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2022-07-12 14:00:00 2022-07-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Pop-up: Postcards with Pizazz IN PERSON / DROP IN Main Library -

Tuesday, July 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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IN PERSON / DROP IN

There’s something magical about sending and receiving mail!
Pop by the library to craft a personalized postcard, draft a note and send it to a friend. Everyone welcome!

Programmer:  Megan

AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

Main Library
Phone: 519-886-1310
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Mon, Sep 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, the two-storey building features a separate children’s area, ample study space, the Ellis Little Local History Room and WPL’s largest collection of browsable materials.

Upcoming events

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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
This event is full
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Welcoming Week Library Tour - with Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership
Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Creative Writing Circle - for Tweens
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Tween After School Hangout
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
20s & 30s Book Club - “None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Picturebook Book Club - for Kids
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 6 years old with a caregiver. 
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Pop-Up Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Pop-Up Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Menopause Café: Myths and Truths - with Amalia Kartsonas from What the Pause?!
Tue, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Build a Light Wand
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
This event is full
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region
Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
A Discussion with Ian Brown - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
This event is full
Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival - Community Film Screening
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
Sat, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Lumen: The Lost Library
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Everyone Welcome
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tween After School Hangout
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Avoiding Frauds and Scams - in partnership with Waterloo Regional Police
Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club - Ages 10 to 13
Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Chess Club
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
A Discussion with Jordan Tannahill - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
A Discussion with Dr. Mohamed Elmasry - in recognition of World Alzheimer's Month
Tue, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Canva Poster Design
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Basics of Financial Statements for Small Business - hosted by Library Settlement Partnership
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
A Discussion with Vivek Shraya and Téa Mutonji - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Wed, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Learn Create Play - in partnership with the City of Waterloo
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Erb West Community BBQ
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Erb West Community Centre - 45F Amos Avenue
Everyone Welcome
Cola & Catan
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Fall Seed Saving - with Seeds of Diversity
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Black Talk: Nalo Hopkinson & Donna Bailey Nurse - in partnership with Textile
Fri, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) - 67 Erb St. W.
For AdultsRegister
Saturday Stories
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Baby Connections
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Crochet Social
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Art and STEM Club
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Tween After School Hangout
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club - Ages 10 to 13
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full
Iron Willed: Women Shaping the Future of STEM Panel - in partnership with the City of Waterloo Museum
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Creative Art Studio
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
20s and 30s Life Admin Night
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For adults in their 20s and 30s
Sensory Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Designed for children, youth, and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, sensory differences, and their families or caregivers. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Canva Poster Design
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Honey Extraction - in partnership with Backed by Bees
Wed, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
This event is full
Learn Create Play - in partnership with the City of Waterloo
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Municipal Voting Information Session - in Partnership with the City of Waterloo
Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Adults
Indigenous Voices: Stories Across Generations - in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thu, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
Everyone Welcome
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Computer Basics
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Pop-Up Library
For Older Adults
Special Saturday Stories with Author Jen MacGregor - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch
For Families
Family LEGO Club
Sat, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Big City Builders
Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Families
Go and Gomoku
Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Art and STEM Club
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Tween After School Hangout
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club - Ages 10 to 13
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 7:00pm
A Discussion with Vikki VanSickle - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 7:00pm
Creative Aging Expo
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 7:00pm
Seniors Social Club
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Make Your Own Marble Maze
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 11 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 7:00pm
Learn Create Play - in partnership with the City of Waterloo
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Tween Pride Social
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 7:00pm
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 7:00pm
Saturday Stories
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Baby Connections
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Mario Kart Tournament
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 7:00pm
Crochet Social
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
20s and 30s Personalized Pill Boxes - for World Mental Health Day
Sat, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 7:00pm
CLOSED Thanksgiving
Mon, Oct 12, All day
All library locations
All library locations are CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Picturebook Book Club - for Kids
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 6 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 7:00pm
Chess Club
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 7:00pm
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 7:00pm
Star Watching Party - with the Royal Astronomical Society
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch
Everyone Welcome
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