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Registration opens:
December 15th, 2025 7:00pm

Vision Board Making
2026-01-05 19:00:00 2026-01-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Vision Board Making For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Monday, January 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-05 19:00:00 2026-01-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Vision Board Making For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Program

Celebrate the new year and set your intentions with a personalized vision board! Use images, words, and creativity to bring your goals to life. We’ll provide craft supplies, but you’re welcome to bring extra materials or your own printed images. You can also send us your chosen images ahead of time—we’ll email details on how to share them for printing.

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.

Programmer: Lainie

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness | Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
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Mon, Dec 01 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 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. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

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Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
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For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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For Adults 19+
Teen Social Club
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Babies: Music and Motion
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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For babies from birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
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Dot Art for Older Adults
Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Holiday Card Making
Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Book Bingo
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Clay Creations
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
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Local Author Showcase - in partnership with KW Writer's Alliance
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Card Making with Hot Glue Wax Seals
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Baby in a Box Photography Session
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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For babies ages birth to 18 months old and their caregiver.
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Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
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Sat, Dec 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
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For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
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This event is full
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Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years.
Registration is now closed
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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20s & 30s Book Club - "Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting" by Clare Pooley
Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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How To: Record in the Digispace
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Digispace (Recording Studio)
For Adults and Older Adults
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Seniors Social Club
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
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Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
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For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Babies: Music and Motion
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Simple Circuit Holiday Cards
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
De-Stress with Therapy Dogs - in partnership with Sunshine Therapy Dogs
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Light Up Card Making
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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LEGO Lab
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Winter Solstice Lantern Making
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
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Pajama Storytime
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Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies from birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Rescheduled
Rock STEM Camp
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, December 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For Families
Rock STEM Camp
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
2025 Bingo
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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For tweens and teens ages 10 to 15 years old.
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Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Discovering Hot & Cold
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Ones Exploring Music
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Open Mic Music Night
Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Christmas Day
CLOSED Boxing Day
Fri, Dec 26, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for Boxing Day
Family LEGO Club
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Rubik's Cube Club
Sat, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens and teens ages 10 to 16 years old.
CLOSED for Holidays
Sun, Dec 28, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for holidays
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Ones Exploring Music
Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
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Mon, Dec 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, December 8 2025 at 7:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Monday, December 8 2025 at 7:00pm
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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Tue, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 7:00pm
Chess Night for Tweens
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 9 to 15 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 7:00pm
Noon Year's Eve
Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 12:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
CLOSED for New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 01, All day
All library locations
All locations CLOSED for New Year's Day
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies from birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Robobuilders for Families
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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For kids ages 5 years old and up with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, December 11 2025 at 7:00pm
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Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Rescheduled
Winter Math Olympics
Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, January 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For Families
Winter Math Olympics
Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
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Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Thursday, December 11 2025 at 7:00pm
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Baby Connections
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 7:00pm
Ones Exploring Music
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Intro to Piano Basics - for Teens
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old. 
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 7:00pm
Loom Knitting
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 7:00pm
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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