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Registration opens:
July 02nd, 2025 7:00pm

Marbled Tote Bags
2025-07-23 19:00:00 2025-07-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Marbled Tote Bags For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Wednesday, July 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 19:00:00 2025-07-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Marbled Tote Bags For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Program

Create a one-of-a-kind tote bag using a beautiful marbling technique. We’ll explore a fun and simple way to swirl colours into unique patterns—no two bags will be the same. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a functional piece of art that’s totally your own.

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos 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. 

Programmer: Grace

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 29 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. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
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AI Music Maker
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club - Ages 10 to 13
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Show and Tell
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Chinese Social Club 华人社交俱乐部
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Teen Crafternoon
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
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For Families
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full
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For babies ages birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
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For babies ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 7:00pm
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
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Explore Play Learn
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 7:00pm
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McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Babies: Movement & Motion
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For babies ages birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
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For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
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For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 7:00pm
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Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 7:00pm
Engineering Science Quest: STEM Explorers Club - Ages 10 to 13
Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Nailed It! Art Night
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 7:00pm
Wacky Water Fun
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 7:00pm
Wings Over the Rainforest: Parrot Show
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies ages 11 to 23 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full
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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
Older Adults Wellness Art
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 7:00pm
Tech Time
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
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Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
Naturespace Drop-in
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Uptown BIA Night Market
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
A Midsummer's Bluey Party
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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Hot Sauce 101 - Hosted by Jeff Davis
Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 7:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full
Transition to Kindergarten
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
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Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
McCormick Branch
For babies ages birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
Lego Spike Robotics
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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For kids ages 5 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 7:00pm
Princess Tea Party
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 3 to 7 years old. Children ages 3 to 5 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 7:00pm
20s & 30s Art Night
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 7:00pm
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Summer Reading Club Pop-Up Program
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 4 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
Tween Club - Button Making
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 7:00pm
Scrabble & Bananagrams Bonanza
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
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McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Babies: Movement & Motion
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 7:00pm
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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This event is full
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Beginner Macramé
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 7:00pm
Make and Play: Librarygrams Word Game
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 7:00pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Family STEM Night
Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Marbled Tote Bags
Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 7:00pm
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