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Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部

2026-04-04 13:00:00 2026-04-04 15:30:00 America/New_York Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部 For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Saturday, April 04
1:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 13:00:00 2026-04-04 15:30:00 America/New_York Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部 For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Program

Connect, share, and socialize in Chinese (mostly is Mandarin) at our Chinese Social Club!  This friendly drop-in program offers a welcoming space for Chinese-speaking adults and seniors to enjoy casual conversations, cultural activities, games, and light refreshments.

Meet new friends, celebrate traditions, and stay engaged with your community.

No matter what language you speak or what county you come from, as long as you are interested in Chinese culture, you are welcome to participate.

There are 2 drop-in sessions taking place on Saturdays: April 4 and May 2.

在我们的华人社交俱乐部,您可以自由的用中文(普通话为主)交流,分享,和社交!

这个友好的即兴活动为讲中文的成年人和老年人提供了一个温馨的空间,享受乡音,互相倾听,轻松交谈,文化活动,手工游戏,社区资源分享,或户外活动,及免费茶点。

结识新朋友,庆祝传统,并与社区保持联系。

无论您说什么语言,来自什么国家,只要对中华文化感兴趣,都欢迎参加。


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. 

Staff: Min

John M. Harper Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 02 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 03 Closed

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. 

Upcoming events

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Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed

Fri, May 01, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages birth to 18 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Sat, May 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Waterloo Park - Log Cabin
For Adults

Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver. 
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Tue, May 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids and tweens ages 7 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help for technology questions

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Newcomers

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver. 
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
Everyone welcome
This event is full

Sat, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Mon, May 18, All day
All library locations
All library locations are CLOSED for Victoria Day.

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Teens (16+)

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kitchener Public Library - Central Library
For AdultsRegister

Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Older Adults
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens (16+)
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Teens (16+)

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Fri, May 29, All day
All library locations
For Families

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 7:00pm

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Families

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full