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Starry Night Surprise

Holiday Activities and Crafts
2022-11-30 18:00:00 2022-11-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Starry Night Surprise IN PERSON DROP-IN John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

Wednesday, November 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-30 18:00:00 2022-11-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Starry Night Surprise IN PERSON DROP-IN John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

John M. Harper Branch

Community Room

IN PERSON DROP-IN

Christmas is coming to the John M. Harper Branch. Cozy up for stories, games, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Finish off your stay with a craft in Santa's Workshop. Crafts available are first come, first served. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the event from 6-7pm.  Everyone welcome.

Programmer: Megan & Nancy

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy and Language Learning |

TAGS: | Special Event | Other Children's Programming | Holiday |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 310
Hours
Mon, Jan 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 27 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 29 Closed
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About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. This branch features Study Rooms, a large Community Room and outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

Baby Time
Mon, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Ones Exploring Art
Mon, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Fairy Tales
Mon, Jan 30, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Afterschool Art Club!
Mon, Jan 30, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Number Ninjas - Ages 6 to 8 years old - with United for Literacy
Mon, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Movement
Tue, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Ukuleles and Lullabies
Tue, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Circuit Cards
Tue, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Lantern Building
Tue, Jan 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Baby Connections
Wed, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Wed, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Tools
Wed, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Clay
Wed, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Astrobotany
Wed, Feb 01, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Teen Maker Pop-Up
Wed, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP IN
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Laurier EdTalks: STEM Education & Industry Partners - Mission on the Moon
Wed, Feb 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Discovering Winter
Thu, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Nature Space
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
In Your Own Words - Narrating Living Histories
Thu, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Sharing Our Voices - Intergenerational Program
Sat, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Connecting teens and older adults living with memory loss through art and storytelling.Register
Cozy Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Vinyl Listening Party
Sat, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Ones Exploring Art
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Fairy Tales
Mon, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Afterschool Art Club!
Mon, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Number Ninjas - Ages 6 to 8 years old - with United for Literacy
Mon, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Ones Exploring Art & Music
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Space
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Electric Art Adventures
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Kids Care Action Group - School Superheroes
Tue, Feb 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Baby Connections
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Cantonese
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Discovering Clay
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Code a Story
Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Cooking and Baking with the Teen Events Team
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
VIRTUAL
ESQ Winter Library Club - Ages 7 to 8
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Discovering Winter
Thu, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Nature Space
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Natural Lotion Bar Making Workshop
Thu, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Thursday, February 2 2023 at 9:30am
Discovering Japanese
Fri, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
Sat, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Crafting with Kids
Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Sharing Our Voices - Intergenerational Program
Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Connecting teens and older adults living with memory loss through art and storytelling.Register
Cozy Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Family Aquaponics
Sat, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Ones Exploring Art
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Number Ninjas - Ages 6 to 8 years old - with United for Literacy
Mon, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Ones Exploring Art & Music
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Space
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Electric Art Adventures
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Kids Care Action Group - School Superheroes
Tue, Feb 14, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Cantonese
Wed, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Code a Story
Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
ESQ Winter Library Club - Ages 7 to 8
Wed, Feb 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Artisan Soap Making Workshop
Thu, Feb 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Learn to 3D Print
Thu, Feb 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Sharing Our Voices - Intergenerational Program
Sat, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Connecting teens and older adults living with memory loss through art and storytelling.Register
Cozy Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Caribbean Carnival
Sat, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Makerspace Open House
Sat, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Ones Exploring Art & Music
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Space
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Electric Art Adventures
Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Kids Care Action Group - School Superheroes
Tue, Feb 21, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Cantonese
Wed, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Make & Take - Macramé Wall Hangings
Wed, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Wednesday, February 1 2023 at 9:30am
Code a Story
Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
ESQ Winter Library Club - Ages 7 to 8
Wed, Feb 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Movie Night for Teens
Wed, Feb 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Wednesday, February 1 2023 at 9:30am
90s Movie Trivia Night
Wed, Feb 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL, REGISTERED
Registration opens Wednesday, February 1 2023 at 9:30am
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Learn to 3D Print
Thu, Feb 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Thursday, February 2 2023 at 9:30am
Discovering Japanese
Fri, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
Sat, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Crafting with Kids
Sat, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Saturday, February 4 2023 at 9:30am
Families in the Wild
Sat, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Saturday, February 4 2023 at 9:30am
Sharing Our Voices - Intergenerational Program
Sat, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Connecting teens and older adults living with memory loss through art and storytelling.Register
Cozy Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, DROP-IN
Caribbean Playground - with Author Nadia L. Hohn
Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Monday, January 30 2023 at 9:30am
Little Artists
Mon, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Monday, February 6 2023 at 9:30am
Teen Writing - Poetry
Mon, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online
VIRTUAL
Registration opens Monday, February 6 2023 at 9:30am
Number Ninjas - Ages 6 to 8 years old - with United for Literacy
Mon, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Ones Exploring Art & Music
Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Discovering Space
Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Electric Art Adventures
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
This event is full
Kids Care Action Group - School Superheroes
Tue, Feb 28, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
A Discussion with Bob Burtt - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch
IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Registration opens Tuesday, February 7 2023 at 9:30am
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