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Explore the World of Wild Bees

Earth Day with Alvéole
2024-04-22 12:00:00 2024-04-22 13:00:00 America/New_York Explore the World of Wild Bees Everyone Welcome Online -

Monday, April 22
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-22 12:00:00 2024-04-22 13:00:00 America/New_York Explore the World of Wild Bees Everyone Welcome Online -

Everyone Welcome

This Earth Day, join our partner Alvéole’s Education Specialist and Beekeeper, Emilie Usher, in a special virtual edition of this bee-loved workshop. Through beautiful imagery and storytelling, discover the inspiring biodiversity that surrounds us in cities and uncover the simple steps to creating beneficial (and beautiful!) pollinator habitat.

This online event is presented through Alvéole, please register here.

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Sat, May 09 9:30AM to 5:30PM
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Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Speak Up! Debate Games - for Tweens
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The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship - with The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
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Intro to Piano Basics for Adults
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Nature Lab for Families
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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English Corner
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Media Literacy 101 - Challenging Mis/Dis/Mal Information
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Ones Exploring Science
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Open Mic Poetry Night
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LEGO Lab
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Machines in Motion: Propulsion Physics
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Discover WPL's Seed Library
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Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Family LEGO Club
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Honey Tasting - in partnership with Backed By Bees
Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Go and Gomoku
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Mon, May 18, All day
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Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Chess Club
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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A Discussion with Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Hand Lettering Basics: 3D Letters
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Dinosaur Day
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
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Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Learn Create Play
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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After School Maker Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Learn to Crochet
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Planting for Pollinators - in celebration of World Bee Day
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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Documentary Screening: The Librarians
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kitchener Public Library - Central Library
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Saturday Stories
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Art History Super Sleuths
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Puzzle Swap
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Custom Snapback Social - for Teens
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Nature Mindfulness Walk - for Mental Health Week
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
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Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Ukuleles & Lullabies
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
Making Music
Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
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ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Create Your Own Eraser
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
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Book Chat: All About Graphic Novels
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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20s & 30s Book Club
Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Global Dance Class
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm
Open Mic Music Night
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens (16+)
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm
Menopause Café
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
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Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm
Trinket Swap Party - for Teens
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.
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English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Learn Create Play
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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After School Maker Club
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Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hydroponics at Home
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Saturday Stories
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Ukuleles & Lullabies
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Film Screening: "Sensory Overload" - Community Viewing and Discussion
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Art Creations - for Kids
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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