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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Lifelong Learning
ADHD Strategies for Success
August 29th: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for an informative and supportive session presented by psychologists from The ADHD + Spectrum Centre. This program is designed for caregivers and teens who want practical strategies for navigating the school year with ADHD.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
August 31st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Games
Family Board Game Time
August 31st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board game fun! Choose from a variety of classic favourites and modern games, learn something new, or challenge each other to a friendly competition. It's a great opportunity to connect, laugh, and make memories together.
Lifelong Learning
Film Screening & Discussion: "Love in the Time of Fentanyl"
September 1st: 06:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Event
Film Screenings & Discussions are intentionally designed to invite community members open to engaging with complex societal topics from multiple perspectives in an enriching way. Popcorn will be available to enjoy, and after the film, there will be a short, participant-led circle discussion where you can share your thoughts or simply listen in.
Health and Wellness
Hospice 101: More Than a Bed
September 2nd: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
For more than three decades, Hospice Waterloo Region has supported individuals and caregivers through life-limiting illness, death, and bereavement. Services are offered throughout the community as well as at its 11-bed hospice residence.
Lifelong Learning
Laurier Talks: Gaming for Longevity
September 3rd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Registration required
About the Program
Join Dr. John E. Muñoz for an engaging look at how technology and physical activity can work together to support healthy aging. Drawing on research from Wilfrid Laurier University's BioAdaptive Interface Lab, this presentation will explore how immersive technologies such as virtual reality can be used to encourage movement, stimulate the mind, and promote cognitive wellbeing.
Tech and Tools
The Great Library AR Scavenger Hunt
September 5th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready to explore the library in a whole new way! In this interactive scavenger hunt, you’ll use the app Artivive to scan clues and uncover hidden digital surprises. (AR—short for augmented reality—adds virtual images and messages to the real world using a phone or tablet.)
Special Events
CLOSED Labour Day
September 7th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
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