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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
March 1st: 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
Game On! Minute to Win It
March 1st: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a Minute It To Win It bonanza, with several activities to test your speed and knowledge. Make your way through the challenges to learn scientific and creative concepts with a fun twist.
Drop-in
Community Art
March 1st: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Program
Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association is hosting this afternoon drop-in event to welcome spring in a creative and colourful way. Learn some art skills, be part of a community project and see your creative contribution on display. You will be guided to create community art inspired by Waterloo flora and fauna under the guidance of professional artist Megha Birmiwal.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
March 1st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
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.
Special Events
Main Library Art Installation Reception
March 1st: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Discover two stunning new art installations at the Main Library, supported in partnership with the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. Join us for an afternoon celebrating these works of art, meet the talented artists behind them, and delve into their creative process. Plus, at approximately 2:30pm, hear from representatives of WPL, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, and the artists themselves!
STEM
Number Ninjas
March 3rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
March 4th: 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
English Conversation Circle
March 5th: 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.
Special Events
Literacy Carnival
March 8th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids can enjoy a variety of fun, literacy-based games and activities, including a spelling bean bag toss, creative crafts, and more.
Drop-in
Family Craft Extravaganza
March 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Enjoy a morning of making extra special crafts with your family. All supplies will be provided.
Special Events
Comic Juggling Show
March 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
The Comic Juggling Show with Craig Douglas invites the audience along for a wild ride as Craig sprints from one thrilling feat to the next. Bowling balls fly, machetes whirl —and wait until you see what he does with a couple of ping-pong balls!
Arts
Dotty Art
March 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll dive into the works of artist Yayoi Kusama through stories and creative exploration on our collaborative dotty mural.
Crafts and Hobbies
Self-Discovery Through Art
March 10th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Why just tell others about yourself when you can show them? Tweens will use magazine cut-outs to craft a creative collage that’s uniquely all about them!
Storytimes
Stuffie Sleepover
March 10th: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Come dressed in your pajamas for a cozy storytime with your stuffie. Enjoy songs, stories, and wiggles before saying goodnight to your stuffie for the night. Pick them up the next day and hear all about the fun they had overnight at the library!
Socials and Clubs
Knitting and Crochet Club
March 10th: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
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. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome.
Special Events
Pet Hospital
March 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).
Tech and Tools
ESQ Face It: Learning About AI Tech
March 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come join ESQ in this exciting AI coding workshop where we’ll dive into the world of face detection using Scratch Lab’s awesome Face Sensing blocks. Together, we’ll explore the cool potential of AI technology and discover the challenges that come with it. Get ready to create your very own face-sensing game, where your facial expressions will control the action. It’s a fun and hands-on way to learn how AI can interact with the world around us. No prior coding experience necessary.
Games
Minute to Win It & Board Games Galore
March 11th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
With silly challenges, upbeat music, and all the board games you can think of, you and your family will enjoy a night of friendly competition.
Crafts and Hobbies
Build a Monster
March 12th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Create your very own monster! We’ll experiment designing huggable, goofy and slimy pet monsters.
Games
Family Feud: WPL Edition
March 12th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Inspired by the popular TV show, participants will be encouraged to work in teams to guess popular answers to fun questions. Make your own teams with others in the program, or come as a family to join in the fun!
