Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Tech and Tools
3D Printer Basics and Design
October 7th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Tweens and their caregiver(s) will learn basics of 3D printing in this hands-on program. We'll explore how 3D printers work and learn to design a simple creation using beginner-friendly software.
Arts
Drama Games
October 8th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you have a flair for the dramatics? Participate in drama games and fun activities as you learn more about what it takes to be an actor.
Tech and Tools
Tech for Tweens
October 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Each week, tweens will get hands-on with a different piece of cool tech—from Cubelets and Ozobots to LittleBits and LEGO Spike Robotics. It’s a fun and engaging way to explore how technology works while learning through play, experimentation, and creativity.
Drop-in
PD Day Fun: Paper Bag Haunted House
October 10th: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Heading to the library to play, explore, and discover something new on your PD Day? While you're here, get creative with an eerie paper bag haunted house craft. Use your imagination to decorate it in your own unique way—all materials provided!
Arts
Drawing Techniques: Cartoons from Numbers
October 11th: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
What’s in a number? A lot of possibilities! In this Christopher Hart inspired cartooning program, we'll learn to draw cartoons using numbers as the basic structure for fun creatures. Participants will be guided through and shown how to create cartoons, and learn about the basics of lines in cartooning.
Health and Wellness
Scrubbing Away Beauty Standards & DIY Lip Scrub
October 11th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
As we approach the end of the year, we'll take a moment to reflect on the beauty standards that stood out in 2025, as well as those from the past. We'll explore why these ideals might not be realistic or healthy. The central theme of our program is that beauty is subjective—a key message for tweens and teens to understand. Additionally, we'll highlight the importance of self-care, and participants will have the opportunity to create their own lip scrubs to take home.
Arts
Drama Games
October 15th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you have a flair for the dramatics? Participate in drama games and fun activities as you learn more about what it takes to be an actor.
Crafts and Hobbies
Button Making
October 16th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get creative and design your very own buttons! In this fun hands-on program, kids will decorate designs to turn into buttons with the button maker.
Crafts and Hobbies
Learn to Cricut
October 16th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Curious about how Cricut machines work? This program gives tweens and their caregiver a chance to learn the basics with a hands-on tutorial and plenty of time to experiment.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
October 18th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
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.
STEM
Number Ninjas
October 20th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
Tech and Tools
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club
October 20th: 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—play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Arts
Drama Games
October 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Do you have a flair for the dramatics? Participate in drama games and fun activities as you learn more about what it takes to be an actor.
Crafts and Hobbies
Fibre Art
October 22nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn the basics of fibre arts and explore beginner-friendly skills like sewing, cross-stitch, and macramé.
STEM
Slime Science
October 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing as we mix up a batch of slime together. It’s gooey, squishy, sensory fun that’s all about exploring and playing with science.
Crafts and Hobbies
After School Club: Mini Pokémon Terrariums
October 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create your very own Pokémon world in miniature! In this hands-on program, kids will design and build their own Pokémon-themed terrariums. Gotta craft 'em all!
Storytimes
Stuffie Sleepover
October 23rd: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dress in your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a special storytime. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and fun together before you decide whether your stuffie will stay for an overnight sleepover in the library.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
October 25th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
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.
Writing
Creative Writing Circle
October 27th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Tweens will tap into their inner creative through a mix of games, silly writing challenges, and fun ice breaker questions designed to spark imagination and laughter. Snacks will be provided to keep the ideas—and energy—flowing!
Tech and Tools
Stop Motion Animation
October 27th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring your stories to life through stop motion animation. Kids will use iPads and a simple stop motion app to create their very own short videos. With paper, clay, and other fun materials, they’ll design and build characters, set up scenes, and capture each frame to make their creations move. It’s a hands-on, creative experience perfect for budding filmmakers and imaginative minds.