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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Special Events
CLOSED Civic Holiday
August 3rd: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
August 4th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll make new friends and explore everything from letters and numbers to turn-taking and getting dressed for recess to help you feel ready for your new adventures in kindergarten. Please note parents/caregivers will be part of the learning process, but there may be times we ask parents/caregivers to leave the room for a short period of time to help children begin to transition to a classroom setting.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
August 4th: 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.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 4th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Socials and Clubs
20s & 30s Social Club
August 4th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Waitlisted
About the Program
Meeting new people as an adult isn’t always easy—but it can be fun! Join us for a relaxed, welcoming social night designed for those in their 20s and 30s. We’ll provide games and laid-back activities to help break the ice, so you can unwind, de-stress, and connect with new people in a low-pressure environment. Light refreshments provided.
Outdoors
Community Concert
August 4th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Enjoy an evening of live music in a relaxed, welcoming outdoor setting. Whether you love discovering local talent or stepping up to the mic yourself, this program offers something for everyone.
Special Events
The Big Balloon Show
August 4th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Event
Get ready for a magical show with a twist - balloons! Drew Ripley brings imagination to life in The Balloon Making Machine Show, a one‑of‑a‑kind performance that blends the wonder of magic with the playful fun of balloons.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
August 5th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick 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
August 5th: 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
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
August 5th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
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.
Arts
How to Draw People
August 5th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn how to draw people using simple shapes in this relaxed and approachable program. You’ll explore techniques for building faces step‑by‑step, including how to add details and bring expressions to life.
Tech and Tools
Design an Online Hero
August 5th: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Drop-in
About the Program
Kids start by designing their very own hero on a physical card: choosing their strengths and flaws, and bringing their character to life with markers on paper. Then comes the Big Reveal: their hero appears on a large screen, speaks to them in a unique voice, and they discover which magical Myshling companion has chosen them. Every child leaves with a printed sticker of the hero they created, something uniquely theirs to take home.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 5th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Transition to Kindergarten
August 5th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
We’ll make new friends and explore everything from letters and numbers to turn-taking and getting dressed for recess to help you feel ready for your new adventures in kindergarten. Please note parents/caregivers will be part of the learning process, but there may be times we ask parents/caregivers to leave the room for a short period of time to help children begin to transition to a classroom setting.
Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure Club
August 5th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to explore the outdoors at Critter Creek. Each week, we’ll meet at the library and head out together to discover nearby creeks, ponds, and forests through guided activities, nature journaling, and hands‑on exploration. Inspired by forest school, this program encourages curiosity, confidence, and a sense of adventure. You’ll investigate nature up close, try new things, and may even spot local wildlife along the way.
STEM
Family STEM Night
August 5th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Program
Explore, experiment, and play together at this hands-on outdoor STEM event for families! Drop-in and try out a variety of activity stations. Families with younger children can also enjoy sensory play at the water table.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
August 5th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 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.
