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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.

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Enjoy a guided bird walk through Waterloo Park with bird expert David Gascoigne, followed by a visit to the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery to explore Nestcraft—a unique exhibition about swallows and human collaboration in nest-building—along with several other thought-provoking shows on display. Along the way, discover the remarkable lives of birds and the many ways we can observe, support, and learn from them.

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Have fun with reading, singing, rhyming and movement to help build your child’s literacy skills for life.

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Join us for a special active storytime with children’s author Kate Jenks Landry. Our special guest author will be reading their newest book, A Summer Without Anna.

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Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! Building with LEGO® sparks STEAM learning, fosters teamwork, enhances problem-solving skills, and encourages cooperation and social interaction.

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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.

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Celebrate the vital role of bees and pollinators with fun hands-on activities: make your own bee house, create pollinator-friendly seed paper, and plant flowers using seeds from our seed library. 

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Join us for an interactive program featuring stories, songs, dances, rhymes, crafts, games, and early literacy activities. This engaging session welcomes children of all ages who are eager to learn Chinese language and explore Chinese culture.

About Tech Connect 

During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet. 

About Tech Connect 

During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet. 

About Drop-in Tech Connect Sessions 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in session. Tech Coaches will provide some help to everyone that attends this session. 

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Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.

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This is a social group for people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired. Some experience in knitting and crochet is required.

About Tech Connect 

During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet. 

About Tech Connect 

During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet. 

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An Amazing Race-style Adventure Around Uptown Waterloo.

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An Amazing Race-style Adventure Around Uptown Waterloo.

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Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.

About Tech Connect 

During this personalized one-on-one technology session, a Tech Coach will help you build your digital skills and knowledge using your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Select the topic that you want to learn about such as Waterloo Public Library's online resources, using email or navigating the internet. 

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.