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ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11

with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
2024-07-31 14:30:00 2024-07-31 15:30:00 America/New_York ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11 Ages 9 to 11 years old. John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Wednesday, July 31
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-31 14:30:00 2024-07-31 15:30:00 America/New_York ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11 Ages 9 to 11 years old. John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

Ages 9 to 11 years old.

Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Community Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Unleash your creativity as you explore different technology, design innovative solutions to unique problems, and make lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts of STEM!

This program is part of a series. There are 4 sessions taking place on Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

For children ages 9 to 11 years old.

We kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program’s specified age requirements.

Programmer:  Kerstin

AGE GROUP: | Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
We're closed Monday May 19 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 19 Closed
(Victoria Day)
Tue, May 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 19, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for Victoria Day
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
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
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Wonderful Watercolours for Older Adults
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Family Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
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
For Older Adults
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
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Origami Orb Sculptures - for Tweens
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Drama Games
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full
Beginner Cross Stitch
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Library 101: Our Library, Your Children
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 22, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
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!
This event is full
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
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
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Spring Nature STEM Camp
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
20 & 30s Book Club - "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Computer Basics - for Older Adults
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
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!
Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help for technology questions
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Introduction to Piano Basics
Mon, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration is now closed
Family Pajama Storytime
Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Number Ninjas
Mon, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Open Mic Live Music Night
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Squeegee Paint Party - for Older Adults
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Building with Cubelets
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
Drama Games
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For families with school-aged children.
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Library 101: We've Got Stuff You Like!
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Local Author Showcase - in partnership with KW Writer's Alliance
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
PD Day Fun: Brain Hat Creations
Fri, May 30, All day
All library locations
For Families
The Art of the Bird - A Guided Bird Walk and Gallery Visit
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, Waterloo Park, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
For Teens and Adults
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Special Saturday Stories with Author Kate Jenks Landry - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Family Lego Club
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Number Ninjas
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For families with school-aged children.
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, June 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
A Discussion with Karen Smyth and Kasia Jaronczyk - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, June 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
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