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Crafty Morning
2025-09-06 10:30:00 2025-09-06 11:30:00 America/New_York Crafty Morning For families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s). McCormick Branch -

Saturday, September 06
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 10:30:00 2025-09-06 11:30:00 America/New_York Crafty Morning For families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s). McCormick Branch -

For families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s).

About the Program

Get creative together at Crafty Morning! Families are invited to drop in and make fun, hands-on crafts. All materials will be provided—just bring your imagination!

This is a drop-in program for families with kids ages 4 to 8 years old and their caregiver(s).

There are 5 drop-in sessions taking place on Saturdays: September 6, 27, October 4, 25 and November 1.

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.

Programmers: Ikhlas & Sam

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Families | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-in | Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Early literacy and early learning |

McCormick Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
We're closed Monday August 04 due to Civic Holiday
Mon, Aug 04 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 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.

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