Adults

Living With Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+ which provides a space to connect with others who are grieving a death. You do not have to attend every group session, but can select the sessions that suit your specific needs. You are welcome to join at any phase of your grief and attend for as long as you need the support.

Living With Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+ which provides a space to connect with others who are grieving a death. You do not have to attend every group session, but can select the sessions that suit your specific needs. You are welcome to join at any phase of your grief and attend for as long as you need the support.

Join the City of Waterloo, Royal Canadian Legion, and the Waterloo Public Library for a learn to knit or crochet workshop. In these two-hour workshops participants will learn how to make knitted or crocheted poppies. The poppies will be added to our Remembrance Reflections Commemorative Project honouring those who served in times of war. All supplies will be provided.

Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.

Enjoy an evening of Canadian film and TV Trivia, mocktails, and prizes with Thom Ernst, Toronto-based film critic, broadcaster, and author of the memoir The Wild Boy of Waubamik and 101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts. He is the former host of television’s longest running film program, Saturday Night at the Movies.

Join us for a casual drop-in writing group. Bring a work in progress, or start something new in this co-working space for writers.  

Time to reap the fruit of our labour with this very hands-on honey extraction workshop. A beekeeper will assist you over the course of this fun-filled hour as you uncap honeycomb cells, hand-spin honeycombs in the centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and labelling it all!

Come along with us on this fun and engaging walking tour in Uptown Waterloo, as we journey through time to explore the rich history of Waterloo’s most well-known inns and hotels. Situated in the heart of Waterloo, these establishments hold a special place in the community, blending heritage with hospitality since their inception.

Learn the basic stitches of crochet and make a small project in an interactive group setting. This program will be running every other Saturday, which will give registrants plenty of time to practice stitches between lessons.  For adults.

Each week we will gather at the library and set off on a walk through the McCormick neighbourhood. We will follow our outing with some light stretching and regroup at the library.

This is a social group for people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. Participants will have an opportunity to share their projects, chat with other enthusiasts, get advice, and get inspired. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome.

Join the City of Waterloo, Royal Canadian Legion, and the Waterloo Public Library for a learn to knit or crochet workshop. In these two-hour workshops participants will learn how to make knitted or crocheted poppies. The poppies will be added to our Remembrance Reflections Commemorative Project honouring those who served in times of war. All supplies will be provided.

It’s Trivia Time at the Library! Come and test your knowledge on all things Canadian Women’s History (with some fun, current facts as well). With categories featuring facts regarding BIPOC women, women part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, young adult & senior women alike, you are sure to learn something new.

Join us for an evening discussion as author Paige Maylott discusses her book My Body is Distant: A Memoir.

Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.

Learn the ways thieves can steal and use your personal information, tips to keep your financial and personal information safe and what to do if you’re the victim of fraud or identity theft.

Tea and Tales with Muslim Women is an interactive and educational travelling culture café that employs art, entertainment, and dialogue to build bridges of understanding between Muslim women and the larger community. In this one of a kind program you are invited to enjoy cultural teas and treats from around the world while taking part in candid conversations with Muslim women.

Join WPL and SPECTRUM for a reading circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies that takes less commitment than a book club. We'll have different readings (short stories, essays, poetry, etc) that we will read together and then discuss. No preparation needed! The readings will explore 2SLGBTQIA+ topics and/or be written by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers.

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.

Are you a fan of applying henna/mehndi or always been interested in learning more? Join us as we learn about the origins of henna/mehndi used in different parts of the world, apply henna/mehndi on ourselves, and enjoy Bollywood music hits.