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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Special Events
Circus Training
July 17th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Step right up and join the fun! Participants will rotate through a variety of circus-themed activity stations, including juggling with scarves and balls, plate spinning, ribbon play, and more. They'll also learn basic acrobatics and tumbling while building coordination, confidence, and creativity in this exciting circus-themed training program hosted by Brass Butterflies.
Special Events
Circus Training
July 17th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Step right up and join the fun! Participants will rotate through a variety of circus-themed activity stations, including juggling with scarves and balls, plate spinning, ribbon play, and more. They'll also learn basic acrobatics and tumbling while building coordination, confidence, and creativity in this exciting circus-themed training program hosted by Brass Butterflies.
Outdoors
Fun in the Sun
July 18th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Stop in for some fun in the sun! Enjoy bubbles, water play, crafts, and other playful activities perfect for a summer day.
STEM
Astronaut Training Camp
July 18th: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all future astronauts - your training mission starts here! Get ready to explore space through hands‑on activities, games, and creative challenges for the whole family.
Games
Family Board Games Day
July 18th: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Bring the whole family to the library for a fun day of playing together. A variety of board games, card games, puzzles, and activities will be available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Games
Family Board Games Day
July 18th: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Bring the whole family to the library for a fun day of playing together. A variety of board games, card games, puzzles, and activities will be available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Special Events
WPL 150 Trivia
July 18th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Continue celebrating Waterloo Public Library’s 150th anniversary with fun and engaging trivia. Test your knowledge with a mix of questions - from surprising and quirky facts to moments from the library’s history.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
July 20th: 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.
Outdoors
Baby Tales and Trails
July 20th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Start your week with fresh air, gentle movement, and connection. This relaxed outdoor program for babies and their caregivers takes you on a guided stroll along the walking trails near the Eastside Branch.
Music
Babies & Ones Music
July 20th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and early literacy. We've got it all in this engaging program for babies.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 20th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
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!
Socials and Clubs
Music Mondays
July 20th: 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.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
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!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 20th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Unplug & Unwind: Teen Social
July 20th: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Unplug & unwind at this relaxed hangout created by teens, for teens! Drop in and try a mix of creative stations - such as painting plates, mugs, or mini‑canvases; make fidget toys; bead bracelets and anklets; take on a robotics challenge; or play a board game with friends.
Tech and Tools
STEM for Kids
July 20th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots. Each day offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
