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Registration opens:
April 30th, 2026 7:00pm

Custom Snapback Social

for Teens
2026-05-23 15:00:00 2026-05-23 16:30:00 America/New_York Custom Snapback Social For teens ages 13 to 18 years old. McCormick Branch -

Saturday, May 23
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-23 15:00:00 2026-05-23 16:30:00 America/New_York Custom Snapback Social For teens ages 13 to 18 years old. McCormick Branch -

For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

About the Program

Design and personalize your own snapback or baseball hat by adding embroidery. Whether you want to stitch a word, a simple drawing, or a unique design, you decide how your hat gets customized. Enjoy music suggested by you and snacks while you craft your one-of-a-kind accessory to take home. 

For teens ages 13 to 18 years old. Please register each teen attending separately. 

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: Vrinda

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Socials and Clubs | Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Teen programming |

McCormick Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
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Mon, Feb 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 01 Closed
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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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