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Library events in Waterloo
Waterloo's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Thu Oct 1 to Mon Oct 26, across 7 branches.
- Branches: John M. Harper Branch (30), Eastside Branch (24), Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room (20), Main Library (20), Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library (3), All library locations (2) — plus 1 more branches.
- Most common: Education (24), Family (24), Socials and Clubs (20), Music (5).
- Family-friendly: 60 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 228 upcoming programs.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish on Thursday, Oct 1.
Indigenous Voices: Stories Across Generations
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Indigenous Voices: Stories Across Generations is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Eastside Branch, Waterloo.
Learn Create Play
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Learn Create Play at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Municipal Voting Information Session
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Municipal Voting Information Session on Thursday, Oct 1.
Number Ninjas
Thu Oct 1 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Number Ninjas at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Tech Connect Appointment
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Tech Connect Appointment at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Computer Basics
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library More info
Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library, Waterloo hosts Computer Basics on Friday, Oct 2.
Tech Connect Appointment
Fri Oct 2 · 2:30 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Tech Connect Appointment at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo on Friday, Oct 2.
Big City Builders
Sat Oct 3 · 2:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Big City Builders on Saturday, Oct 3. Family-friendly.
Family LEGO Club
Sat Oct 3 · 1:30 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Family LEGO Club on Saturday, Oct 3. Worth bringing the whole family.
Go and Gomoku
Sat Oct 3 · 3:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Go and Gomoku at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Reading Buddies
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Reading Buddies at Main Library, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
Special Saturday Stories with Author Jen MacGregor
Sat Oct 3 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Eastside Branch, Waterloo hosts Special Saturday Stories with Author Jen MacGregor on Saturday, Oct 3. Bring the kids along.
Art and STEM Club
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: Art and STEM Club at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club
Mon Oct 5 · 7:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 5 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Explore Play Learn on Monday, Oct 5. Family-friendly.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 5 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Explore Play Learn at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Tween After School Hangout
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Tween After School Hangout on Monday, Oct 5. Worth bringing the whole family.
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon Oct 5 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Where the Wild Things Are at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: 20s & 30s Social Club at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
A Discussion with Vikki VanSickle
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: A Discussion with Vikki VanSickle at Eastside Branch, Waterloo.
Explore Play Learn
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Explore Play Learn at Main Library, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
Sacred Fire Paint Night
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Main Library More info
Sacred Fire Paint Night is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Main Library, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Seniors Social Club
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Seniors Social Club at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Creative Aging Expo
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Creative Aging Expo at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
English Conversation Circle
Wed Oct 7 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: English Conversation Circle at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo.
Explore Play Learn
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Explore Play Learn at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Make Your Own Marble Maze
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Make Your Own Marble Maze at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Seniors Social Club
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Waterloo hosts Seniors Social Club on Wednesday, Oct 7.
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle
Thu Oct 8 · 7:00 PM · Main Library More info
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle at Main Library, Waterloo on Thursday, Oct 8.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu Oct 8 · 7:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Learn Create Play
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Learn Create Play at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Number Ninjas
Thu Oct 8 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Number Ninjas at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
Tween Pride Social
Thu Oct 8 · 6:30 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Tween Pride Social is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club is on Friday, Oct 9 at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
20s and 30s Personalized Pill Boxes
Sat Oct 10 · 3:30 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Eastside Branch, Waterloo hosts 20s and 30s Personalized Pill Boxes on Saturday, Oct 10. Good one for the kids.
Baby Connections
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Baby Connections at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Crochet Social
Sat Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Crochet Social on Saturday, Oct 10. Good one for the kids.
Mario Kart Tournament
Sat Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Waterloo hosts Mario Kart Tournament on Saturday, Oct 10. Bring the kids along.
Saturday Stories
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 10: Saturday Stories at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
CLOSED Thanksgiving
Mon Oct 12 · 12:00 AM · All library locations More info
Monday, Oct 12: CLOSED Thanksgiving at All library locations, Waterloo.
Chess Club
Tue Oct 13 · 6:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: Chess Club at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Explore Play Learn
Tue Oct 13 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Waterloo hosts Explore Play Learn on Tuesday, Oct 13. Good one for the kids.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue Oct 13 · 6:00 PM · Main Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: Open Mic Poetry Night at Main Library, Waterloo.
Picturebook Book Club
Tue Oct 13 · 11:30 AM · Main Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 13: Picturebook Book Club at Main Library, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Region of Waterloo Waste Info Pop-Up
Tue Oct 13 · 10:00 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Region of Waterloo Waste Info Pop-Up at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo on Tuesday, Oct 13.
Seniors Social Club
Tue Oct 13 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Seniors Social Club on Tuesday, Oct 13.
Star Watching Party
Tue Oct 13 · 6:30 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Star Watching Party at Eastside Branch, Waterloo on Tuesday, Oct 13. Bring the kids along.
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
Wed Oct 14 · 2:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations on Wednesday, Oct 14.
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
Wed Oct 14 · 4:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 14: Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
English Conversation Circle
Wed Oct 14 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
English Conversation Circle at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo on Wednesday, Oct 14.
Explore Play Learn
Wed Oct 14 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 14: Explore Play Learn at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Financial Literacy for Students with Mason Leite
Wed Oct 14 · 6:30 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Financial Literacy for Students with Mason Leite is on Wednesday, Oct 14 at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu Oct 15 · 7:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 15: Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Discovering Dance
Thu Oct 15 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Thursday, Oct 15, Main Library, Waterloo hosts Discovering Dance. Expect a proper live set.
Learn Create Play
Thu Oct 15 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Learn Create Play at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo on Thursday, Oct 15. Family-friendly.
Ukulele Basics
Thu Oct 15 · 4:00 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Thursday, Oct 15, Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Ukulele Basics. Expect a proper live set. Worth bringing the whole family.
Computer Basics
Fri Oct 16 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 16: Computer Basics at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library, Waterloo.
Mid Autumn Festival Celebration 滑铁卢市公共图书馆中秋嘉年华
Sat Oct 17 · 1:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Mid Autumn Festival Celebration 滑铁卢市公共图书馆中秋嘉年华 on Saturday, Oct 17.
Reading Buddies
Sat Oct 17 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Waterloo hosts Reading Buddies on Saturday, Oct 17. Worth bringing the whole family.
Special Saturday Stories with Author Jess Hannigan
Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 17: Special Saturday Stories with Author Jess Hannigan at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
20s & 30s Book Club
Mon Oct 19 · 7:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts 20s & 30s Book Club on Monday, Oct 19.
Art and STEM Club
Mon Oct 19 · 4:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Eastside Branch, Waterloo hosts Art and STEM Club on Monday, Oct 19. Bring the kids along.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 19 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Explore Play Learn at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo on Monday, Oct 19. Bring the kids along.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 19 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Explore Play Learn is on Monday, Oct 19 at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon Oct 19 · 7:00 PM · Main Library More info
Knitting and Crochet Club at Main Library, Waterloo on Monday, Oct 19. Family-friendly.
Tween After School Hangout
Mon Oct 19 · 4:00 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Monday, Oct 19: Tween After School Hangout at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Where the Wild Things Are
Mon Oct 19 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Monday, Oct 19: Where the Wild Things Are at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
20s & 30s Piano Basics
Tue Oct 20 · 6:30 PM · Main Library More info
20s & 30s Piano Basics plays at Main Library, Waterloo on Tuesday, Oct 20. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out.
Creative Art Studio
Tue Oct 20 · 6:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Creative Art Studio on Tuesday, Oct 20.
Explore Play Learn
Tue Oct 20 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 20: Explore Play Learn at Main Library, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Seniors Social Club
Tue Oct 20 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 20: Seniors Social Club at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
Wed Oct 21 · 2:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 21: Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations
Wed Oct 21 · 4:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Artists in Residence: Art Across Generations at Eastside Branch, Waterloo on Wednesday, Oct 21. Family-friendly.
Build a Monster Scooter Bot
Wed Oct 21 · 6:30 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 21: Build a Monster Scooter Bot at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
English Conversation Circle
Wed Oct 21 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Wednesday, Oct 21: English Conversation Circle at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo.
Explore Play Learn
Wed Oct 21 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Explore Play Learn is on Wednesday, Oct 21 at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Living with Loss Peer Support Group
Wed Oct 21 · 7:00 PM · Main Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 21: Living with Loss Peer Support Group at Main Library, Waterloo.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed Oct 21 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 21: Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club at Main Library, Waterloo.
Advance Care Planning 101
Thu Oct 22 · 1:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 22: Advance Care Planning 101 at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu Oct 22 · 7:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish on Thursday, Oct 22.
Discovering Dance
Thu Oct 22 · 10:30 AM · Main Library More info
Thursday, Oct 22, Main Library, Waterloo hosts Discovering Dance. Expect a proper live set.
Learn Create Play
Thu Oct 22 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Learn Create Play on Thursday, Oct 22. Bring the kids along.
Local Author Showcase
Thu Oct 22 · 6:00 PM · Main Library More info
Local Author Showcase is on Thursday, Oct 22 at Main Library, Waterloo.
Number Ninjas
Thu Oct 22 · 6:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Number Ninjas at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo on Thursday, Oct 22. Worth bringing the whole family.
Trick or Treat Trivia
Thu Oct 22 · 6:00 PM · Eastside Branch More info
Trick or Treat Trivia at Eastside Branch, Waterloo on Thursday, Oct 22. Good one for the kids.
Ukulele Basics
Thu Oct 22 · 4:00 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Thursday, Oct 22, Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo hosts Ukulele Basics. Expect a proper live set. Family-friendly.
BYO Craft Social Club
Fri Oct 23 · 2:30 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library More info
BYO Craft Social Club is on Friday, Oct 23 at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Pop-Up Library, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
English Corner
Fri Oct 23 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 23: English Corner at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo.
Baby Connections
Sat Oct 24 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 24: Baby Connections at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Crochet Social
Sat Oct 24 · 2:00 PM · John M. Harper Branch More info
John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo hosts Crochet Social on Saturday, Oct 24. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reading Buddies
Sat Oct 24 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Waterloo hosts Reading Buddies on Saturday, Oct 24. Good one for the kids.
Roblox & Minecraft Party
Sat Oct 24 · 3:00 PM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Roblox & Minecraft Party at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo on Saturday, Oct 24. Bring the kids along.
Saturday Stories
Sat Oct 24 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
Saturday Stories at Eastside Branch, Waterloo on Saturday, Oct 24. Family-friendly.
Treats in the Streets
Sat Oct 24 · 1:00 PM · Main Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 24: Treats in the Streets at Main Library, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Cryptid Quest
Mon Oct 26 · 12:00 AM · All library locations More info
Cryptid Quest is on Monday, Oct 26 at All library locations, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 26 · 10:30 AM · John M. Harper Branch More info
Explore Play Learn is on Monday, Oct 26 at John M. Harper Branch, Waterloo. Bring the kids along.
Explore Play Learn
Mon Oct 26 · 10:30 AM · Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room More info
Explore Play Learn is on Monday, Oct 26 at Albert McCormick Community Centre — Beaupre Room, Waterloo. Worth bringing the whole family.
Ones Exploring Senses
Mon Oct 26 · 10:30 AM · Eastside Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 26: Ones Exploring Senses at Eastside Branch, Waterloo. Family-friendly.
The Great Library AR Scavenger Hunt
Mon Oct 26 · 10:30 AM · McCormick Branch More info
Monday, Oct 26: The Great Library AR Scavenger Hunt at McCormick Branch, Waterloo. Good one for the kids.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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