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Roots & Shoots Day of Action

Rescue, Replant and Remove
2024-05-11 13:00:00 2024-05-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Roots & Shoots Day of Action Families Eastside Branch - Naturespace, Program Room

Saturday, May 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-11 13:00:00 2024-05-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Roots & Shoots Day of Action Families Eastside Branch - Naturespace, Program Room

Eastside Branch

Naturespace, Program Room

Families

Join us for a teen-led community day of action to help rescue, replant, and remove waste from around our Eastside Branch. Start your day by removing litter and waste from around the Eastside Branch then put on your maker hats and build a bird house to help increase the number of animal homes in your neighborhood! Finish the day by planting and learning about pollinator and native plants to support the different species living in our area and help beautify the outdoors spaces around the Eastside Branch.

NOTE: this event will take place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

For families with children of all ages.  Drop-in.

About the Project

A group of teens from the WPL Teen Events Team recognized the need for environmental literacy opportunities at the library and have planned a community day of action at our Eastside Branch focused on planting pollinator plants, enhancing wildlife, and removing litter. To make this day possible, the teens and WPL staff worked together to secure a grant from the Roots and Shoots program from the Jane Goodall Institute, which is focused on inspiring and equipping the next generation of conservation leaders.

Programmers:  Claire and Christine

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Outdoor | Other Children's Programming |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 17 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the branch

Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

Upcoming events

CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 19, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for Victoria Day
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
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This event is full
Wonderful Watercolours for Older Adults
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Family Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Discovering Nature
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Drama Games
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Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Beginner Cross Stitch
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Bedtime Storytime
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Library 101: Our Library, Your Children
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 22, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in for help for technology questions
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Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
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This event is full
Computer Basics - for Older Adults
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
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Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Main Library
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McCormick Branch
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
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Mon, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
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20s & 30s Social Club
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Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
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This event is full
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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McCormick Branch
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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McCormick Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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This event is full
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McCormick Branch
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