Kids & Tweens

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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.

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Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day with a fun-filled program inspired by the classic story! We'll champion bravery and creativity by making themed crafts including paper crowns, bookmarks, stickers and more. 

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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.

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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, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!

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Discover the joy of the ukulele in this beginner-friendly program. Learn the basics of playing chords, simple strumming patterns, and a few easy songs to get you started. No experience needed—just enthusiasm and curiosity. Participants may bring their own ukulele or borrow one with a library card.

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Get creative, get curious, and get a little messy in this hands-on art program for kids and their grownups. Move between different activity stations and try out a variety of messy (but washable!) art materials as you go. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty - making messes is part of the fun. And since this is a true Messtival, everyone helps tidy up together as we rotate stations.

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Get creative, get curious, and get a little messy in this hands-on art program for kids and their grownups. Move between different activity stations and try out a variety of messy (but washable!) art materials as you go. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty - making messes is part of the fun. And since this is a true Messtival, everyone helps tidy up together as we rotate stations.

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Get ready to shine at the ultimate Glow Dance Party for kids! We’ll crank up the kid‑friendly dance music, break out the glowsticks and streamers, and turn on the blacklights for a high‑energy March Break celebration.

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Drop in with ESQ this March Break at one of two library locations and try out fun, hands‑on STEM activities perfect for curious kids and families! Each pop-up will feature two quick activity options, each taking about 5–15 minutes. Come by, experiment, play, and then head off to the rest of your March Break adventures!

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The Furry Friends Program is a family-friendly educational experience that introduces participants to a variety of small animals. Guests will learn about animal characteristics and care while meeting two breeds of rabbits, a chinchilla, a hedgehog or guinea pig, and other furry animals. A bird or reptile may also be included to expand learning. This engaging program encourages curiosity and a respect for animals.

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Professor Oak’s Pokémon Research Lab is in emergency lockdown after Team Rocket pressed the wrong buttons while trying to steal rare Pokémon data! The doors are sealed, the systems are offline, and the Pokémon inside need help. Trainers will work together to solve 8 Pokémon-themed challenges, restart the lab, and escape before the power runs out. Bring your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and Pokémon knowledge for this fast-paced, puzzle-filled adventure.

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Spend some time getting creative with friends while painting your own design on a glass, with music playing in the background picked by the group. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is all about experimenting, hanging out, and making something you can actually use—everyone will head home with one painted drinking glass to keep.

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Get outside and enjoy some fresh air at this family-friendly, outdoor drop-in designed to spark active play and exploration in late winter and early spring. Families can move between hands-on stations inspired by wildlife adaptations, sensory experiences, and creative play—perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups. Bundle up, dress for the weather, and get ready to play and explore together!

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Create something magical with this hands-on, drop-in Augmented Reality experience using the Quiver app. Start by colouring a page, then watch your artwork pop off the screen as a moving 3D character or scene - bringing creativity and technology together in a fun, playful way. All materials are provided, and you get to take your creations home with you.

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Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).

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Get ready to learn, experiment, and have fun with a variety of hands-on science activities. From simple experiments to curious challenges, this program is all about trying things out, asking questions, and discovering how the world works—one experiment at a time.

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Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! This family-friendly program invites builders of all ages to explore, create, and connect through open-ended LEGO play. Building with LEGO encourages teamwork, sparks STEM learning, boosts problem-solving skills, and inspires imaginative thinking.

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Drop in with ESQ this March Break at one of two library locations and try out fun, hands‑on STEM activities perfect for curious kids and families! Each pop-up will feature two quick activity options, each taking about 5–15 minutes. Come by, experiment, play, and then head off to the rest of your March Break adventures!

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Read, move, and build like a robot in this playful, hands-on program. We’ll share robot stories, try “unplugged” coding activities by pretending we’re robots, and use art and building supplies to create our own pretend robots. Expect lots of imagination, movement, and creative building along the way.

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Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).