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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
January 21st: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick 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
Explore Play Learn
January 21st: 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
January 21st: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
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
Baby Art
January 21st: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to get a little messy while exploring art, stories, rhymes, and songs together! Caregivers and babies will have fun creating, learning, and building early literacy skills through hands-on, creative play.
Lifelong Learning
Dinosaur Jeopardy
January 21st: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young paleontologists and dino-savvy kids! Show off your knowledge of all things dinosaurs in this Jeopardy game where participants will form teams and go head-to-head in a friendly competition. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun.
Literacy and Language Learning
English Conversation Circle
January 21st: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Boba and Board Games
January 21st: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Unwind with an evening of board games, good company, and boba! Bring a friend or meet someone new as you play, chat, and enjoy a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
Socials and Clubs
Living with Loss Peer Support Group
January 21st: 07:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Living With Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+ which provides a space to connect with others who are grieving a death. You do not have to attend every group session, but can select the sessions that suit your specific needs. You are welcome to join at any phase of your grief and attend for as long as you need the support.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
January 22nd: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Storytimes
Ones Winter Wonderland
January 22nd: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Celebrate the magic of winter with your little one! Enjoy a cozy storytime together, sing cheerful winter songs, make a simple seasonal craft, and—if the weather cooperates—head outside for a bit of snowy fun.
Drop-in
Arts & Crafts Club
January 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and explore a new world of art each week! In this drop-in program, kids will make unique, inspired art and craft projects while learning and experimenting with different techniques. It’s a fun, hands-on way to express creativity, try new materials, and take home one-of-a-kind creations.
Literacy and Language Learning
Books and Barks
January 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Books and Barks gives kids a special chance to build confidence and have fun reading by sharing stories with a friendly, non-judgmental listener: a therapy dog! Reading to a dog can help children feel more relaxed and supported as they practice their reading skills. The dog doesn’t mind mistakes and is happy to listen, making this a wonderful, low-pressure way for kids to enjoy reading.
Literacy and Language Learning
Boggle Word Challenge
January 22nd: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Word lovers, this one’s for you! Build your vocabulary and put your word skills to the test in this fun, fast-paced challenge. Work in teams to come up with as many words as possible from the letters provided before time runs out. Caregivers are welcome to participate too.
Literacy and Language Learning
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
January 22nd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Under the direction of a Spanish teacher, practice conversational Spanish, meet other Spanish speakers and make new friends. A basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary in order to be able to participate.
