Books & Audiobooks
May 4-10, 2026 is Mental Health Week in Canada. Founded in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Mental Health Week offers practical ways to maintain and improve our mental health as well as practical solutions to support recovery from mental illness.
This year’s theme is “Come Together, Canada.” This Mental Health Week, CMHA is inviting you to connect with your community and yourself! Together, we can strengthen belonging, reduce isolation, and support well-being, because connection strengthens mental health.
Join us in reflecting on how we can support one another and ourselves; browse our curated list of suggested reads and resources below to get started.
Programs & Events
Strengthen connections and combat isolation through creative, educational and engaging programs.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 6th: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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 6th: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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.
Socials and Clubs
Music Mondays
July 6th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a low‑pressure, joy‑filled music‑making session with a friendly group of peers. Each gathering features a curated mix of songs—both old favorites and new discoveries—selected by Grace (your host), with help from group suggestions and a lifetime of inspiration from her parents’ record collection.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
July 7th: 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.
Tech and Tools
How To: 3D Print
July 7th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Session
Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? This beginner session will walk you through the basic steps of running a successful 3D print on the 3D printers at our Eastside Branch. Perfect for anyone new to the technology or looking for a simple introduction.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 7th: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
McCormick 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.
Tech Connect
Tech Connect Appointment
July 7th: 03:00 PM - 03:45 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.
Special Events
Fiction & Folktales: Black Writers & Stories in Conversation
July 7th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Event
The story, even a fictionalised one, is a historical record of identity and presence. From Anansi stories, to the writings of pioneering Black writers such as Louise Bennett, Octavia Butler and Nalo Hopkinson, Black storytellers preserve memory and ritual alongside writing and protecting Black futures.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Social Club
July 7th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
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. Light refreshments provided.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
July 8th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick 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.
