social Club
October 6th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults - 20s & 30s
Waitlisted
About the Program
Meeting new people as an adult isn’t always easy—but it can be fun! Join us for a relaxed, welcoming social night designed for those in their 20s and 30s. We’ll provide games and laid-back activities to help break the ice, so you can unwind, de-stress, and connect with new people in a low-pressure environment. Light refreshments provided.
Special Events
A Discussion with Vikki VanSickle
October 6th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration required
About the Event
Spend an evening with acclaimed author Vikki VanSickle as she discusses her novel, The Mystic and the Missing Girl. Books will be available for purchase, and a signing will follow the event.
Indigenous
Sacred Fire Paint Night
October 6th: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Whether you love painting or haven’t painted in years, join us as we complete a special paint-by-number with a focus on fire - an important, sacred tool in the Indigenous community. No experience necessary, warm beverages will be provided.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 7th: 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!
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
October 7th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
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.
Socials and Clubs
Creative Aging Expo
October 7th: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the power of creativity and connection at our Creative Aging Expo - an inspiring event designed for older adults. Organizations from across the Region will gather to showcase programs, services, and opportunities that support artistic exploration, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
STEM
Make Your Own Marble Maze
October 7th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Celebrate Science Literacy Week by designing and building your own marble maze! Combining STEAM concepts with game and toy design, this hands-on program challenges participants to use problem solving, logic, spatial reasoning, and creativity to create a maze full of twists, turns, dead ends, alternate routes, and tricky traps. Plan your course, decorate your design, and put it to the test by trying out other participants' mazes. This fun and engaging challenge is sure to stretch your brain and spark your imagination.