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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
May 13th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Come and join the fun at our Seniors Social Club! Sip on hot tea or coffee while enjoying lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and the chance to meet new friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
May 13th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
May 13th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Step into the world of strategy, skill, and tradition with the Majestic Tiles Club! Whether you're brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, this friendly group is the perfect place to learn, play, and connect.
Arts
Hand Lettering Basics: Block Letters
May 13th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Discover the fun of expressing words through art! In this beginner‑friendly hand lettering program for older adults, you’ll learn how to turn simple writing into eye‑catching illustrated letters. We’ll start with classic block lettering and explore the differences between clean, modern styles and more traditional or decorative serif styles.
Tech and Tools
Digital Decluttering
May 13th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Take some dedicated time to simplify your digital life in this relaxed, supportive program for older adults. With guidance from staff, you’ll learn practical ways to organize, refresh, and feel more confident using your device.
Crafts and Hobbies
Design a Book Bag
May 13th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and design your own personalized library book bag. All materials will be provided.
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
May 13th: 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
English Conversation Circle
May 13th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.
Crafts and Hobbies
Make a Lucky Charm
May 13th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create a small token you can carry in your pocket—something meaningful, personal, and made with a little imagination. In this relaxed adult workshop, you’ll design a tiny charm that can serve as a reminder of joy, intention, friendship, or anything that feels important to you.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
May 14th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
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.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
May 14th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Enjoy themed stories, songs, games, and other fun activities that change every week!
STEM
LEGO Lab
May 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Let your imagination run wild with LEGO®! Kids will have access to a variety of LEGO bricks to build anything they can dream up, from towering creations to intricate designs. Take part in fun LEGO challenges that test creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. It’s a hands-on, playful program where kids can build, experiment, and share their creations with friends.
Tech and Tools
After School Maker Club
May 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will enjoy creating fun gadgets, solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots - including Ozobots, Cubelets, and LEGO Spike Robotics. Every session offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
STEM
Machines in Motion: Propulsion Physics
May 14th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Drop-in
About the Program
It’s not rocket science...it’s propulsion physics! Momentum, kinetic energy, Newton’s Second Law of Motion, and the science of simple machines that move are at the heart of this program for Tweens. Participants will have the chance to visit a variety of stations and learn about propulsion science by making a Copter Launcher, a Mini Spinner, and a Rocket Balloon, while also having a chance to do a Simple Machines Seek and Find.
Socials and Clubs
Discover WPL's Seed Library
May 14th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Curious about growing your own food? Discover how to get started at home with WPL’s Seed Library. Learn how it works, explore what’s available, and pick up practical tips on planting, seed care, and growing successfully. Open to all experience levels, this session offers guidance, inspiration, and plenty of time for questions and conversation with fellow gardeners, growers, and nature lovers.
Literacy and Language Learning
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
May 14th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Under the direction of a Spanish teacher, practice conversational Spanish, meet other Spanish speakers and make new friends. A basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary in order to be able to participate.
Special Events
Click Here Now: Sketch Comedy Revue
May 15th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Click Here Now is a game show-style sketch comedy revue that explores cybersecurity for seniors. Through this hilarious and interactive show, audiences will learn techniques for how to identify fraudulent activities and protect their data. Each performance concludes with a Q&A with Wilmot Technologies. Blending preventative skills, real-life anecdotes, and humour, Click Here Now makes cybersecurity accessible, relatable, and fun—for everyone except scammers!
