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Transition to Kindergarten
2024-07-25 10:30:00 2024-07-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Transition to Kindergarten For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old. McCormick Branch -

Thursday, July 25
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-25 10:30:00 2024-07-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Transition to Kindergarten For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old. McCormick Branch -

For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.

We’ll make new friends and explore everything from letters and numbers to turn-taking and getting dressed for recess to help you feel ready for your new adventures in kindergarten. Please note parents/caregivers will be part of the learning process, but there may be times we ask parents/caregivers to leave the room for a short period of time to help children begin to transition to a classroom setting. This program is intended for children born in 2019 or 2020, who are entering kindergarten in September 2024.

This program is part of a series. There are 4 sessions taking place on Thursdays: July 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Early Learning Programs for young children at WPL are based on 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.

Transition to Kindergarten is offered multiple times through the summer, and each child is eligible to register for one Transition to Kindergarten program series. We also kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program’s specified age requirements.

Programmer:  Sam

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy and Language Learning |

TAGS: | Early literacy and early learning |

McCormick Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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About the branch

The McCormick Branch is nestled in the heart of the Lakeshore neighbourhood, providing exciting resources to its residents. The second oldest of Waterloo Public Library’s locations, the McCormick Branch is small but mighty and is part of the Albert McCormick Community Centre which features a large outdoor play area, splash pad and skate park.

Upcoming events

Discovering Animals
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For children ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Discovering Farms
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Hot Cocoa & Games - for Teens
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Historical Bingo - for Older Adults
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Writers Group Drop-in - with KW Writer's Alliance
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Saturday Stories - Storytime with Special Guest Livi
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Family LEGO Club
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Reading Buddies
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Learn to Crochet
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults
Registration is now closed
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事会
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Mindful Painting
Mon, Feb 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years.
STEAM Club
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
This event is full
ESQ Winter STEM Library Club - Ages 7 to 9
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Discovering Jobs
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
For children ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
DIY Valentine Cards
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Valentine's STEAM
Wed, Feb 12, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 8 years.
This event is full
DIY Cricut Decals - for Teens
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Create and Connect - with the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG)
Thu, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
This event is full
Rescheduled
Writers Group Drop-in - with KW Writer's Alliance
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, February 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Indigenous Reading Circle - with Willow River Centre
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For ages 16 years and up.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Black Excellence Bingo
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 8 years.
Dog Man Day
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years.
CLOSED Family Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Family Day
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Discovering Jobs
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
For children ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Tech Playground
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years.
This event is full
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Parachute Party
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For children ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Pin Pals: Button Making
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years.
Paper Quilling
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For adults
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Unbook Club - for Teens
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years.
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, Feb 20, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Ramadan Take & Make Craft
Sat, Feb 22, All day
All library locations
For Families
Saturday Stories
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Family LEGO Club
Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet - Uncovering Waterloo Region's Untold Stories
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事会
Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Learn to Crochet
Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
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Registration is now closed
Cosmic Fishing Theatre
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For children ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Black History Month Art Workshop - Art Inspired by Alma Thomas
Mon, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 8 to 13 years.
Number Ninjas
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Let Kindness Grow - Pink Shirt Day Activity
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, Feb 27, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - with SPECTRUM
Thu, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday Stories
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Game On! Minute to Win It
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 8 years.
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 7:00pm
Reading Buddies
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
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