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Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Drop-in
Halloween Family Craft Party
October 31st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Get into the spirit of spooky season by making Halloween crafts and decorations.
Performing Arts
Drama Llamas
October 31st: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
This program is all about big energy, bold ideas, and lots of laughs! Play fun improv and theatre games while creating characters, stories, and scenes together in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills—no scripts, memorization, or experience required.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
November 2nd: 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
November 2nd: 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
November 2nd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside 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!
Games & Hobbies
Let's Play: Dungeons and Dragons
November 4th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly program for tweens will introduce the basics of the game, including how to create a character, work together as a team, and embark on an exciting adventure. Over four sessions, participants will build their skills, solve challenges, and collaborate with their fellow players to complete a shared quest while exploring the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games.
Music
Ukulele Basics
November 5th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
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.
STEM
Number Ninjas
November 5th: 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
November 7th: 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
November 9th: 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
November 9th: 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
November 9th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside 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!
STEM
Tech Tinker Lab
November 11th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Curious about how everyday technology works? In this hands‑on program, tweens will take apart common household items to explore what’s inside and how the pieces fit together. Participants will safely dismantle objects like hard drives, computer monitors, laptops, remote controls, and more, learning about their inner workings and imagining creative new uses for the parts. Perfect for kids who love to tinker, build, and ask “how does that work?”
Games & Hobbies
Let's Play: Dungeons and Dragons
November 11th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly program for tweens will introduce the basics of the game, including how to create a character, work together as a team, and embark on an exciting adventure. Over four sessions, participants will build their skills, solve challenges, and collaborate with their fellow players to complete a shared quest while exploring the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games.
Performing Arts
Painting: Beyond the Brush
November 12th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and discover new ways to paint in this fun, hands-on art program! Participants will use a canvas, paint, and a variety of unusual tools like Q-tips, forks, string, pom poms, and more to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Experiment with colours, textures, and patterns while exploring different painting techniques.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
November 12th: 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
November 12th: 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
November 14th: 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.
Performing Arts
Drama Llamas
November 14th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
This program is all about big energy, bold ideas, and lots of laughs! Play fun improv and theatre games while creating characters, stories, and scenes together in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills—no scripts, memorization, or experience required.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
November 16th: 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.