City of Waterloo's Day of Play

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Baby Connections

Wed, Apr 29, 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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

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

Where the Wild Things Are

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration is now closed

Discovering Things That Go!

Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Science Games

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

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

Lego Puzzler: Engineering Equations

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.

This event is full

Drama Llamas

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For tweens ages 7 to 12 years old.

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

McCormick Branch

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

Fri, May 01, 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!

This event is full

Babbling Babies - with Children's Language Expert Anne Carruthers

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For babies ages birth to 18 months old with a caregiver.

This event is full

Past, Present, and Possible: Exploring Waterloo Park - in partnership with the City of Waterloo Museum

Sat, May 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Waterloo Park - Log Cabin

For Adults

Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部

Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Nature Mindfulness Walk

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间

Sat, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Families

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library

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

This event is full

Ones Exploring Nature

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Registration is now closed

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Baby Music

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

McCormick Branch

For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver.

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

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

This event is full

Music Mondays - for Older Adults

Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Mother's Day Crafternoon

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Painting: Beyond the Brush

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Knitting and Crochet Club

Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Ones Exploring Science

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Tue, May 05, 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

Tue, May 05, 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

Speak Up! Debate Games - for Tweens

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship - with The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).

20s & 30s Social Club

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

This event is full

Intro to Piano Basics for Adults

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Registration is now closed

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Baby Connections

Wed, May 06, 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

Special Seniors Social Club - with Climate Action WR

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Older Adults

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Wed, May 06, 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

Where the Wild Things Are

Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration is now closed

Discovering Things That Go!

Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Wed, May 06, 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

Kawaii Doodle Art

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids and tweens ages 7 to 12 years old.

This event is full

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Bookish Collage Creations

Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

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

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

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

20s & 30s Unfinished Objects (U.F.O.) Club

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Friendship Bracelets

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in Partnership with SPECTRUM

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Nature Lab for Families

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

20s & 30s Catan & Coffee

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

English Corner

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Newcomers

Ones Exploring Nature

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Registration is now closed

Baby Music

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

McCormick Branch

For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver.

Music Mondays - for Older Adults

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

Media Literacy 101 - Challenging Mis/Dis/Mal Information

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Creative Art Studio - for Adults

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Ones Exploring Science

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Open Mic Poetry Night

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

An Evening with Kim Echlin and Ray Robertson - in partnership with Words Worth Books

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

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

Hand Lettering Basics: Block Letters

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Digital Decluttering

Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Design a Book Bag

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Graphic Novel Reading Circle - for Tweens

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Make a Lucky Charm

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

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

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

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

Machines in Motion: Propulsion Physics

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

LEGO Lab

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.

Discover WPL's Seed Library

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Click Here Now: Sketch Comedy Revue - with Unwrap Theatre

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Older Adults

Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Outer Space Creations

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old

Family LEGO Club

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Families

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

Honey Tasting - in partnership with Backed By Bees

Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room

Everyone welcome

Go and Gomoku

Sat, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Everyone welcome

CLOSED Victoria Day

Mon, May 18, All day

All library locations

All library locations are CLOSED for Victoria Day.

A Discussion with Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika - in partnership with Words Worth Books

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Ones Exploring Science

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Chess Club

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Everyone welcome

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Chinese Conversation Circle

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

Hand Lettering Basics: 3D Letters

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

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

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

Dinosaur Day

Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For AdultsRegister

Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

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

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

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

Planting for Pollinators - in celebration of World Bee Day

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Learn to Crochet

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Art History Super Sleuths

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

Puzzle Swap

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Custom Snapback Social - for Teens

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

McCormick Branch

For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

Nature Mindfulness Walk - for Mental Health Week

Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For Older Adults

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9

Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Older Adults

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Ukuleles & Lullabies

Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Making Music

Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

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.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy

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

Book Chat: All About Graphic Novels

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

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

20s & 30s Book Club

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Global Dance Class

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Open Mic Music Night

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

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Menopause Café

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

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

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

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

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

Eastside Branch - Program Room

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

Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy

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

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

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

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

Trinket Swap Party - for Teens

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

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

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 opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

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

McCormick Branch

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

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.

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 opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

Hydroponics at Home

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

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 7:00pm