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WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Special Events
Click Here Now: Sketch Comedy Revue
May 15th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Click Here Now is a game show-style sketch comedy revue that explores cybersecurity for seniors. Through this hilarious and interactive show, audiences will learn techniques for how to identify fraudulent activities and protect their data. Each performance concludes with a Q&A with Wilmot Technologies. Blending preventative skills, real-life anecdotes, and humour, Click Here Now makes cybersecurity accessible, relatable, and fun—for everyone except scammers!
STEM
Outer Space Creations
May 16th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Blast off into a universe of discovery! Learn how humans explore the vast universe, from rockets to rovers and beyond. Then put your imagination to work by designing your very own paper planet to take home—and finish the adventure by launching a paper rocket with our rocket launcher. It’s a hands-on space experience that’s out of this world!
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
May 16th: 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
Family LEGO Club
May 16th: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! This family-friendly program invites builders of all ages to explore, create, and connect through open-ended LEGO play. Building with LEGO encourages teamwork, sparks STEAM learning, boosts problem-solving skills, and inspires imaginative thinking.
Outdoors
Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival
May 16th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Step into the wings of a pollinator and see if you can survive the season! Play as a hummingbird, butterfly, or bee as you gather resources, avoid real-world threats, and navigate the challenges pollinators face every day. This fun, interactive experience helps kids understand the important roles different pollinators play in our ecosystem—all through hands-on, active gameplay that’s perfect for nature lovers and kids who like to move.
Outdoors
Honey Tasting
May 16th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Waitlisted
About the Program
A guided tasting that explores the flavours, aromas, and stories behind local honey. Through a sensory experience, participants discover how bees, flowers, and seasons shape every jar.
Socials and Clubs
Go and Gomoku
May 16th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Discover the fun and strategy of Go and Gomoku (Five in a Row) at the library! All skill levels are welcome; whether you’re learning the rules for the first time or sharpening your skills, you’ll find a friendly and relaxed space to play and connect.
Special Events
CLOSED Victoria Day
May 18th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
May 19th: 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 19th: 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.
Games
Chess Club
May 19th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Waitlisted
About the Program
Love chess or curious to learn? Join our Chess Club, a friendly monthly gathering for anyone interested in the game—whether you’re a beginner just learning the moves or an experienced player looking for a challenge. Come play, learn strategies, practice your skills, and enjoy a fun, relaxed environment with fellow chess enthusiasts. Bring a friend or come on your own—everyone is welcome at the board!
Special Events
A Discussion with Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika
May 19th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Event
Join authors Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika for an engaging conversation about creativity, identity, and resilience in politically charged worlds. Their newest novels explore how art can become both a refuge and a quiet act of resistance.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
May 20th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
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
Chinese Conversation Circle
May 20th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Practice speaking Mandarin in a relaxed and friendly environment! This conversation group is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Chinese language skills through casual discussions, cultural topics, and guided practice. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your fluency, all levels are welcome.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
May 20th: 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.
Lifelong Learning
Hand Lettering Basics: 3D Letters
May 20th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Turn words into art in this beginner‑friendly hand lettering program for older adults. In this session, we'll learn and practice the basics of 3D lettering.
Storytimes
Dinosaur Day
May 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Through songs, stories and activities, we will stomp and roar all things dinosaurs!
