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STEM
Astronaut Training Camp
July 18th: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all future astronauts - your training mission starts here! Get ready to explore space through hands‑on activities, games, and creative challenges for the whole family.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 20th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
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 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Tech and Tools
STEM for Kids
July 20th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots. Each day offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
STEM
STEM Mornings
July 21st: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Wrap up the series with a creative program all about turning your story into art! In this final session, participants will create their own unique portraits using simple details about themselves - like favourite things, daily habits, and more. Through shapes, colours, and patterns, each piece will show what makes them them. No drawing skills needed - just creativity and a bit of imagination!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 21st: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Crafts and Hobbies
Drawing Techniques: Cartoons from Numbers
July 22nd: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
What can you turn a number into? Just about anything! In this fun, creative cartooning program, families will learn how to transform simple numbers into playful characters and creatures.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 22nd: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure Club
July 22nd: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready to explore the outdoors at Critter Creek. Each week, we’ll meet at the library and head out together to discover nearby creeks, ponds, and forests through guided activities, nature journaling, and hands‑on exploration. Inspired by forest school, this program encourages curiosity, confidence, and a sense of adventure. You’ll investigate nature up close, try new things, and may even spot local wildlife along the way.
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
July 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Love graphic novels? Looking for a cozy place to read, snack, and hang out after school? This monthly tween reading hangout is all about carving out time to relax with your favourite graphic novels—together.
STEM
Solar Oven S'mores
July 22nd: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Build your own solar-powered oven using simple materials and harness the sun’s heat to cook a tasty treat. Along the way, you’ll learn the science behind how it works before making and enjoying your very own delicious s’mores.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
July 22nd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 23rd: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Summer STEM Drop-in
July 23rd: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will enjoy science activities solving creative science problems, and experimenting. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
Socials and Clubs
K-Pop Karaoke and Sing-Along Party
July 25th: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Grab the mic and sing along to your favourite K-Pop Demon Hunter songs! Whether you’re belting out your favorite song or cheering on your friends and family, this karaoke party is all about fun, laughter, and good vibes. Enjoy tasty juice and snacks, hang out with your family, and show off your singing skills - or just soak up the energy.
STEM
Rubik's Cube Club
July 25th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Love puzzles? Rubik’s Cube Club is the place to be! Learn how to solve the iconic cube, try out new solving techniques, and even explore speed-cubing skills. Each session includes beginner-friendly tutorials, fun time challenges, mini competitions, and cool cube tricks.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 27th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
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 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 27th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 27th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!