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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Outdoors
City of Waterloo's Beats in the Square
June 5th: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Event
Beats in the Square is a free community celebration highlighting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and Indigenous history, culture, and identity through music, dance, performances, and connection.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
June 6th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
June 6th: 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.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club
June 8th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 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.
STEM
Number Ninjas
June 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper 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.
Outdoors
An Introduction to the Eastside Branch Naturespace
June 9th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Session
Get to know the Eastside Branch Naturespace in this relaxed, guided introduction. Together, we’ll explore the plants, flowers, trees, and our beehives that make this space so special.
Special Events
Poems of Ice and Witness: Book Launch
June 9th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Event
Join us for an evening of eco‑poetry exploring our connection to the natural world, featuring the launch of two new books by local authors and storytellers.
Tech and Tools
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
June 10th: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Red Raccoon Bike Rescue is back at McCormick Branch to help you with your bike repairs this summer. Volunteers will be on hand to help you get your bike all fixed up, but be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn some new skills. We’ll plan to be outside on the lawn, but in the event in inclement weather the rain location for this event will be the Beaupre Room in the Albert McCormick Community Centre.
Literacy and Language Learning
English Conversation Circle
June 10th: 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.
Socials and Clubs
2SLGBTQIA+ Jeopardy Night
June 11th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Put your knowledge to the test at this fun and lively Pride Trivia Night! Whether you’re part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or an ally, everyone is welcome to join in and learn something new. From queer icons and drag superstars to key moments in history, this trivia game covers a wide range of topics in a relaxed, game‑show‑style format.
