Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Socials and Clubs
Tween After School Hangout
September 21st: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come to our casual hangout just for tweens! Play games, chat with friends, get creative, or just relax. There’s no pressure and no set agenda—just good vibes, and a chance to spend time together.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
September 21st: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
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
Canva Poster Design
September 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Up-and-coming artists and budding designers are invited to join this creative program for tweens! We'll use Canva to create posters to print and take home. No previous work with Canva is required; we'll go over the basic skills in the program. All materials provided.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
September 26th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 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.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
September 28th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the exciting connections between art and STEM in this creative, hands-on program. Each session will feature a different theme, such as art and science, art and technology, or art and engineering, giving participants the chance to discover how creativity and innovation work together. Every program date includes a unique craft or project inspired by the day's theme.
Socials and Clubs
Tween After School Hangout
September 28th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come to our casual hangout just for tweens! Play games, chat with friends, get creative, or just relax. There’s no pressure and no set agenda—just good vibes, and a chance to spend time together.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
September 28th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
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
Canva Poster Design
September 30th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Up-and-coming artists and budding designers are invited to join this creative program for tweens! We'll use Canva to create posters to print and take home. No previous work with Canva is required; we'll go over the basic skills in the program. All materials provided.
STEM
Number Ninjas
October 1st: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
October 3rd: 02:00 PM - 03:00 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.
Lifelong Learning
Big City Builders
October 3rd: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
What would your dream city look like? In this creative family program, you'll have the chance to design a city of your own, imagining everything from parks and playgrounds to transportation, buildings, and exciting new attractions.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the exciting connections between art and STEM in this creative, hands-on program. Each session will feature a different theme, such as art and science, art and technology, or art and engineering, giving participants the chance to discover how creativity and innovation work together. Every program date includes a unique craft or project inspired by the day's theme.
Socials and Clubs
Tween After School Hangout
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come to our casual hangout just for tweens! Play games, chat with friends, get creative, or just relax. There’s no pressure and no set agenda—just good vibes, and a chance to spend time together.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
October 5th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
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!
STEM
Make Your Own Marble Maze
October 7th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Celebrate Science Literacy Week by designing and building your own marble maze! Combining STEAM concepts with game and toy design, this hands-on program challenges participants to use problem solving, logic, spatial reasoning, and creativity to create a maze full of twists, turns, dead ends, alternate routes, and tricky traps. Plan your course, decorate your design, and put it to the test by trying out other participants' mazes. This fun and engaging challenge is sure to stretch your brain and spark your imagination.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
October 8th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming monthly hangout for 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens. This is a space to be creative, connect with others, and celebrate everyday pride together!
STEM
Number Ninjas
October 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Games & Hobbies
Mario Kart Tournament
October 10th: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Start your engines! In this Nintendo-inspired program, participants will play against other attendees in Mario Kart 8 for Nintendo Switch. When participants are not racing during their allotted time, there will be fun activity stations: pixel coloring, creating license plates, and playing a ring toss style game of tire toss. All racers receive a pit crew badge upon entry to the race track!
Performing Arts
Tween Artists in Residence
October 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Budding tween artists are invited to join us for this 3-part series, where you get to fill our gallery space with your art...with a twist!
Music
Ukulele Basics
October 15th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Discover the joy of the ukulele in this beginner-friendly program. Learn the basics of playing chords, simple strumming patterns, and a few easy songs to get you started. No experience needed—just enthusiasm and curiosity. Participants may bring their own ukulele or borrow one with a library card.