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Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet

Uncovering Waterloo Region's Untold Stories

2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet For Adults Eastside Branch - Program Room

Saturday, February 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet For Adults Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Event

Join researcher and Black history writer Peggy Plet as she presents 'Discovering Waterloo Region’s Untold Stories: Celebrating Black History.' Recognizing the presence and contributions of Black residents in our community's history is crucial for historical accuracy and fostering a sense of belonging and pride among current Black residents.

While Waterloo Region's history is often associated with German and Pennsylvania Mennonite traditions, Peggy's mission is to uncover overlooked narratives that enrich our community's fabric. By bringing these untold stories to light, she aims to deepen our understanding of the past and make our shared heritage more inclusive and meaningful.

Central to Peggy's work is highlighting the profound legacy of Black residents in Waterloo Region, including Kitchener-Waterloo, showcasing their experiences, contributions, and resilience. By shedding light on these often-forgotten stories, she hopes to inspire ongoing learning about this essential yet overlooked chapter in Canadian history.

Celebrating our community's diversity and embracing all aspects of our past ensures a more connected and inclusive future.

About Peggy Plet

Peggy Plet was born in Suriname. After nearly three decades in the Netherlands, she now considers Canada home. She is a descendent of enslaved Africans and the third generation born after Emancipation. Peggy is aware of the sacrifices made by her ancestors on whose shoulders she stands. She has been studying Black History as an Independent researcher for almost thirty years. Recurring themes in her research are: Why are narratives constructed the way they are? What are the stories we are telling ourselves about the past? Whose stories get archived and who decides this?

She stated that knowing her history allows her to live her life with purpose. When she is not working or researching, she enjoys cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and riding her bike.

Peggy is a published author, developer and walking tour leader of Black Presence in Berlin, in downtown Kitchener.


Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Programmer: Nancy

Eastside Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 27 Closed

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

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
McCormick Branch
For babies ages birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 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

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 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

Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For families with children ages birth to 8 years old with their caregiver(s).

Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 11 to 23 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone welcome

Fri, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
McCormick Branch
For Families

Mon, Aug 04, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for the Civic Holiday

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Teens, Adults and Older Adults.

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 11 to 23 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone welcome

Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Everyone Welcome

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Waterloo Park Promenade
Everyone welcome

Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults

Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.

Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trails - Eastside Branch
For Families
This event is full

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 11 to 23 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone welcome

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For families with kids ages birth to 8 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 17 to 19 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone welcome

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, August 4 2025 at 7:00pm

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 7:00pm