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Puzzle Swap
2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Puzzle Swap For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Saturday, May 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Puzzle Swap For Adults John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

For Adults

About the Program

Bring puzzles you no longer want (make sure they’re in good condition with all pieces) and pick out new ones to take home. Meet other puzzle enthusiasts and share your love of puzzles. After we've made our trades, we'll relax, work on puzzles and socialize.

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: Lainie

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Socials and Clubs | Games |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
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Mon, Apr 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 26 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. 

Upcoming events

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Learn Create Play
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Advanced Care Planning 101 - in partnership with Hospice Waterloo Region
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
After School Maker Club
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
LEGO Lab
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Drama Llamas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.
Cardboard Chair Design Challenge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids and tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Ocean Heroes - PD Day Program
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 5 to 10 years old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Baby Art
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.
This event is full
Weather and Climate STEM Camp
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Community Art - with Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
Ones Exploring Nature
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver. 
Registration is now closed
Explore Play Learn
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Baby Music
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Seniors Social Club
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Apr 28, 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
Creative Art Studio - for Adults
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
An Evening with Kerry Clare - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Intro to Piano Basics for Adults
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration is now closed
Seniors Social Club
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Baby Connections
Wed, Apr 29, 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
Explore Play Learn
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
This event is full
Where the Wild Things Are
Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Discovering Things That Go!
Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Science Games
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
After School Maker Club
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Drama Llamas
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 10 years old.
Lego Puzzler: Engineering Equations
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 7 to 12 years old.
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Babbling Babies - with Children's Language Expert Anne Carruthers
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
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Nature Mindfulness Walk
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
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
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Ones Exploring Nature
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver. 
Registration is now closed
Explore Play Learn
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Baby Music
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Mother's Day Crafternoon
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Painting: Beyond the Brush
Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Speak Up! Debate Games - for Tweens
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship - with The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Intro to Piano Basics for Adults
Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration is now closed
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Special Seniors Social Club - with Climate Action WR
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Baby Connections
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
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Where the Wild Things Are
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
Discovering Things That Go!
Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Kawaii Doodle Art
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids and tweens ages 7 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bookish Collage Creations
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
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.
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Friendship Bracelets
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
20s & 30s Unfinished Objects (U.F.O.) Club
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in Partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Nature Lab for Families
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
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
20s & 30s Catan & Coffee
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
English Corner
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Newcomers
Ones Exploring Nature
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For ones 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver. 
Registration is now closed
Baby Music
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
Media Literacy 101 - Challenging Mis/Dis/Mal Information
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Creative Art Studio - for Adults
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
An Evening with Kim Echlin and Ray Robertson - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Hand Lettering Basics: Block Letters
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Digital Decluttering
Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Design a Book Bag
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Graphic Novel Reading Circle - for Tweens
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Make a Lucky Charm
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
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.
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
LEGO Lab
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
Machines in Motion: Propulsion Physics
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.
Discover WPL's Seed Library
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Outer Space Creations
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
Family LEGO Club
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
Honey Tasting - in partnership with Backed By Bees
Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
Everyone welcome
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
Go and Gomoku
Sat, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7:00pm
CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 18, All day
All library locations
All library locations are CLOSED for Victoria Day.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Chess Club
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 7:00pm
A Discussion with Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 7:00pm
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Hand Lettering Basics: 3D Letters
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm
Dinosaur Day
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm
Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Teens (16+)
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
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.
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Learn to Crochet
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm
Planting for Pollinators - in celebration of World Bee Day
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Art History Super Sleuths
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Puzzle Swap
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
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
Custom Snapback Social - for Teens
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm
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