City of Waterloo's Day of Play

Book Chat: All About Graphic Novels

Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Create Your Own Eraser

Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Rescheduled

20s & 30s Book Club

Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, June 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Seniors Social Club

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Tue, May 26, 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!

This event is full

Open Mic Music Night

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Global Dance Class

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Menopause Café

Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Seniors Social Club

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Explore Play Learn

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

This event is full

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

This event is full

Trinket Swap Party - for Teens

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

Everyone welcome

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Registration is now closed

Learn Create Play

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Explore Play Learn

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

After School Maker Club

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Learn to Crochet

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.

Registration is now closed

Hydroponics at Home

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in Partnership with SPECTRUM

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Spy IDs and Secret Messages - PD Day Activity

Fri, May 29, All day

All library locations

For Families

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Saturday Stories

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Silly Sun Science

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 4 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Meet the Robots! - in partnership with Team DAVE, 4917 Team & Rockway Robotics

Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Everyone welcome

Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

All Abilities Family Drop-In - for AccessAbility Week

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

McCormick Branch

For Families

Ukuleles & Lullabies

Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Knitting and Crochet Club

Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

20s & 30s Book Club

Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Film Screening: "Sensory Overload" - Community Viewing and Discussion

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens 16+

Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy 2.0

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Art Creations - for Kids

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in partnership with SPECTRUM

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Saturday Stories

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

An Introduction to the Eastside Branch Naturespace

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For Adults and Older Adults

Poems of Ice and Witness: Book Launch - in partnership with Creek Collective and Words Worth Books

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

Everyone welcome

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

2SLGBTQIA+ Jeopardy Night - Celebrating Pride Month

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Cancelled

Special Saturday Stories with Author Anita Yasuda - in partnership with Words Worth Books

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch

For Adults

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

A Discussion with Graphic Novel Author Jon Claytor - in partnership with Words Worth Books

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For teens and adults ages 13+.

Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Tween Pride Social - in partnership with SPECTRUM

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Knitting and Crochet Club

Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Graphic Novel Reading Circle - for Tweens

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For AdultsRegister

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full