Books & Audiobooks
Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
August 19th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick 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
Explore Play Learn
August 19th: 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
August 19th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 19th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
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.
Outdoors
Family Gardening
August 19th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Get your hands in the soil and enjoy a fun outdoor gardening experience for the whole family! Join us in the Naturespace to explore, create, and spend time together in the fresh air.
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
August 19th: 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.
Tech and Tools
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
August 19th: 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.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Art
August 20th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create art with your little one! Enjoy a storytime together, sing songs, make an original art piece, and have fun.
History and Genealogy
Timbers In Time: A Cabin's Journey Through Generations copy
August 20th: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Open House
Visit the 1820 Log Cabin, where Waterloo first schoolhouse opened with winter lessons taught entirely in German. Discover how this humble one-room school transformed into a home for Black freedom seekers before becoming a beloved icon of Waterloo Park. Drop-in anytime during the duration of the open house to get a sneak peak and learn more.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
August 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a special Explore Play Learn series where babies and toddlers can enjoy their very own splash pad experience! We’ll start indoors in the Auditorium with a fun, summer‑themed storytime before heading outside to sing, play, and splash in temperature‑controlled water. There will be two splash zones—one for babies and one for toddlers—so everyone can play comfortably at their own level. Please come with your child dressed for water play, and don’t forget sunscreen and a towel. If your child prefers to stay dry, indoor free play activities will be available as well.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside 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.
Lifelong Learning
Future Voters Lab
August 20th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids will explore how elections work through a fun, hands-on mock election. Participants will learn about voting, ballots, and why elections matter, while discussing age-appropriate questions about fairness, choice, and decision-making. Working together, the group will take on different roles and experience the key elements of an election from start to finish, building voting literacy in an engaging and interactive way.
Outdoors
Uptown BIA Night Market
August 20th: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Event
The Uptown Waterloo BIA's popular Night Market is back at the library for another year. Taste local treats, browse local vendors, enjoy entertainment from musicians and performers, and take part in fun pop-up programming.
