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Number Ninjas
2024-06-17 18:30:00 2024-06-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Number Ninjas Ages 6 to 8 years old. John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

Monday, June 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-17 18:30:00 2024-06-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Number Ninjas Ages 6 to 8 years old. John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

John M. Harper Branch

Community Room

Ages 6 to 8 years old.

Have fun with math through this interactive educational program run in partnership with our friends from United for Literacy! Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges. This program incorporates concepts from the grades 1 to 3 math curriculum and is designed for learners ages 6 to 8 years old.

For children ages 6 to 8 years old. Please register each child attending.

This program is part of a series. There are 7 sessions taking place on Saturdays, May 6, May 13, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24. There is no program on May 20.

We kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program’s specified age requirements.

Presented in partnership with United For Literacy.

Programmer:  Kerstin

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Other Children’s programming |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 310
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 22 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. This branch features Study Rooms, a large Community Room and outdoor courtyard. 

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Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
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John M. Harper Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Cancelled
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Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
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For children ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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McCormick Branch
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids 6 to 9 years old with a caregiver.
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This event is full
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Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
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Everyone Welcome.
Cancelled
Paper Making
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old with a caregiver.
The Art of Gratitude
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 7:00pm
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Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Ones Exploring Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Passport Pals
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old
Cancelled
Discovering Structures
Wed, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Island Escape
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 7:00pm
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Wed, Oct 09, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Cancelled
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John M. Harper Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
English Conversation Circle
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McCormick Branch
Adults
Learn Create Play
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McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, Oct 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
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McCormick Branch
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Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 7:00pm
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Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 7:00pm
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
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This event is full
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
AdultsRegister
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Cancelled
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John M. Harper Branch
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McCormick Branch
Ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Cancelled
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Main Library
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Discovering Fine Motor Skills Through Art
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 7:00pm
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McCormick Branch
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Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 7:00pm
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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