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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Special Saturday Stories with Author Jen MacGregor
October 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Event
Join us for a special storytime with children’s author Jen MacGregor as she reads her latest picturebook, Mags MacDonald Had a Jetpack. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts.
STEM
Family LEGO Club
October 3rd: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! This family-friendly program invites builders of all ages to explore, create, and connect through open-ended LEGO play. Building with LEGO encourages teamwork, sparks STEAM learning, boosts problem-solving skills, and inspires imaginative thinking.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
October 3rd: 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.
Lifelong Learning
Big City Builders
October 3rd: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
What would your dream city look like? In this creative family program, you'll have the chance to design a city of your own, imagining everything from parks and playgrounds to transportation, buildings, and exciting new attractions.
Socials and Clubs
Go and Gomoku
October 3rd: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Waitlisted
About the Program
Discover the fun and strategy of Go and Gomoku (Five in a Row) at the library! All skill levels are welcome; whether you’re learning the rules for the first time or sharpening your skills, you’ll find a friendly and relaxed space to play and connect.
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get outside and explore with this family‑friendly nature adventure around Critter Creek at the Eastside Branch. Each week features themed stories, songs, and hands‑on discovery that invite children to connect with the natural world.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
STEM
Art and STEM Club
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Explore the exciting connections between art and STEM in this creative, hands-on program. Each session will feature a different theme, such as art and science, art and technology, or art and engineering, giving participants the chance to discover how creativity and innovation work together. Every program date includes a unique craft or project inspired by the day's theme.
Socials and Clubs
Tween After School Hangout
October 5th: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Come to our casual hangout just for tweens! Play games, chat with friends, get creative, or just relax. There’s no pressure and no set agenda—just good vibes, and a chance to spend time together.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
October 5th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
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!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
October 6th: 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 6th: 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
Explore Play Learn
October 7th: 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
Seniors Social Club
October 7th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
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.
Socials and Clubs
Creative Aging Expo
October 7th: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the power of creativity and connection at our Creative Aging Expo - an inspiring event designed for older adults. Organizations from across the Region will gather to showcase programs, services, and opportunities that support artistic exploration, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
