Everyone Welcome
Join us for a community celebration of sustainability, creativity, and environmental action! Organized by members of WPL's Teen Roots & Shoots team, this special event invites community members of all ages to explore hands-on activities focused on caring for our environment and supporting our local community.
Drop in to enjoy crafts, gardening activities, a community clean-up, and a free thrift-inspired clothing pop-up where you can browse and take home gently used clothing at no cost. It's a chance to learn, connect, and see the impact local youth can make when they come together around issues they care about.
Interested in contributing to the clothing pop-up? Donations of clean clothing in good condition (free of stains and tears) can be dropped off at the Eastside Branch only on:
A group of teens from the WPL Teen Events Team recognized the need for environmental literacy opportunities at the library and have planned a community day of action at our Eastside Branch focused on planting pollinator plants and reducing textile waste. To make this day possible, the teens and WPL staff worked together to secure a grant from the Roots and Shoots program from the Jane Goodall Institute, which is focused on inspiring and equipping the next generation of conservation leaders.
Roots & Shoots is a globally recognized youth leadership program run by the Jane Goodall Institute that empowers young people to create positive change in their communities, for animals, and for the environment. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the work of WPL's Teen Roots & Shoots team and the projects they've developed throughout the summer.
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 & Vrinda
AGE GROUP: | Families | Everyone Welcome |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Outdoors | Environment | Drop-in |
TAGS: | Teen programming |
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.
