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STEM
Family Summer Craft Drop-in
June 27th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for some summer fun at the library! Drop in and get creative with a mix of playful crafts and messy‑in‑a‑good‑way activities. Make colourful summer‑themed creations, blow bubbles, and try your hand at making slime.
Tech and Tools
Summer STEM Drop-in
July 2nd: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will enjoy science activities solving creative science problems, and experimenting. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
STEM
Slingshot Science
July 4th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to launch, aim, and knock it down! In this action‑packed program, kids will test their skills using slingshots big and small. Start with handheld slingshots and challenge each other to take down “walls,” then level up to a life‑sized slingshot to launch a beach ball across the room!
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 6th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 6th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 6th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
STEM
STEM Mornings
July 7th: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kick off your week with a STEM‑filled adventure! This session explores the theme of ramps and motion, with a variety of interactive stations where kids can experiment, build, and see science in action.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 7th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Special Events
Drawing Workshop with Werner Zimmermann
July 7th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Join Guelph artist and illustrator Werner Zimmermann for an engaging, hands-on drawing workshop. Participants will learn how to draw subjects such as dragons, horses, and other basic forms, progressing from simple shapes to more complex drawings. Werner will tailor the session to the interests of the group, encouraging audience participation and creative exploration. The focus will be on creating drawings that look realistic and three-dimensional rather than flat. Participants will also be encouraged to continue developing their skills through observation and research, using books and other reference materials as inspiration for their artwork.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 8th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
STEM
Build a Pet Hotel
July 8th: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Calling all young builders! Kids are invited to bring a small stuffed animal friend and design the perfect hotel room just for them. Using cardboard and other recycled materials, families will plan, build, and decorate cozy, creative rooms for their plush guests.
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
July 8th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 9th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Summer STEM Drop-in
July 9th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Get hands-on with exciting activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will enjoy science activities solving creative science problems, and experimenting. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and create.
STEM
Family Geocache Challenge
July 11th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Spy Pokémon while exploring the trails around the Eastside Branch and use geo-coordinates to locate hidden caches, solve their hidden mysteries and crack the ultimate code.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 13th: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 13th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
ESQ Summer STEM Explorers Club
July 13th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach ESQ Team in this 4-week hands-on program! Blast off into the world of STEM and play with cool tech, solve creative challenges, and team up with awesome minds who love science and innovation as much as you do!
Games
Improv & Drama Games
July 13th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Get ready to laugh, play, and maybe get a little silly! This program is all about fun, high‑energy drama games that help kids express themselves, try new things, and connect with others. Whether your child loves being the centre of attention or prefers to warm up at their own pace, everyone is welcome - there’s something for every kind of personality.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
July 14th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.