Kids & Tweens

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Let imaginations bloom in this hands-on art program for kids! Young artists can express their creativity by designing and painting their own canvas or decorating a flower pot with colourful, one-of-a-kind creations. It’s all about exploring ideas, trying new techniques, and making something uniquely theirs to take home.

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

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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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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.

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

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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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Join us for a relaxed and welcoming hangout for 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens and their grown‑ups. This is a space to be creative, connect with others, and celebrate Pride Month together.

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Love graphic novels? Looking for a cozy place to read, snack, and hang out after school? This monthly tween reading hangout is all about carving out time to relax with your favourite graphic novels—together.

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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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Get ready for some summer fun at the library! Drop in and get creative with a mix of playful crafts and messy‑in‑a‑good‑way activities. Make colourful summer‑themed creations, blow bubbles, and try your hand at making slime.

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Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will enjoy science activities solving creative science problems, and experimenting. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.

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Get ready to launch, aim, and knock it down! In this action‑packed program, kids will test their skills using slingshots big and small. Start with handheld slingshots and challenge each other to take down “walls,” then level up to a life‑sized slingshot to launch a beach ball across the room!

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

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

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Kick off your week with a STEM‑filled adventure! This session explores the theme of ramps and motion, with a variety of interactive stations where kids can experiment, build, and see science in action.

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Calling all young builders! Kids are invited to bring a small stuffed animal friend and design the perfect hotel room just for them. Using cardboard and other recycled materials, families will plan, build, and decorate cozy, creative rooms for their plush guests.

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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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Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will enjoy science activities solving creative science problems, and experimenting. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.

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Spy Pokémon while exploring the trails around the Eastside Branch and use geo-coordinates to locate hidden caches, solve their hidden mysteries and crack the ultimate code.