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Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
STEM
"How It Works" Fair
February 18th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
"How it Works" Fair is a three-session project series where kids turn curiosity into a show-and-tell!
STEM
The Great Family Geocache Challenge
February 21st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Explore the trails around the Eastside Branch by using geo-coordinates to locate hidden caches, solve their hidden mysteries and crack the ultimate code.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
February 21st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 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.
Crafts and Hobbies
DIY Family Picture Frames
February 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Make your own one-of-a-kind popsicle-stick photo frame to hold your favourite family picture. Get crafty with glitter, pompoms, stickers, and more as you design a frame that’s as special as your family.
Tech and Tools
STEM for Kids
February 23rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots. Each class offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
STEM
Number Ninjas
February 23rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
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.
STEM
ESQ Winter STEM Club
February 23rd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
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 and play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Games
Chess Night for Tweens
February 24th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Whether you're just learning or already a skilled player, our Chess Night for Tweens is the perfect place to practice your moves, sharpen your skills, and have fun. All levels welcome, no experience needed. Chess sets provided.
Music
Ukulele Basics
February 24th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
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.
STEM
Messy Science Experiments
February 25th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Do you like messy experiments? If so, get ready for a hands-on adventure with fun and exciting science activities.
STEM
Gizmos & Gadgets Workshop
February 26th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the world of engineering with Gigglebots, Cublets, and more! Each week, tweens can build, program, and experiment with different robots, exploring how they work while having a blast. Whether you’re creating, coding, or testing out new designs, every session is packed with hands-on challenges and fun ways to problem-solve.
STEM
Colour STEM Camp
February 28th: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all curious minds! Explore the colourful side of science in this special edition of our STEM Camp. Experiment with the colour spectrum, take part in hands-on activities, and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt that the whole family can join in on - kids, siblings, and grownups alike.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
February 28th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 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.
Special Events
White Questions, Black Answers with Author Grace Ibrahima
February 28th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Event
Children often have a lot going on, with a multitude of questions running through their minds. Enjoy a warm and inclusive afternoon with local Community Changemaker Grace Ibrahima, writer of the book White Questions, Black Answers: Helping Kids to be Seen and Heard. Grace will be Auntie for the afternoon and answer all respectful questions young participants have about skin colour, racism, bigotry, discrimination, and general curiousity.
Tech and Tools
STEM for Kids
March 2nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Kids will dive into fun challenges like solving creative science problems, and experimenting with tech tools and robots. Each class offers something new to discover, build, and explore through play and problem-solving. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
Games
Puzzle Party
March 2nd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Team up with friends - or make some new ones - and compete to see who can finish a 100-piece puzzle the fastest! Your teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills will be put to the test as you race against other teams. Fun prizes await the quickest solvers, so bring your focus, your strategy, and your puzzle passion!
STEM
Number Ninjas
March 2nd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
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.
STEM
ESQ Winter STEM Club
March 2nd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
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 and play with cool tech, crack creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Music
Ukulele Basics
March 3rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
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.
STEM
Gizmos & Gadgets Workshop
March 5th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the world of engineering with Gigglebots, Cublets, and more! Each week, tweens can build, program, and experiment with different robots, exploring how they work while having a blast. Whether you’re creating, coding, or testing out new designs, every session is packed with hands-on challenges and fun ways to problem-solve.