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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
October 10th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Spend your Saturday mornings with us and enjoy different stories, songs, and activities each week.
Games & Hobbies
Mario Kart Tournament
October 10th: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Start your engines! In this Nintendo-inspired program, participants will play against other attendees in Mario Kart 8 for Nintendo Switch. When participants are not racing during their allotted time, there will be fun activity stations: pixel coloring, creating license plates, and playing a ring toss style game of tire toss. All racers receive a pit crew badge upon entry to the race track!
Special Events
CLOSED Thanksgiving
October 12th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Drop-in
Region of Waterloo Waste Info Pop-Up
October 13th: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Registration required
About the Program
Come chat with Region of Waterloo Waste Management staff! Bring your waste questions, learn some helpful waste-sorting tips, and find out about an upcoming free garbage cart size exchange period this fall, giving you the opportunity to swap your cart size at no cost.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 13th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
October 13th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
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
Picturebook Book Club
October 13th: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a fun and friendly book club just for kids! Bring a picturebook you've recently read (or are excited to share) and get ready to talk about stories, characters, illustrations, and favourite moments with other young readers.
STEM
Chess Club
October 13th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Registration required
About the Program
Love chess or curious to learn? Join our Chess Club, a friendly gathering for anyone interested in the game—whether you’re a beginner just learning the moves or an experienced player looking for a challenge. Come play, learn strategies, practice your skills, and enjoy a fun, relaxed environment with fellow chess enthusiasts. Bring a friend or come on your own—everyone is welcome at the board!
STEM
Star Watching Party
October 13th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Event
View the night skies with the KW Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Learn basic astronomy and telescope education and move to observing as the sun sets. We will have access to Mercury and the Moon (good for crater views), and some other deep sky treasures for viewing.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 14th: 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!
Lifelong Learning
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
October 14th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all Older Adult artists: we need you to help us fill our gallery space with your art...with a twist! The art you make will be built upon and created with Tweens contributing their work from our Eastside Branch. Here is what we have planned for each week in the series:
Arts & Crafts
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
October 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Budding tween artists are invited to join us for this 3-part series, where you get to fill our gallery space with your art...with a twist!
Lifelong Learning
Financial Literacy for Students with Mason Leite
October 14th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Gain the knowledge and confidence to take control of your financial future in this practical workshop for high school and university students. Presented by Mason Leite of Martin Christopher Investments, this session will explore key financial literacy topics including budgeting, setting financial goals, understanding credit, and deciding when to focus on saving versus paying down debt. Participants will learn strategies to help them make informed financial decisions now and in the years ahead. After the presentation, put your new knowledge to the test with a fun financial literacy trivia challenge.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
October 15th: 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.
