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English Conversation Circle
2024-12-04 18:30:00 2024-12-04 20:00:00 America/New_York English Conversation Circle Adults McCormick Branch -

Wednesday, December 04
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 18:30:00 2024-12-04 20:00:00 America/New_York English Conversation Circle Adults McCormick Branch -

Adults

Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.

Presented in partnership with the YMCA Immigrant Services.  Drop in.  

Programmer:  Kerstin

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and video may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos.

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy and Language Learning |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

McCormick Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 10 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

Where The Wild Things Are
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old
Registration is now closed
Pete the Cat Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Paint Party for Older Adults
Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For older adults
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Friendship Bracelets - for Tweens
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
Cancelled
Drama Games
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Fibre Art
Wed, Nov 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration is now closed
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register
Cancelled
Intergenerational Cross-Stitch
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
Intergenerational Polymer Clay Creations
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Basic Income Guarantee - A Socio-Economic Solution for the 21st Century
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
For adults
Registration is now closed
Learn Create Play
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Discovering Fine Motor Skills Through Art
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Beginner Adult Crochet
Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adult
Registration is now closed
After School Code Club
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Writer's Drop-in
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
Reading Buddies
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Cancelled
Saturday Stories
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
For families with children of all ages.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids of all ages
Craft Extravaganza!
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Families.
Open Family Maker Workshop
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 5 to 8 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Discovering Farms
Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Babies 0-12 months old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Main Library Record Breakers - Inspired by Guinness World Records Day
Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
Loom Knitting
Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Boba and Games - for Teens
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens age 13 to 18 years old
This event is full
ESQ STEM Autumn Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Seniors Social Hour
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For older adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Teen Poetry Slam
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For teens 14 to 17 years old.
Cancelled
Watercolour Card Making
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
Adult
Where The Wild Things Are
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old
Book Cover Redesign
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 13 years old.
Drama Games
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register
Cancelled
Intergenerational Cross-Stitch
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
Intergenerational Metal Jewelry Stamping
Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Learn Create Play
Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Discovering Fine Motor Skills Through Art
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Beginner Adult Crochet
Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adult
Registration is now closed
After School Code Club
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
Reading Buddies
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Cancelled
Saturday Stories
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
For families with children of all ages.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids of all ages
Cancelled
Robo Builders Family Workshop
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Emoji Paintings
Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Learn to Crochet
Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adults
Registration is now closed
Discovering Farms
Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Loom Knitting
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
ESQ STEM Autumn Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Seniors Social Hour
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For older adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Families Under the Rainbow - Creative Art Series - Rainbow Macramé Magnets and Keychains
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families.
Cancelled
DIY Journals
Tue, Nov 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
John M. Harper Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
AdultsRegister
Drama Games
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Let's Talk for Newcomer Youth
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
String Nail Art - for Teens
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens 13 to 18 years old.
Financial Literacy Workshops - The Cost of Home Ownership
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Happy Hour Project - Jewelry Pendant Stamping
Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adult
This event is full
After School Code Club
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adult
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
Reading Buddies
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Cosmic Fishing Theatre
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full
AI Collaborative Poetry Writing Contest
Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults
Discovering Farms
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Loom Knitting
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
ESQ STEM Autumn Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Nov 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
Laurier Talks - Social Prescribing for Older Adults
Thu, Nov 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults & Older Adults
Registration opens Thursday, November 7 2024 at 7:00pm
Reading Buddies
Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Learn to Crochet
Sat, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adults
Registration is now closed
Number Ninjas
Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
ESQ STEM Autumn Club, Ages 9 to 11 - with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Snowy Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Jingle Babies
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 7:00pm
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
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