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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
November 12th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
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.
Music
Discovering Dance
November 12th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We'll play popular dance-based games, follow simple routines, and learn a few easy moves along the way. It's all about having fun, building coordination, and enjoying music together. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to dance!
Tech and Tools
Detecting AI in Media
November 12th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Learn how to spot the signs of AI-generated content in this presentation. Participants will explore tips and techniques for identifying AI-created images, videos, and written content, using both online and real-world examples. Discover the visual clues, inconsistencies, and other telltale signs that can help distinguish AI-generated media from authentic content. Leave with practical digital literacy skills to help you make more informed decisions about the media you encounter every day.
Performing Arts
Painting: Beyond the Brush
November 12th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get creative and discover new ways to paint in this fun, hands-on art program! Participants will use a canvas, paint, and a variety of unusual tools like Q-tips, forks, string, pom poms, and more to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Experiment with colours, textures, and patterns while exploring different painting techniques.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
November 12th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming monthly hangout for 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens. This is a space to be creative, connect with others, and celebrate everyday pride together!
STEM
Number Ninjas
November 12th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
McCormick 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.
Tech and Tools
Computer Basics
November 13th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
New to computers? This beginner-friendly program is designed for older adults with little to no computer experience. Through small-group instruction and guided practice, participants will learn basic computer skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Storytimes
Special Saturday Stories with Delano Brown
November 14th: 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 Delano Brown as he reads his picture book, My Neighborhood. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts.
Socials and Clubs
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
November 14th: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
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 adults and seniors to enjoy casual conversations, cultural activities, games, and light refreshments.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
November 14th: 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.
Performing Arts
Drama Llamas
November 14th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
This program is all about big energy, bold ideas, and lots of laughs! Play fun improv and theatre games while creating characters, stories, and scenes together in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills—no scripts, memorization, or experience required.
Storytimes
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
November 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
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.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Senses
November 16th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Discover the 5 senses with your little one! With stories, songs, and playful discovery, this engaging program offers a fun way for little ones and their caregivers to explore together.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
November 16th: 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!
STEM
Art and STEM Club
November 16th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
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.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
November 16th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside 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!
