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Upcoming Programs & Events
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 18th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 18th: 03:30 PM - 04:30 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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 18th: 04:30 PM - 05:30 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.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
July 19th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
A Midsummer's Bluey Party
July 19th: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Celebrate everyone’s favourite blue pup family with a fun-filled program designed just for toddlers!
Special Events
Hot Sauce 101
July 19th: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Turn up the heat in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning local hot sauce maker Jeff Davis from Island Son Canada. Learn the science of making hot sauce—from flavor balance to fermentation safety. At the end of the session, you’ll get to choose your own chili peppers and take home a custom blend to turn into your very own sauce. Perfect for spice lovers and curious cooks alike!
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
July 21st: 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 21st: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside 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.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 21st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Music
Babies: Music and Motion
July 21st: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
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 21st: 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 21st: 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 21st: 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 21st: 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.
Storytimes
Princess Tea Party
July 21st: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Join us for a magical time full of fun and fairy-tale flair! We'll listen to some of your favorite princess songs while we play themed games, sip delicious fruit-based tea, and create a fancy craft to take home. We’ll wrap up the fun with a special storytime fit for royalty. Come dressed as your favorite princess—or just bring your sparkle and imagination.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Art Night
July 21st: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Looking for a fun and creative night out? This one-night art social is for anyone in their 20s and 30s, no experience needed.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 22nd: 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 22nd: 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 22nd: 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 22nd: 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.
