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#ElderWisdom at WPL

in partnership with The Village at University Gates
2024-06-22 10:00:00 2024-06-22 12:00:00 America/New_York #ElderWisdom at WPL Everyone Welcome John M. Harper Branch -

Saturday, June 22
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-22 10:00:00 2024-06-22 12:00:00 America/New_York #ElderWisdom at WPL Everyone Welcome John M. Harper Branch -

Everyone Welcome

#ElderWisdom is more than just a campaign; it's a movement that encourages society to tap into the profound knowledge, experiences, and insights our seniors have to offer. Every year, Schlegel Villages brings the iconic green bench to public spaces, inviting community members to sit and engage in enriching conversations with our elders. This simple act of sharing time and stories has sparked countless moments of connection, learning, and mutual respect, reinforcing the value of our seniors in today’s fast-paced world.

Celebrate Seniors Month by dropping in to sit and engage on the green bench in the library lobby at our John M. Harper Branch (right outside the doors into the library), and enjoy a moment of connection with an older adult from your community.

Presented in partnership and with Schlegel Villages and the Village at University Gates.

Programmer: Julia

AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Guest Speakers |

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John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 310
Hours
Mon, Jun 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 29 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 30 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

Waterloo Public Library Annual General Meeting
Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
The Annual General Meeting of the Waterloo Public Library Board
Meet the Bees
Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
Everyone Welcome
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
This event is full
Uptown Night Market
Thu, Jul 04, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone Welcome
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Families
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
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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
McCormick Branch
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.
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.
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
McCormick Branch
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 7:00pm
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
Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 7:00pm
Waterloo Park Quest: An Adventure Through History - for Adults
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 7:00pm
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
McCormick Branch
For Families
Registration opens Thursday, June 27 2024 at 7:00pm
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Families
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
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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
Eastside Branch - Program Room,Naturespace
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
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