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Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival

for World Bee Day

2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival For kids ages 7 to 12 years old. McCormick Branch -

Saturday, May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival For kids ages 7 to 12 years old. McCormick Branch -

For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

About the Program

Step into the wings of a pollinator and see if you can survive the season! Play as a hummingbird, butterfly, or bee as you gather resources, avoid real-world threats, and navigate the challenges pollinators face every day. This fun, interactive experience helps kids understand the important roles different pollinators play in our ecosystem—all through hands-on, active gameplay that’s perfect for nature lovers and kids who like to move.

For kids ages 7 to 12 years old. Please register each child attending separately. For this program, a caregiver must accompany children under the age of 10 in the program, as part of it will take place outside of the library.   

This program is being offered at multiple locations and the activities will be the same. Please register for only one program. 

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


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. 

Staff: Maddy

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Outdoors | Environment |

TAGS: | Other Children's programming |

McCormick Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
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Mon, May 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 16 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

About the branch

The McCormick Branch is nestled in the heart of the Lakeshore neighbourhood, providing exciting resources to its residents. The second oldest of Waterloo Public Library’s locations, the McCormick Branch is small but mighty and is part of the Albert McCormick Community Centre which features a large outdoor play area, splash pad and skate park.

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Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tue, May 19, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
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McCormick Branch
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Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
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Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
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McCormick Branch
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
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Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
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Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
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Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults