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The summer session of programs will run from July 3 to August 19, 2017Register ONLINE at www.wpl.ca
Our programs are free!
Where the Wild Things Are July 10 to August 14 (no program August 7) 10:30am to 11:15am RIM Park’s GreenLab 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4Hike the trails and play with nature in this mini-forest school for little folks. This mud-filled, critter-exploring adventure with Mother Earth will explore the green space of RIM Park. Let the wild rumpus start!Registration opens June 26
Explore Play Learn @ RIM Park Thursdays – ongoing 10:30am to 11:15am RIM Park, Room 203 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4Join us each week for interactive and engaging fun. Explore stories and songs, play games, experiment with science and art, and learn all about the world around you. Everyone is welcome to this family program.
Children’s ProgramsSummer 2017
EARLY LEARN I NG PROGR A MS519-886-1310www.wpl.ca
Main Library 35 Albert Street, Waterloo519-886-1310 Ext. 129
McCormick Branch 500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo519-886-1310 Ext. 213
John M. Harper Branch 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North, Waterloo519-886-1310 Ext. 310
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Babies Ages: birth to 15 months with a caregiver
WednesdaysJuly 5 to August 162:00pm to 2:30pm
OnesAges: 11 to 23 months with a caregiver
ThursdaysJuly 6 to August 1710:30am to 11:15amRegistration opens June 29
Discovering DIYAges: 2 to 4 years with a caregiver
FridaysJuly 7 to August 1810:30am to 11:30amRegistration opens June 30
Discovering NatureAges: 2 to 4 years with a caregiver
WednesdaysJuly 5 to 2610:30am to 11:15am
Discovering Play Ages: 2 to 4 years with a caregiver
WednesdaysAugust 2 to 1610:30am to 11:15am
Transition to KindergartenAges: children entering kindergarten in Fall 2017
TuesdaysJuly 4 to August 1510:30am to 11:30amRegistration opens June 27
FridaysJuly 7 to August 1810:30am to 11:30amRegistration opens June 30
WednesdaysJuly 5 to August 1610:30am to 11:30amRegistration opens June 28
Explore Play LearnAges: 5 and under with a caregiver
WednesdaysJuly 5 to August 1610:30am to 11:15am
SaturdaysOngoing11:00am to 11:45am
TuesdaysJuly 4 to August 1510:30am to 11:15am
MondaysJuly 10 to August 14(no program August 7)10:30am to 11:15amProgram room
TuesdaysJuly 11 to August 1510:30am to 11:15amCommunity room
Our programs are free!
Early Learning Programs for young children at WPL are based on early 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. Engaging in reading, rhyming, singing, and movement activities together will help to build your child’s literacy skills for life.
Caregivers of children ages 9 and under must remain in the library while their children attend programs.
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Toys and GadgetsEver wondered how toys are made? Learn how to make toys and gadgets using everyday materials. Each week we’ll design new toys that spin, fly, light up, shake and more!
MondaysJuly 3 to August 14(no program August 7)4:30pm to 5:30pm Registration opens June 26
Stuffie SleepoverBring in your stuffed toy (stuffie) for a Special Storytime at the library! Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas and help us sing songs and read bedtime stories before you say goodnight. Leave your stuffie here for a sleepover party – who knows what kind of trouble they’ll get into! Come back to pick up your stuffie the next day and take home funny pictures of their mischief at the library.
Monday, June 56:30pm to 7:00pm Registration opens May 30
Mini Golf @ the LibraryJoin us for a night of mini golf fun. Starting in the Children’s department, you’ll putt your way through 12 holes and end up on the second floor of the library!
Monday, June 196:30pm to 7:30pm
Waterworks StorytimeLocation: Waterloo Park by Lions LagoonCome and join us for splashy stories, water play, and aquatic crafts that you can use in the water park. Weather permitting.
WednesdaysJuly 5 to August 162:30pm to 3:30pm
Train Station ThursdaysLocation: Train Station on Father David Bauer DriveJoin us for fun DIY projects at the Train Station! We will have activities for both kids and adults so feel free to bring the whole family! Play with tech, arts and crafts, and fun DIY projects. Just want to relax for a bit? We will have giant colouring pages and adult colouring books. There will be new activities every week!
ThursdaysJuly 6 to August 172:30pm to 4:00pm
Open Family Creation Space Play, learn, and have fun using your imagination to make new things. Each week, we will have a different set of materials and tools for you to explore through open-ended creation.
SaturdaysJuly 8 to August 193:00pm to 4:30pm
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Let’s Talk Science: Feast for the SensesLearn how animals use their five senses to gather food by exploring with your own senses.
Wednesday, July 52:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre RoomRegistration opens June 28
Coding ClubLearn to code and track your progress on weekly different featured coding apps for kids. Bring your own device to download apps or use one of ours.
ThursdaysJuly 6 to August 1710:30am to 11:15am
Let’s Talk Science: Bubbles BonanzaLearn how bubbles form and how to manipulate them by making different shaped bubbles as well as trying different liquids to make them.
Wednesday, July 19 2:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre RoomRegistration opens July 12
Ready, Fire, Aim!Catapults, trebuchets, slingshots, rockets, oh my! We will be making and playing with some giant versions of these old siege weapons.
ThursdaysJuly 13 to 272:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre Room
Fantastic Fun with FlightMake all sorts of things to fly high in the sky. We’ll be looking at planes, helicopters, rockets, and kites.
ThursdaysAugust 3 to 172:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre Room
Let’s Talk Science: Video GamesLearn the physics behind video games by making catapults, experimenting with Newton cars, and building freestanding towers.
Wednesday, July 122:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre RoomRegistration opens July 5
Let’s Talk Science: Super Science ChallengesLearn teamwork and how to problem solve by completing challenges using science.
Wednesday, August 22:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre RoomRegistration opens July 26
Let’s Talk Science: The Science of Mind ReadingLearn about the various parts of the human brain and what they are responsible for doing. Track how your brain works as you complete various tasks and activities.
Wednesday, July 262:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre RoomRegistration opens July 19
Let’s Talk Science: The Little Things MatterLearn what microbes look like, where they are found, and how they survive.
Wednesday, August 92:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre Room Registration opens August 2
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Wizarding World of Harry PotterHarry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone is turning 20! Join us to build a wand, practice spells, prepare potions and more. The sorting hat awaits!
Tuesday, July 42:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre Room
Crafting, Canada 150 Style!Canoes, camping, moose, bears and loons! Join us each week for activities, stories and creations.
TuesdaysJuly 11 to August 162:15pm to 3:15pmBeaupre Room
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We’re Out and About This Summer! Come play with us at:RIM Park (Explore Play Learn): Thursdays (ongoing)KW Multicultural Festival in Victoria Park: June 24 and 25University of Waterloo’s Canada Day at Columbia Lake: July 1The Train Station: Thursdays, July 6 to August 17Waterworks Storytime in Waterloo Park: July 5 to August 16Pass It Forward Hockey Event at Albert McCormick Arena: August 12Kidspark at Victoria Park: August 20
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We’re Coming to You!We know Waterloo is a happening place so we are coming to see what’s going on in your ‘hood. We’ll be popping up with our maker bike at your soccer games, community parks, neighbourhood events and swimming lessons. We’re rolling in to make and create with you and to hear about what makes your library special. Summer Solstice in Old Oak Park: Friday, June 16Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex (public swim): Thursday, July 27Moses Springer Public Swim (pool patio): Thursday, August 3Waterloo Park Splash Pad/Gazebo: Thursday, August 17Visit wpl.ca for more dates and information!
Adopt-a-Grandparent Seniors and children can learn so much from one another! In this partnered program with the Wayside Centre, children and their adopted grandparents will explore the wonderful world of technology. This program, facilitated by WPL staff, will include interactive iPad apps, robots, and other technology with plenty of songs and stories along the way. New skills and a new friend? What could be better?Note to Parents: A separate room will be available for the parents/caregivers to visit. Parents can stay in the same room as their child as long as it does not distract them from the group.Wednesdays, July 5 to August 16 (7 weeks) 2:00pm to 3:00pm Emmanuel United Church 22 Bridgeport Rd West, Waterloo, ONChildren Aged 3-5 years old, Seniors Aged 55+To register call 519-886-1471 or e-mail [email protected]
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The Young Person’s WorkshopLittle ones build whatever they imagine in this workshop with real tools. Instruction will be provided. Using tools improves motor skills, builds confidence, and helps children understand the properties of materials.
MondaysJuly 3 to August 14(no program August 7)10:30am to 11:30am
The Rubber Band EngineerAim far and fly high. Imagine all the things you can make with just rubber bands, clips, paint sticks and craft sticks. Cork shooters, moving extending grabber, and a magic pneumatic box are some of the things we will be creating.
WednesdaysAugust 2 to 166:30pm to 7:30pm
Google Expeditions – Chill Out!Too hot for you? Take a virtual daytrip to some of the coolest places on earth with Google Expeditions and WPL. There will be 2 sessions. You may sign up for only one session. A caregiver is required to stay. We regret that children under 5 cannot be registered for this program.
Monday, August 142:15pm to 2:40pm and2:45pm to 3:10pm Registration opens August 8
Little Bits Monday ChallengeWork in teams to complete robotic challenges with Little Bits!
MondaysJuly 3 to 242:15pm to 3:15pm
Google Expeditions – To the Stars!Take a virtual trip to outer space with Google Expeditions to learn about our solar system and space exploration. There will be 2 sessions. Please register for only one.
Monday, July 312:15pm to 2:40pm and2:45pm to 3:10pmRegistration opens July 24
Locked in the Library!Participate in our escape room challenges including mazes, locks, puzzles and ciphers to help you break into our mystery box and escape the library! A different theme will happen each week.
WednesdaysJuly 5 to 267:00pm to 8:00pm
Build your own Website with HTML, CSS and BootstrapGet into text-based coding and build your own websites with HTML, CSS and Bootstrap.
Tuesdays July 4 to August 157:00pm to 8:00pmRegistration opens June 27
Family Fun Nights Bring the family and join us for something new each week:Family Bingo Night – July 6Lego Fun Challenge! – July 13DIY Birdhouse & Bird Feeder – July 20Duct Tape Creations – July 27Do you Want to Build a Snowman? – August 3Build a Greenhouse – August 10Minute to Win It Family Challenges – August 17
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30pm
Sizzling Summer Make & Takes Join us each week for some crafting and creation fun!
ThursdaysJuly 6 to August 1710:30am to 11:30am
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150 Things to Do in Waterloo this YearSchool’s out and you need something fun to do with the family? How about 150 fun things?! Have the ultimate staycation this year by exploring everything happening in your own backyard. We have compiled an awesome list of Waterloo must-dos and we are challenging you to tick them all off to celebrate Canada’s 150th!Pick up a copy of the list next time you visit or get it online at wpl.ca!
A Picnic in the ParkSaturday, August 12 Waterloo Park (beside the skate park) Father David Bauer Drive 11:00am to 3:00pmOn August 12 from (11:00am to 3:00pm) bring or buy your lunch or enjoy a fresh lemonade and a slice of watermelon with us. Take a seat at the City of Waterloo’s newest community art piece – a 55 ft picnic table made for community gatherings! With musical performances, maker space pop-ups, dance and skateboard demonstrations, historical walking tours, and an afternoon of vintage picnic games (a potato sack race anyone?) this is a family friendly event that everyone will love.
#passitforwardSaturday, August 12Albert McCormick Community Centre 10:00am to 2:00pmJoin the City of Waterloo, Waterloo Minor Hockey and Councillor Angela Vieth at the Albert McCormick Community centre for a day of engaging activities, fun family events, and to learn more about our Canadian game of hockey! Look for us on Facebook and Twitter: #passitforwardFor more information contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Book Snap Summer!A summer reading incentive reserved for those in Grades 5 and up! Take a picture of what you are reading and send it to us at WPL in one of 3 ways: Email, Twitter or Instagram. To email us, send your picture to [email protected] To tweet or use Instagram use #BookSnapSummer and #WaterlooLibrary. You will be entered into a weekly draw to win gift cards for iTunes, Cineplex theatres and Starbucks.We look forward to seeing your book pictures this summer!
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Here’s how it works:1. Sign up. Visit any WPL or Waterloo YMCA Ontario Early Years location
to register in the program. Kids from newborns to 12 years of age are welcome to participate.
2. Read! Read – anything you like – but do it often! Visit the library or OEYC location of your choice to check-in for your chance to win prizes, play games, and get great reading recommendations.
3. Check-in often. Anyone who checks into the club 7 times or more will receive a family invitation to participate in a special VIP celebration featuring balloon artist Drew Ripley.
Sign-up starts on the last day of school: June 29th!
Did you know that over 2,000 kids in Waterloo took part in our Summer Reading Club last year? If you are looking for a summer of adventure, activities, prizes and library fun, make sure you sign up this year too!
Summer Reading Club
Saturday, June 10 1:00pm to 4:00pm Main Library, 35 Albert Street Everyone welcome!
Once every year WPL invites all its coolest friends from the science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields to take over the Main Library… and then we invite you! On June 10th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, check out over 25 interactive, engaging stations with STEAM activities for people of all ages. Kick off the summer festival season with robots, sling shots, slime and circuits (plus tons more!) You don’t want to miss this!
Mark your calendars for WPL’s signature summer kick-off event, STEAM heat!
Everyone welcome!
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