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Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
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!
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.
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.
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.
Tech and Tools
Stop Motion Animation
October 27th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
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.
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!
STEM
Number Ninjas
October 27th: 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 27th: 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!
Storytimes
Storytime: The World of L.O.L Surprise Dolls
October 28th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Step into the fabulous world of L.O.L. Surprise Dolls at this special storytime!
STEM
Make Your Own Haunted House
October 29th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready for Halloween with this fun program for tween makers. Participants will receive materials to create and design their own haunted house papercraft decoration.
Crafts and Hobbies
Fibre Art
October 29th: 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.
Music
Halloween Family Dance Party
October 29th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Move and groove in your Halloween costume at our Halloween Family Dance Party! We'll do the monster mash and dance to all of our favorite spooky Halloween tunes. We'll also have crafts and other activities.
Crafts and Hobbies
Make a Monster
October 30th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Create your very own monster! We’ll experiment with designing huggable, goofy, slimy, or totally wild pet monsters using a variety of fun and colorful craft supplies. Kids will let their imaginations run loose as they build a one-of-a-kind creature to take home. Silly, spooky, or sweet—every monster is welcome here!
STEM
After School Club: Spooky Halloween Crafts
October 30th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get into the Halloween spirit with an afternoon of making! Kids will create their very own light-up wand—perfect for casting spooky spells, glowing through the night, or adding a magical touch to any costume. All materials provided.
Literacy and Language Learning
Haunted House Escape Room
October 30th: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Looking for a fun Halloween activity to do with friends? Enjoy brain teasers, word puzzles, and more, as participants work through the stations to exit the haunted house. Can you escape the haunted house before Halloween? You bring the skills; we’ll bring the scares!
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
November 1st: 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.