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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
October 30th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
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.
Storytimes
Halloween Eve Dance Party
October 30th: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll kick off our special Halloween celebration with a special silly and spooky storytime, then keep the fun going with music, dancing, crafts, and games. There’ll be a photo booth for costume pics and plenty of chances to move, groove, and giggle.
STEM
After School Club: Spooky Halloween Crafts
October 30th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get into the Halloween spirit with an afternoon of making! Kids will create their very own light-up wand—perfect for casting spooky spells, glowing through the night, or adding a magical touch to any costume. All materials provided.
Crafts and Hobbies
Make a Monster
October 30th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create your very own monster! We’ll experiment with designing huggable, goofy, slimy, or totally wild pet monsters using a variety of fun and colorful craft supplies. Kids will let their imaginations run loose as they build a one-of-a-kind creature to take home. Silly, spooky, or sweet—every monster is welcome here!
Literacy and Language Learning
Haunted House Escape Room
October 30th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Looking for a fun Halloween activity to do with friends? Enjoy brain teasers, word puzzles, and more, as participants work through the stations to exit the haunted house. Can you escape the haunted house before Halloween? You bring the skills; we’ll bring the scares!
Tech and Tools
Large Format Printing 101
October 30th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn how to print like a pro! In this hands-on session, you'll discover how to use the library’s large format printer and how to resize images to make them fit perfectly.
Literacy and Language Learning
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
October 30th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
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.
Storytimes
Firefighter Storytime
November 1st: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Enjoy stories and songs all about community helpers—then meet a real firefighter! Learn about the important work firefighters do to keep our neighbourhoods safe in this fun and interactive storytime.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
November 1st: 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.
Socials and Clubs
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
November 1st: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About the Program
Connect, share, and socialize in Chinese (mostly is Mandarin) at our Chinese Social Club! This friendly drop-in program offers a welcoming space for Chinese-speaking adult and seniors to enjoy casual conversations, cultural activities, games, and light refreshments.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
November 1st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
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.
Storytimes
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
November 1st: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
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.
Socials and Clubs
Majestic Tiles Club
November 3rd: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
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.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Music
November 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and storytelling. We've got it all in this engaging program for ones.
Literacy and Language Learning
Baby Connections
November 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Baby Connections is a program unique to Waterloo Region that helps families develop literacy and language skills with their little ones. Participants will receive a kit of resources designed to encourage continued learning and fun at home.
