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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
September 30th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities!
Storytimes
Sensory Storytime
September 30th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Registration required
About the Program
Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and sensory-friendly activities in a welcoming and inclusive environment designed for children, youth, and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, sensory differences, and their families or caregivers. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
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.
Lifelong Learning
Honey Extraction
September 30th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Waitlisted
About the Program
A hands-on demonstration of how honey moves from hive to jar, revealing the tools and techniques used by beekeepers. Witness the extraction process and gain a deeper appreciation for the care, effort, and natural rhythm behind every harvest.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
October 1st: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Special Events
Indigenous Voices: Stories Across Generations
October 1st: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Event
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join Bangishimo and their mother, Elder and Residential School Survivor Lila Bruyere, for a powerful conversation about family, resilience, and the lasting impacts of the residential school system across generations.
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.
Tech and Tools
Computer Basics
October 2nd: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
New to computers? This beginner-friendly program is designed for older adults with little to no computer experience. Through small-group instruction and guided practice, participants will learn basic computer skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Storytimes
Special Saturday Stories with Author Jen MacGregor
October 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Event
Join us for a special storytime with children’s author Jen MacGregor as she reads her latest picturebook, Mags MacDonald Had a Jetpack. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts.
STEM
Family LEGO Club
October 3rd: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! This family-friendly program invites builders of all ages to explore, create, and connect through open-ended LEGO play. Building with LEGO encourages teamwork, sparks STEAM learning, boosts problem-solving skills, and inspires imaginative thinking.
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.
Socials and Clubs
Go and Gomoku
October 3rd: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Waitlisted
About the Program
Discover the fun and strategy of Go and Gomoku (Five in a Row) at the library! All skill levels are welcome; whether you’re learning the rules for the first time or sharpening your skills, you’ll find a friendly and relaxed space to play and connect.
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get outside and explore with this family‑friendly nature adventure around Critter Creek at the Eastside Branch. Each week features themed stories, songs, and hands‑on discovery that invite children to connect with the natural world.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
