What’s Happening at WPL

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Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.

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Ever wanted to create your own song, even if you’ve never played an instrument before? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of music-making using AI. We’ll be exploring Google’s MusicFX platform to create original songs using specially crafted prompts. You’ll get to experiment, be creative, and take home your very own track—songs can be downloaded and emailed to you at the end of the session.

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. 

About the Program

Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM.

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Make a decorative bowl using recycled magazines. No skill required—just time, patience, and a willingness to get creative. All materials provided, and you’ll leave with a finished piece that’s both eco-friendly and artful.

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. 

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Come and join the fun at our Seniors Social Club! Enjoy lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and the chance to meet new friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We'll also have staff-led activities like Sudoku, Charades, Mahjong, movies, books and more.

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Red Raccoon Bike Rescue is back at the McCormick Branch to help you with your bike repairs this summer! Volunteers will be available to help repair your bike, but be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn some new skills.

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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.

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Get crafty with clay in this open-ended creative session just for tweens! Use air dry clay or oven bake (polymer) clay to make whatever you can dream up—keychains, jewelry, figurines, mini animals, pinch pots, jewelry trays, and more. Whether you’re sculpting something useful or just for fun, it’s all about exploring your creativity.

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Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and storytelling. We've got it all in this engaging program for ones.