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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Tech and Tools
Computer Basics
July 7th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn basic computer skills and enhance your computer literacy at your own pace with the assistance of our skilled staff. Suitable for beginners.
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
July 7th: 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 7th: 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.
Music
Babies: Music and Motion
July 7th: 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 7th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
July 7th: 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
July 7th: 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 7th: 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.
Crafts and Hobbies
Upcycling T-Shirts: DIY Swimsuit Cover-Ups
July 7th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready to craft the perfect summer look in this fun, hands-on program for families!
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk: Summer Camp 2025
July 7th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
About the Program
Looking for something fun and meaningful to do this summer? Let’s Talk Summer Camp is a free, week-long camp specially designed for newcomer youth ages 14–21.This is a shorter, summer version of our regular Let’s Talk program, and it's packed with awesome opportunities.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Knitting and Crochet
July 7th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Relax, unwind, and connect with others in their 20s and 30s at this laid-back crochet and knitting social.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 8th: 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 8th: 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 8th: 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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 8th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 8th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
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.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk: Summer Camp 2025
July 8th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Drop-in
About the Program
Looking for something fun and meaningful to do this summer? Let’s Talk Summer Camp is a free, week-long camp specially designed for newcomer youth ages 14–21.This is a shorter, summer version of our regular Let’s Talk program, and it's packed with awesome opportunities.
Health and Wellness
Growing Microgreens
July 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Microgreens are young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs. They grow quickly and provide more concentrated nutrients then their full grown counterparts. Learn how to grow microgreens year round in our step by step workshop.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
July 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 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.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Social Club
July 8th: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
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.