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Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Arts
Art Club
September 3rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you love creating art and trying new projects? Art Club is the perfect place to learn, create, and explore all kinds of arts and crafts. Whether you’re a budding artist or just love to get crafty, this is the place to have fun, express yourself, and make something amazing to take home.
STEM
Paper Engineers: Tetrahedrons and Cubes
September 4th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young engineers! Join us for this paper engineering program where you'll put your skills to the test, creating paper tetrahedrons, and see how big a Menger Cube the group can make using paper. Participants will be able to take home their creations.
Drop-in
Crafty Morning
September 6th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Get creative together at Crafty Morning! Families are invited to drop in and make fun, hands-on crafts. All materials will be provided—just bring your imagination!
Tech and Tools
Robot Building
September 6th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to build, code, and be inspired! Kids will learn the basics of coding using LEGO SPIKE kits, guided by the talented members of Team DAVE—F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition Team 3683, made up of students in grades 8–12 from St. David’s Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see one of Team DAVE’s very own competition robots in action during a live demo.
Crafts and Hobbies
Notebook Decorating
September 8th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and make a notebook that’s totally your own! Participants will use a variety of craft supplies, like stickers, pompoms, glitter glue, and paint to design and decorate a one-of-a-kind notebook cover. All materials and notebooks will be provided.
Arts
Art Club
September 10th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you love creating art and trying new projects? Art Club is the perfect place to learn, create, and explore all kinds of arts and crafts. Whether you’re a budding artist or just love to get crafty, this is the place to have fun, express yourself, and make something amazing to take home.
Games
Family Bingo
September 13th: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled session of Bingo! Enjoy a few friendly rounds and share some laughs along the way. A great way to spend time together and enjoy a classic game everyone can play.
Writing
Creative Writing Circle
September 15th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Tweens will tap into their inner creative through a mix of games, silly writing challenges, and fun ice breaker questions designed to spark imagination and laughter. Snacks will be provided to keep the ideas—and energy—flowing!
Tech and Tools
STEM Club
September 15th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like building stomp rockets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots—including Ozobots, Cubelets, Little Bits, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
Arts
Art Club
September 17th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you love creating art and trying new projects? Art Club is the perfect place to learn, create, and explore all kinds of arts and crafts. Whether you’re a budding artist or just love to get crafty, this is the place to have fun, express yourself, and make something amazing to take home.
Games
Make Your Own Board Game
September 18th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Love playing board games? Well, now is the time to make your own! Basic supplies will be provided, but kids can bring anything special they wish to include in their game.
Tech and Tools
STEM Club
September 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like building stomp rockets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots—including Ozobots, Cubelets, Little Bits, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
Tech and Tools
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club
September 22nd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 3-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM—play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Games
Chess Night for Kids
September 23rd: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Whether you're just learning or already a skilled player, our Chess Night for Kids is the perfect place to practice your moves, sharpen your skills, and have fun. All levels welcome, no experience needed. Chess sets provided.
Arts
Paint a Masterpiece
September 25th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready to create your very own masterpiece! In this fun painting program for kids, young artists will use Tempera paint and lots of imagination to make a one-of-a-kind work of art to take home. No experience needed.
Drop-in
Crafty Morning
September 27th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Get creative together at Crafty Morning! Families are invited to drop in and make fun, hands-on crafts. All materials will be provided—just bring your imagination!
Arts
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Art Challenge
September 27th: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Create cartoons from letters and see what scene you can make using basic shapes. Participants will receive instruction on how to create drawings using letters of the alphabet and will use this knowledge in a challenge during the second part of the program.
Tech and Tools
STEM Club
September 29th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like building stomp rockets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots—including Ozobots, Cubelets, Little Bits, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
Tech and Tools
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club
September 29th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 3-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM—play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Lifelong Learning
Brain Busters
September 30th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Ready to twist your brain and test your patience? Join us for a fun and hands-on session filled with brain-busting puzzles! Tweens will explore a variety of tricky brain teasers that challenge problem-solving, logic, and fine motor skills. Work solo or team up with friends to unlock the solutions.