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Image for event: Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali)

Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali)

with the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region
2023-11-11 14:30:00 2023-11-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali) IN PERSON, DROP-IN John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

Saturday, November 11
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-11 14:30:00 2023-11-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali) IN PERSON, DROP-IN John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

John M. Harper Branch

Community Room

IN PERSON, DROP-IN

Celebrated for over a thousand years on the Indian subcontinent, Deepavali (Diwali) is the festival of lights signifying the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Come experience art and cultural performances by the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region at our 2023 celebration.

Presented in partnership with the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region.

AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | Community Development |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
We're closed Monday April 21 due to Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Easter Monday)
Tue, Apr 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 27 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. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

Learn Create Play
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Letters and Numbers Through Art
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Self Care 101: Journal Decorating - for Tweens
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration is now closed
Loom Knitting
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Paint Night - for Teens
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Indigenous Reading Circle - with Willow River Centre
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For Adults
Rescheduled
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
20 & 30s Book Club - "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drop-in Tech Connect - Technology Help
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help with technology questions.
Discovering Dinosaurs
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Spool Knitting Club
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Introduction to Piano Basics
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Imperfect Art
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
20s and 30s Social Club
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full
All Things 80's Trivia Night
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Ones Exploring Art
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Canadian Children's Book Week Author/Illustrator Visit - with Sid Sharp
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Grades 5 and 6
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Art Club for Kids
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
After School Art Club
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 5 to 8 years old.
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Gross Science
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Canadian Children's Book Week Author Visit - with Leonarda Carranza
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Grades 3 to 4
Loom Knitting
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Boba and Games - for Teens
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens age 13 to 18 years old.
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - with SPECTRUM
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
"My Life in Colour" with Unwrap Theatre
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Family Lego Club
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Bring on the Bots! - with 2702 Rebels, Team DAVE, 4917 Team & Rockway Robotics
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
Book Bingo - in celebration of Canadian Children's Book Week
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For children ages 7 to 10 years old.
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Explore Play Learn
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For ones ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help for technology questions
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Jewelry Pendant Stamping
Mon, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Introduction to Piano Basics
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Imperfect Art
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Careers in Stem and AI: Unlocking the Future for Your Teen - with Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 19 and their parents.
Family Storytime
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Trivia Time: Schitt's Creek
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Origami Orb Sculptures - for Older Adults
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Make & Take: Felt Garden
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drama Games
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Gross History
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Writers Group Drop-in - with KW Writers Alliance
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
A Discussion with Author Kristen Ciccarelli - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Family Fun Day: Board Games & More!
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
20 & 30s Book Club - "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
Sat, May 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Crafting for Mother's Day
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 6 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Macramé Basics
Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Introduction to Piano Basics
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Teen Social Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
A Discussion with Catherine Bush and Amanda Leduc - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Drama Games
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
Beginner Cross Stitch
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Let's Play with Robots
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults.
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Poetry in Place Book Launch - With Textile, The Creek Collective, and Words Worth Books
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Adults
Indigenous Reading Circle - with Willow River Centre
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 19, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for Victoria Day
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Family Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Wonderful Watercolours for Older Adults
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 7:00pm
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Drama Games
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
Origami Orb Sculptures - for Tweens
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 7:00pm
Beginner Cross Stitch
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Library 101: Our Library, Your Children
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 7:00pm
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 22, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Spring Nature STEM Camp
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
20 & 30s Book Club - "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 7:00pm
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families
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