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Main Library

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Friday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm (until May 5, 2019)

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BABIES & ONES

EXPLORE PLAY LEARN

Messy PlayDress for mess for this hands-on sensory program.

Risky PlayReal tools are used in this program to build confidence and early tool literacy.

Outdoor Play Part or all of this program happens outside. Dress for the weather.

Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the library while their children attend programs.

MUSIC FOR ONESJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 12 to 23 months old with a caregiver Tuesdays, January 8 to 29 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 2

BABY ART TIMEJohn M. Harper Branch Ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver Mondays, January 7 to 21 10:30am to 11:00am Registration opens January 2

BABY TIMERIM Park – Room 104 Ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver Thursdays, January 10 to 31 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 3

BABY CONNECTIONSMcCormick Branch Ages 6 to 15 months with a caregiver Thursdays, January 10 to 31 10:30am to 11:00am Registration opens January 3

BABY MUSIC TIMEJohn M. Harper Branch Ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver Mondays, January 28 to February 25 (no program February 18) 10:30am to 11:00am Registration opens January 21

IMAGINATIVE PLAY FOR ONESJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 12 to 23 months with a caregiver Tuesdays, February 5 to 19 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 29

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Early Learning Programs for young children at WPL are based on literacy research and include tips and information for parents and caregivers. Your active participation in these programs will maximize the experience for you and your child.

TODDLERSDISCOVERING SERIES

DISCOVERING WINTERMcCormick Branch Ages 5 and under with a caregiver Tuesdays, January 8 to February 19 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens December 29

DISCOVERING SENSORYMain Library Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Tuesdays, January 8 to February 19 10:30am to 11:15amRegistration opens January 2

DISCOVERING ENGINEERINGJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Wednesdays, January 9 to 30 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 2

DISCOVERING FRENCHJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Thursdays, January 10 to February 21 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 3

DISCOVERING SPORTSMain Library Ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver Mondays, January 14 to February 25 (no program February 18) 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 7

DISCOVERING ARTMcCormick Branch Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Fridays, February 1 to 22 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 25

DISCOVERING MATHJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Wednesdays, February 6 to 20 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 30

DISCOVERING ROBOTSRIM Park – Room 104 (Exception March 14, Room 203) Ages 2 to 4 years old with a caregiver Thursdays, March 7 to 28 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens February 28

EXPLORE PLAY LEARN

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EXPLORE PLAY LEARN Main Library Everyone welcomeSaturdays (ongoing)11:00am to 11:45am

EXPLORE PLAY LEARNJohn M. Harper Branch Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver Mondays, January 7 to March 25 (no program February 18) 10:30am to 11:15am

Ticketed (free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins each week)

EXPLORE PLAY LEARN“The Hub”, 456 Phillip Street, Suite 13, Waterloo Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver Mondays, January 7 to February 11 10:30am to 11:15am

WHERE THE WILD THINGS AREWaterloo Park Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver Wednesdays, January 9 to February 20 10:30am to 11:15am Registration opens January 2

Learn about nature and outdoor survival skills while having fun in the ice and snow.

LEARN CREATE PLAYMcCormick Branch Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver Wednesdays, January 9 to February 20 10:30am to 11:30am

EXPLORE PLAY LEARNRIM Park – Room 104 Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiverThursdays, February 7 to 2810:30am to 11:15am

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LEGO CLUBMcCormick Branch Grades 1 to 6 Tuesdays, January 8 and February 5 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Participants are challenged to build projects based on a theme: January 8 – Frozen, February 5 – Invaders from Outer Space.

AFTER SCHOOL INVENTORS CLUBMain Library Grades 1 to 6 Tuesdays, January 8 to February 19 4:00pm to 5:00pm Registration opens January 2

Each week, join us for Lego tech and engineering challenges. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children so that they can learn and problem solve together.

3D PRINTINGJohn M. Harper Branch Grades 1 and 2: Tuesday, January 8 (Adult must attend with child in this age group) Grades 3 and 4: Tuesday, January 15 Grades 5 and 6: Tuesday, January 22 6:30pm to 8:00pm Registration opens one week before each program

Children will learn how a 3D printer works and design a project.

FRENCH CODING CLUBMain Library Grades 1 to 6 Wednesdays, January 9 to February 20 (no program January 23) 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens January 2

Each week participants will take on new projects in Python, Scratch and HTML / CSS in French. This program is led by a bilingual instructor.

HOMESCHOOL CONNECTMain Library Grades 1 to 6 Thursdays, January 10 to February 21 2:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens December 27

The library has resources to help you and your learner. Let’s work together to build a program that is both educational and fun. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay for this program and engage in the activities.

CREATION SPACEJohn M. Harper Branch Grades JK to 6 Fridays, January 11 to March 8 3:45pm to 4:45pm

Each week you will have something different to create. Adults must participate with their children.

AFTERSCHOOL FUNMain Library Mondays, January 14 to February 25 (no program February 18) 4:15pm to 5:15pm Registration opens one week before each program

January 14: Parents and Kids Learn Together – 3D Printing (Grade 3+)

January 21: Hockey Trivia for Kids – Super “Quiz” Bowl Competition (Grade 4+)

January 28: Dungeons and Dragons (Grade 4+)

February 4: Dungeons and Dragons (Grade 4+)

February 11: Parents and Kids Learn Together – Micro-Bits and Circuit Playgrounds (Grade 5+)

February 25: Parents and Kids Learn Together –Electronics with Little Bits (Grades 1 to 3)

SCHOOL AGE & FAMILY FUN


MESSY ART NIGHTSMcCormick Branch Grades 4 to 6 Tuesdays, January 15 to 29 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens January 8Get messy! Create a variety of cool art projects.

CREATION SPACEJohn M. Harper Branch Grades JK to 6 Saturdays, January 19 and February 9 3:00pm to 4:00pmEach week you will have something different to create. Adults must participate with their children.

READING BUDDIESMcCormick Branch Grades 1 to 3 Saturdays, January 26 to April 6 (no program Feb. 16 and March 9) 2:00pm to 3:00pm Registration opens January 19Our friends from Frontier College are here to help kids with their reading skills, play games and engage in literacy fun.

NUMBER NINJASMain Library Grades 1 to 6 Tuesday, January 29 to April 2 (no program February 19 and March 12) 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens January 22Our friends from Frontier College are here to help kids develop numeracy and math skills through play. One-on-one assistance with homework questions, math games and activities in small groups.

NOT JUST HOMEWORK CLUBMcCormick Branch Grades 1 to 6 Wednesdays, January 30 to April 3 (no program February 20 and March 13) 4:15pm to 5:15pm Registration opens January 23Tutors from Frontier College are here to help kids with their homework. We’ve also planned some fun games and activities focussed on reading and writing.

PLAY YOUR UKULELE DAY – UKULELE JAMJohn M. Harper Branch Grades 3 to 6 Saturday, February 2 2:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens January 26Learn simple chords and songs. Ukuleles are provided.

LEGO WeDoJohn M. Harper Branch Grades 3 to 5 Tuesdays, February 5 to 19 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens January 30Build robots using LEGO WeDo.

BRING THE FAMILY!SATURDAY FUNMain Library Everyone welcome Saturdays, January 12 to February 23 2:30pm to 4:00pmWe provide different tools and materials each week. You provide the imagination to design and build new creations.

EXPLORE PLAY LEARN – EVENING EDITIONJohn M. Harper Branch Everyone welcome Wednesdays, February 20 to March 6 6:30pm to 7:15pm

FAMILY YOGAMain Library Everyone welcome Wednesday, February 27 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens February 20Professional yoga instructor Annette Spangler will guide families in story-based adventure yoga. Kids will love the storytelling element but adults will also get a good yoga workout. Note: both parent and child/children must be registered.

SCHOOL AGE & FAMILY FUN


STORIES ’N SKATE McCormick Branch Everyone welcome Friday, January 25 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Join our special guests, the University of Waterloo Warriors Women’s Hockey Team, for an afternoon of crafts, games and skating!

1:30pm to 2:30pm – crafts, activities, games and stories in the Upper Viewing Lounge

2:30pm to 3:30pm – free ice skating on the East Rink

FAMILY LITERACY DAYConestoga Mall Everyone welcome Sunday, January 27 11:00am to 4:00pm

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with WPL and our awesome community partners. Interactive stations, storytelling, live music and more. Everyone welcome!

WINTERLOO EXPLORE PLAY LEARNMain Library Ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver Saturday, January 26 11:00am to 11:45am

Fun winter stories, silly songs and crafts too.

BABYPALOOZAJohn M. Harper Branch Ages newborn to 12 months with their caregivers Wednesday, February 27 10:00am to 11:30am Registration opens February 20

This ultimate baby party is not to be missed. Music, games and sensory activities for all. Our special guests and community partners will provide helpful information on everything from baby wellness to sleeping. Your little one can register for their very own library and get their photo taken to commemorate the occasion. Prizes, fun and new friends are all part of the package – mark your calendars now.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES


CODE CRACKERS – BREAK OUT OF THE LIBRARYMain Library Grades 7 and up Tuesday, January 8 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Work with a partner to solve riddles and problems to break out of the library. Prizes too!

DOMO ARIGATO MR. ROBOTOMain Library Grades 7 and up Thursdays, January 10 to February 21 6:30pm to 7:30pm Registration opens January 3

We are building, programming and playing with a variety of robots. We’ll be using Arduinos, Spheros and even some custom-made 3D printed robots.

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW IT ALLMain Library Grades 7 and up Tuesday, January 15 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Lightning round trivia bursts on everything from music to books, sports to pop culture and more.

MUSICAL BINGOMain Library Grades 7 and up Tuesday, February 19 6:30pm to 8:30pm

We’re playing Bingo, with a twist. Listen to the songs “called” and mark off the squares on your card for each one recognized.

LET’S GET PERSONAL – DOING GOOD IN WATERLOO!Main Library Grades 7 and up Tuesday, February 26 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Help us sort, label and pack the personal care items donated by the community during WPL’s annual “Let’s Get Personal” campaign. The donations will be distributed by the Waterloo Wayside Centre, a program that offers support to those experiencing housing and income stability in KW.

TEENSCENE

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BOOK CLUBWPL Book Clubs are open to everyone and participants may join at any time. Our clubs meet at the Main Library. For meeting dates, book lists and more, visit the WPL Book Club blog at wpl.ca or contact Christine at [email protected] or 519-886-1310 Ext. 146.

MONDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB Main Library – Auditorium 7:00pm

January 14: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy

February 11: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

March 11: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUBMain Library – Boardroom 1:30pm

January 17: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay

February 21: The Break by Katherena Vermette

March 21: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

NEUROPLASTICITY PLAYGROUNDMain Library Mondays, January 7 to February 25 (no program on February 18) 2:00pm to 4:00pm Registration opens one week before each program

We’re going to be teaching some old dogs new tricks! Each week there will be a new tool or piece of technology to play with and learn about!

January 7: Hand tool basics January 14: Introduction to power tools January 21: Foam cutting and vacuum molding January 28: Vinyl cutting with the silhouette February 4: Soldering circuits, stained glass and wood burningFebruary 11: 3D design and printing February 25: Programming with Python

DIY MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGERMain Library Mondays, January 7 and 14 6:00pm to 8:00pm Registration opens December 31

Make a boho-chic macramé plant hanger. Work with natural cord, traditional macramé knots and beads.

PRACTICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR ADULTSMcCormick Branch Tuesdays, January 8 to February 19 2:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens December 29

Make your life easier by learning about, practicing and implementing practical technical solutions for everyday life.

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CUSTOM CONCRETE CLOCKMcCormick Branch Wednesdays, January 9 to 23 2:30pm to 4:00pm Registration opens January 2

Learn how to mix concrete to make a stylish clock for your home or office.

LET’S TALK PARENTINGJohn M. Harper Branch Wednesdays, January 9 and 23, February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Connect with other parents and learn from each other. Discuss what interests you, share your parenting strategies and walk away with a few new ideas for yourself. Tip sheets and resources will be available.

PRACTICE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKINGMain Library Wednesdays, January 9 to 23 6:30pm to 8:00pm Registration opens January 2

Learn and practice easy-to-use techniques in front of a group of your peers to become a skilled public speaker. We’ll share some helpful methods to calm those pre-speech jitters too.

THE PORTABLE LIBRARYJohn M. Harper Branch Thursday, January 10 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Learn how to use and access our digital collection, including eBooks, magazines and newspapers.

CREATIVE WRITING WITH ROBIN PEARSON, PUBLISHED AUTHOR AND WRITING TEACHER

Main Library Thursdays, January 10 to February 28 (no program January 24) 7:00pm to 8:30pm Registration opens January 3

This will be an informal creative writing course with a focus on story writing (fiction or creative non-fiction). Each

week we will focus on different aspects of the story, and there will be suggested readings as homework. Students will be invited to share their writing orally when they are ready to do so.

DIY MUGSJohn M. Harper Branch Monday, January 14 2:00pm to 3:00pm Registration opens January 7

Design your own personalized mug to take home.

ADULTS


LEARN TO 3D PRINTJohn M. Harper Branch Thursdays, January 17 to 31 2:00pm to 3:30pm Registration opens January 10

Use Tinkerad to create a design or find something ready-made in Thingiverse and Cura to create your 3D print job.

CONVERSEMOS EN ESPAÑOL (LET’S CHAT IN SPANISH)John M. Harper Branch Thursdays, January 17 to June 20 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Under the direction of a Spanish teacher, you can meet others and practice spoken Spanish. This program is being offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo. All levels welcome.

WPL KNITS & CROCHETSMain Library Mondays, January 21 to February 25 (no program February 18) 6:30pm to 8:00pm Registration opens January 14

Whether you are working on your own project or just learning to knit or crochet, drop in for support and to meet fellow enthusiasts. All levels and abilities welcome.

INTRODUCTORY PIANO LESSONSMain Library Tuesdays, January 22 to February 12 7:00pm to 8:00pm Registration opens January 15

Learn basic piano including note recognition, finger placement and simple songs.

RECIPE WRITING WITH FOOD WRITER JASMINE MANGALASERIL

Main Library Thursday, January 24 7:00pm to 8:30pm Registration opens January 17

A well-written recipe can tell a story, introduce a time and place, invite adventure or provide comfort. Part art, part science, they are more than sets

of instructions attached to lists of ingredients. From headnotes to method, this interactive workshop will help you invite readers into your kitchen to cook along with you. We’ll look at how recipes have evolved to meet the changing needs of home cooks as well as some recipe writing challenges. Participants will work on their own recipes during this 90-minute workshop.

HEXAGON SHELFJohn M. Harper Branch Monday, January 28 1:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens January 21

Design and make a handy shelf for your home.

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MARBLING FABRICMcCormick Branch Wednesday, January 30 2:30pm to 4:00pm Registration opens January 23

Learn how to hand-marble fabric using paint.

INTRO TO BULLET JOURNALINGMain Library Wednesday, January 30 6:30pm to 8:00pm Registration opens January 23

Experienced “journalers” Samantha Kristoferson and Emilio Jose Garcia, co-founders of KW Professional Organizers, will teach you how to set up a journal and positive journal habits that fit your lifestyle.

LEARN TO ETCH GLASSMcCormick Branch Wednesday, February 6 2:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens January 30

Let us show you how to create beautiful etched glass using etching paste.

BEGINNER UKULELEJohn M. Harper Branch Thursdays, February 7 to 21 2:00pm to 3:00pm Registration opens January 31

Learn the basics to play the ukulele. Instruments are provided.

STRING ARTJohn M. Harper Branch Monday, February 11 1:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens February 4

Design and create a string project.

DECORATIVE VOTIVE CANDLESMcCormick Branch Wednesday, February 13 2:30pm to 3:30pm Registration opens February 6

Try your hand at easy-to-make votive candles.

BOARD GAME MIXERMain Library Wednesday, February 13 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Make new friends while playing awesome board games.

2ND ANNUAL OSCAR TRIVIA PARTYMain Library Wednesday, February 20 6:30pm to 8:00pm Registration opens February 13

Mix and mingle, share your Oscar predictions, enjoy refreshments, take fun green screen photos and be a part of our Oscar Trivia contest. Bragging rights and a movie prize pack are up for grabs.


RCI TALKS

MEDICAL MARIJUANAJohn M. Harper Branch Thursday, January 10 7:00pm to 8:00 pm Registration opens January 3

Tuaha Saeed, a physician’s assistant and the Regional Manager for Canadian Cannabis Clinics, will join us to talk about medical marijuana. Learn how to find a doctor, navigate the system and what benefits cover. As well, learn more about side effects, the law and marijuana, and the differences between recreational and medicinal dispensaries.

ADULTS

IT’S LEGAL. NOW WHAT? Exploring Pot And Public Health.

McCormick Branch Thursday, January 17 7:00pm to 8:30pm Register online with Eventbrite

Join Professor Dave Hammond, CIHR Applied Public Health Chair at the University of Waterloo, as he explores questions about cannabis:

• Does legislation change patterns of use?• How will the cannabis market change?• What about medical marijuana?• What do we know about preventing problematic use?

Bring your own questions about public health in an age of legalization. Professor Hammond’s research examines how cannabis, tobacco, and other substances should be regulated to minimize their impact on public health. He works with governments around the world and has served as an Advisor to the World Health Organization.

MAPPING ONTARIO’S ENERGY TRANSITION: The Land-use and Landscape Impacts of Renewable Energy Development

McCormick Branch Thursday, February 21 7:00pm to 8:30pm Register online with Eventbrite

A rapid transition away from fossil fuels and toward low-carbon and renewable energy resources is necessary in order to avoid dangerous levels of climate change. Join our

discussion as we look at renewable energy resources and their relationships to policy, technology and geography.

Rebecca Jahns is a Master’s student in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo10:30am Baby Art Time2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground6:00pm DIY Macramé Plant Hanger

10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Music for Ones10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm LEGO Club6:30pm Code Crackers6:30pm 3D Printing

10:30am Discovering Engineering10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play2:30pm Custom Concrete Clock6:00pm Let’s Talk Parenting6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm Practice Your Public Speaking6:30pm English Conversation Circle

10:30am Baby Time, RIM Park – Room 10410:30am Baby Connections10:30 Discovering French2:00pm The Portable Library2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson7:00pm Medical Marijuana

3:45pm Creation Space 11:00am Explore Play Learn 2:30pm Saturday Fun

10:30am Baby Art Time10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground2:00pm DIY Mugs4:15pm Afterschool Fun6:00pm DIY Macramé Plant Hanger7:00pm WPL Book Club

10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Music for Ones10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm Messy Art Nights6:30pm So You Think You Know it All6:30pm 3D Printing

10:30am Discovering Engineering10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play2:30pm Custom Concrete Clock6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm Practice Your Public Speaking6:30pm English Conversation Circle

10:30am Baby Time, RIM Park – Room 10410:30am Baby Connections10:30am Discovering French1:30pm WPL Book Club2:00pm Learn to 3D Print2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm RCI Talk: It’s Legal. Now What? Exploring Pot and Public Health.7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson

3:45pm Creation Space 11:00am Explore Play Learn 2:30pm Saturday Fun3:00pm Creation Space

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Baby Art Time10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground4:15pm Afterschool Fun6:30pm WPL Knits & Crochets

10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Music for Ones10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm Messy Art Nights6:30pm 3D Printing7:00pm Introductory Piano Lessons

10:30am Discovering Engineering10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play2:30pm Custom Concrete Clock6:00pm Let’s Talk Parenting6:30pm Practice Your Public Speaking6:30pm English Conversation Circle

10:30am Baby Time, RIM Park – Room 10410:30am Baby Connections10:30am Discovering French2:00pm Learn to 3D Print2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm Recipe Writing with Food Writer Jasmine Mangalaseril

1:30pm Stories ’n Skate3:45pm Creation Space

11:00am Winterloo Explore Play Learn2:00pm Reading Buddies2:30pm Saturday Fun

11:00am Family Literacy Day (Conestoga Mall)

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Baby Music Time10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground1:30pm Hexagon Shelf4:15pm Afterschool Fun6:30pm WPL Knits & Crochets

10:30am Music for Ones10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm Messy Art Nights6:30pm Number Ninjas7:00pm Introductory Piano Lessons

10:30am Discovering Engineering10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play2:30pm Marbling Fabric4:15pm Not Just Homework Club6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm English Conversation Circle6:30pm Intro to Bullet Journaling

10:30am Baby Time, RIM Park – Room 10410:30am Baby Connections10:30am Discovering French2:00pm Learn to 3D Print2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMSJanuary 2 – 5Check out our Holiday Program Guide at wpl.ca

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

10:30am Discovering Art 3:45pm Creation Space

11:00am Explore Play Learn 2:00pm Reading Buddies2:30pm Saturday Fun2:30pm Play Your Ukulele Day

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo10:30am Baby Music Time2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground4:15pm Afterschool Fun6:30pm WPL Knits & Crochets

10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Imaginative Play for Ones10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm LEGO Club6:30pm LEGO WeDo6:30pm Number Ninjas7:00pm Introductory Piano Lessons

10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play10:30am Discovering Math2:30pm Learn to Etch Glass4:15pm Not Just Homework Club6:00pm Let’s Talk Parenting6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm English Conversation Circle

10:30am Explore Play Learn, RIM Park, Room 10410:30am Discovering French2:00pm Beginner Ukulele2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson


11:00am Explore Play Learn2:00pm Reading Buddies2:30pm Saturday Fun3:00pm Creation Space

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Explore Play Learn Offsite: Suite 13, 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo10:30am Baby Music Time2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground1:30pm String Art4:15pm Afterschool Fun6:30pm WPL Knits & Crochets7:00pm WPL Book Club

10:30am Discovering Sensory10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Imaginative Play for Ones2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm LEGO WeDo6:30pm Number Ninjas7:00pm Introductory Piano Lessons

10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play10:30am Discovering Math2:30pm Decorative Votive Candles4:15pm Not Just Homework Club6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm LEGO WeDo6:30pm English Conversation Circle6:30pm Board Game Mixer

10:30am Explore Play Learn, RIM Park, Room 10410:30am Discovering French2:00pm Beginner Ukulele2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson


11:00am Explore Play Learn 2:30pm Saturday Fun

10:30am Discovering Winter10:30am Imaginative Play for Ones10:30am Discovering Sensory2:30pm Practical Technology for Adults4:00pm After School Inventors Club6:30pm Musical Bingo6:30pm LEGO WeDo

10:30am Where the Wild Things Are (Waterloo Park)10:30am Learn Create Play10:30am Discovering Math6:00pm Let’s Talk Parenting6:30pm Explore Play Learn6:30pm French Coding Club6:30pm English Conversation Circle6:30pm 2nd Annual Oscar Trivia Party

10:30am Explore Play Learn, RIM Park, Room 10410:30am Discovering French1:30pm WPL Book Club2:00pm Beginner Ukulele2:30pm Homeschool Connect6:30pm Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto7:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm RCI Talk: Mapping Ontario’s Energy Transition7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson


11:00am Explore Play Learn 2:00pm Reading Buddies2:30pm Saturday Fun

10:30am Explore Play Learn10:30am Discovering Sports10:30am Baby Music Time2:00pm Neuroplasticity Playground4:15pm Afterschool Fun 6:30pm WPL Knits & Crochets

6:30pm Let’s Get Personal6:30pm Number Ninjas

10:00am BabyPalooza4:15pm Not Just Homework Club6:30pm Family Yoga6:30pm Explore Play Learn6:30pm English Conversation Circle

10:30am Explore Play Learn, RIM Park, Room 1047:00pm Conversemos en español7:00pm Creative Writing with Robin Pearson

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