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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
October 23rd: 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.
Music
Discovering Dance
October 23rd: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We'll play popular dance-based games, follow simple routines, and learn a few easy moves along the way. It's all about having fun, building coordination, and enjoying music together. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to dance!
STEM
Slime Science
October 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing as we mix up a batch of slime together. It’s gooey, squishy, sensory fun that’s all about exploring and playing with science.
Crafts and Hobbies
After School Club: Mini Pokémon Terrariums
October 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create your very own Pokémon world in miniature! In this hands-on program, kids will design and build their own Pokémon-themed terrariums. Gotta craft 'em all!
Storytimes
Stuffie Sleepover
October 23rd: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dress in your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a special storytime. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and fun together before you decide whether your stuffie will stay for an overnight sleepover in the library.
Writing
Writers Group Drop-in
October 23rd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Join us for a casual, drop-in writing program. Bring a work in progress, or start something new in this co-working space for writers.
Literacy and Language Learning
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
October 23rd: 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.
Tech and Tools
Drop-In Tech Connect
October 24th: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About Drop-in Tech Connect Sessions
No registration is necessary for this drop-in session. Tech Coaches will provide some help to everyone that attends this session.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
October 25th: 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.
Crafts and Hobbies
Carve Your Own Pumpkin
October 25th: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Waitlisted
About the Program
Celebrate spooky season by spending quality time carving a pumpkin in this fun program for families. Participants will be provided with a pumpkin and carving tools and get to take their pumpkin home with them in time for Halloween!
Special Events
Artists at Work
October 25th: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Explore creativity in action as members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA) bring the library to life with live artmaking throughout the space. Watch artists at work using a variety of mediums, chat with them about their process, and contribute to a collaborative community art piece. This is a drop-in event where you can wander at your own pace and experience art as it happens!
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
October 25th: 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.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Music
October 27th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and storytelling. We've got it all in this engaging program for ones.
