Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 17th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 18th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 19th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
August 19th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 20th: 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.
Lifelong Learning
Future Voters Lab
August 20th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids will explore how elections work through a fun, hands-on mock election. Participants will learn about voting, ballots, and why elections matter, while discussing age-appropriate questions about fairness, choice, and decision-making. Working together, the group will take on different roles and experience the key elements of an election from start to finish, building voting literacy in an engaging and interactive way.
Tech and Tools
Exploring Augmented Reality
August 26th: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Create something magical with this hands-on, drop-in Augmented Reality experience using the Quiver app. Start by colouring a page, then watch your artwork pop off the screen as a moving 3D character or scene - bringing creativity and technology together in a fun, playful way. All materials are provided, and you get to take your creations home with you.
Games
Wrong Answers Only Game
September 9th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all class clowns, joke‑makers, and creative thinkers! Get ready for a laugh‑out‑loud challenge inspired by games like Quiplash and improv comedy. Participants will be given prompts, questions, and silly scenarios - but there's one catch: the goal is to come up with the funniest wrong answer possible.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
September 10th: 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!
Writing
Creative Writing Circle
September 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young writers! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, imagination, and storytelling. We'll play writing-inspired games, explore different styles of poetry, and try fun prompts designed to get your ideas flowing. Whether you love writing or are just curious to give it a try, this is a welcoming space to experiment, share, and have fun with words. Light snacks will be provided.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
September 21st: 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 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
Registration required
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.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
September 28th: 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 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
Registration required
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
Registration required
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
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.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
October 5th: 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 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!