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Mini Robot Camp

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

Learn all about robotic sensors and actions in this two day mini camp.

For children ages 6 to 8. Please register each child attending.

Please note, a caregiver must remain in the library while children under 10 years of age attend a program.

This program is part of a series. There are 2 sessions taking place on Thursday July 11 and Friday July 12.

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

Programmer:  Christine

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Technology, social media and computer literacy |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 16 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

Fairytale Storytime with Snow White - March Break Program
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 and up with a caregiver.
This event is full
Before It’s Dark: Social Deduction Game - March Break Program
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 12 to 15 years.
This event is full
Robobuilders Family Workshop - March Break Program
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For families with children ages 5+ and their caregiver.
This event is full
Dinosaur Exploration with Club Rex - March Break Program
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 8 to 11 years old.
Reading Buddies
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ Spring STEM Library Club - for Tweens
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Reading Buddies
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ Spring STEM Library Club - for Tweens
Mon, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
DIY Cricut Decals - for Teens
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years.
This event is full
DiSCoVeR: Dancing Storytime - with Cosmic Fishing Theatre
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Families with children ages 3 to 7 years old.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
A Discussion with Author Robert Rotenberg - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
A Discussion with Author Tess Chakkalakal - in partnership with the University of Waterloo
Fri, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Eid Celebration - in partnership with the Coalition of Muslim Women
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room,Program Room
For Families
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
Computer Basics - for Older Adults
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
Discovering Dinosaurs
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
Spool Knitting Club
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
Imperfect Art
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 7:00pm
ESQ Spring STEM Library Club - for Tweens
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Paint & Sip: Spring Edition
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, March 18 2025 at 7:00pm
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
A Discussion with Authors Vinh Nguyen and S. Thammavongsa - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, March 18 2025 at 7:00pm
Ones Exploring Art
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 7:00pm
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Make & Take: Beginner Macramé
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 9:00am
Index Card Castles
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 7:00pm
Art Club for Kids
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 7:00pm
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Letters and Numbers Through Art
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
Loom Knitting
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
Friendship Bracelets
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
A Discussion with Author Kyo Lee - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens & Adults
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
2SLGBTQ+ Reading Circle - with SPECTRUM
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
Workshop with Author Kyo Lee - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Thu, Apr 10, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Students
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
Kaleidocycle Science: Make Your Own Hexaflexagon
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
20 & 30s Book Club - "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig
Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
The Art of Upcycling: Sneaker Edition
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 7:00pm
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