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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Drop-in
Kwanzaa at the Library
December 23rd: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Kwanzaa with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 21 to Friday, December 27. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Drop-in
Merry Making for Families
December 23rd: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Bring the kids for a merry crafternoon at the library and enjoy making different crafts and doing various activities.
Health and Wellness
Scrubbing Away Beauty Standards
December 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
As we approach the end of the year, we'll take a moment to reflect on the beauty standards that stood out in 2024, as well as those from the past. We'll explore why these ideals might not be realistic or healthy. The central theme of our program is that beauty is subjective—a key message for tweens to understand. Additionally, we'll highlight the importance of self-care, and participants will have the opportunity to create their own lip scrubs to take home.
Drop-in
Kwanzaa at the Library
December 24th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Kwanzaa with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 21 to Friday, December 27. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
December 24th: 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.
Special Events
CLOSED Christmas Day
December 25th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Online
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Special Events
CLOSED for Boxing Day
December 26th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Online
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Drop-in
Kwanzaa at the Library
December 27th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Kwanzaa with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 21 to Friday, December 27. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Drop-in
Hanukkah at the Library
December 28th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Hanukkah with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 28 to Thursday, January 2. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Games
Book Bingo
December 28th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Come play a fun game of Book Bingo and see how many of your favourite characters you can recognize.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
December 28th: 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.
Special Events
CLOSED for Holidays
December 29th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Please note that our Main Library will NOT be open today, but will be open again on Sunday, January 5 from 1pm to 4pm.
Drop-in
Hanukkah at the Library
December 30th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Hanukkah with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 28 to Thursday, January 2. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
STEM
Winter Family STEM Challenge
December 30th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Try and solve our winter-themed STEM challenges, using the materials provided, with the help of your family.
Special Events
NYE Eve Party!
December 30th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
It’s New Year’s Eve EVE and we’re ready to celebrate! We'll get our groove on with Just Dance, make crafts and enjoy a storytime at the end.
Drop-in
Hanukkah at the Library
December 31st: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Hanukkah with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 28 to Thursday, January 2. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Special Events
Noon Year's Party
December 31st: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Ring in the new year with fun activities and a countdown to noon!
Special Events
CLOSED New Year's Day
January 1st: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Online
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Drop-in
Hanukkah at the Library
January 2nd: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Activity
Celebrate Hanukkah with various in-library activities taking place at all WPL locations from Saturday, December 28 to Thursday, January 2. Each location will have a scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and a special craft for you to enjoy as a family.
Lifelong Learning
Baking for Kids
January 2nd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Online
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
We’ll show you how to bake up a storm and make some yummy treats to share with friends and family.
