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Registration opens:
July 18th, 2024

Open Maker Workshop
2024-07-26 10:30:00 2024-07-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Open Maker Workshop For kids ages 5 to 8 years old with a caregiver. John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

Friday, July 26
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-26 10:30:00 2024-07-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Open Maker Workshop For kids ages 5 to 8 years old with a caregiver. John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

John M. Harper Branch

Community Room

For kids ages 5 to 8 years old with a caregiver.

Our popular “make what you want with real tools” workshop is back! You’ll get to use real tools to create cool inventions. This program uses real tools and a caregiver is required to stay in the room with participants at all times.

Families should register one participant between the ages of 5 to 8. Accompanying siblings are welcome.

This program is being offered on two separate occasions, and the activities will be the same. Please register for each date separately.

 Programmer:  Christine

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 310
Hours
We're closed Monday July 01 due to Closed for Canada Day
Mon, Jul 01 Closed
(Closed for Canada Day)
Tue, Jul 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 06 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 07 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. 

Upcoming events

CLOSED for Canada Day
Mon, Jul 01, All day
Site Wide
All locations CLOSED for Canada Day
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
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Uptown Night Market
Thu, Jul 04, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
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Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Sciensational Sssnakes!
Sat, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Nature Play Workshop
Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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For kids ages 3 to 7 years old.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Tuesday Stories
Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
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For kids ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
RoboBuilders Family Workshop
Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
This event is full
Intro to Pottery for Teens
Tue, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Drummin' Up Ubuntu
Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone Welcome
KWAG Community Artmaking Workshop - Art Journals
Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
Discovering Farms
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Bath Bombs and Sachets
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Adults
This event is full
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 6 to 8 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Bike Repair with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Mini Robot Camp
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Uptown Night Market
Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone Welcome
Mini Robot Camp
Fri, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
PJ Dance Party!
Sat, Jul 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Families
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Families
Geronimo Stilton - Mystery at the Library
Sat, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Nature Play Workshop
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 7 years old.
Felt Creatures
Mon, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
This event is full
Birds of Southern Ontario - Their Status, Threats and What We Can Do To Help
Mon, Jul 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adult
Tuesday Stories
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
RoboBuilders Family Workshop
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
This event is full
Paper Rollercoasters
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.
The Great Family Geocache Race
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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For Families
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
No Sew T-Shirt Canvas Bag for Teens
Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Discovering Farms
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Art Club - Make Your Own Chia Pet
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 6 to 8 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Waterloo Park Quest: An Adventure Through History - for Families
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
For families with school-aged children
Waterloo Park Quest: An Adventure Through History - for Adults
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Adults
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Uptown Night Market
Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone Welcome
Summer Concert with Erick Traplin
Sat, Jul 20, 9:45am - 10:30am
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For Families
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Meet the Bees
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Everyone Welcome
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Nature Play Workshop
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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For kids ages 3 to 7 years old.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Ukuleles & Lullabies
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For parents with accompanying children up to 18 months old.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 2 2024 at 7:00pm
Tuesday Stories
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Kidchella - with Special Guests Livi and Friends!
Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Families
WPL Olympics
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Discovering Farms
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 3 to 5 years old
Registration opens Wednesday, July 3 2024 at 7:00pm
Art Club - Cool Collages
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 3 2024 at 7:00pm
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 6 to 8 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ STEM Explorers Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Wed, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Uptown Night Market
Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone Welcome
Open Maker Workshop
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 5 to 8 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, July 18 2024 at 7:00pm
Elephant and Piggie Storytime
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Families
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Cubelets and Snap Circuits
Mon, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, July 8 2024 at 7:00pm
Ukuleles & Lullabies
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For parents with accompanying children up to 18 months old.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 2 2024 at 7:00pm
Tuesday Stories
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Make Your Own Monopoly
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 7:00pm
Getting Started With Fiero Code - Code Blocks
Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 7:00pm
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Brush Calligraphy with Tweens and Caregivers
Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Tweens ages 10 to 13 years old with caregivers.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 7:00pm
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