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The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship

with The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region

2026-05-05 18:00:00 2026-05-05 20:00:00 America/New_York The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s). Eastside Branch - Program Room

Tuesday, May 05
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 18:00:00 2026-05-05 20:00:00 America/New_York The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s). Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).

About the Program

What skills and opportunities will shape the next generation of careers? Join us for an engaging evening designed for caregivers and teens to learn about emerging opportunities in AI, tech, and entrepreneurship. Hear from leaders across education, innovation, and the startup ecosystem about how young people can explore these fields and begin building real-world skills today. Parents and caregivers will gain insight into how to support their teen’s curiosity and future career interests, while students will discover opportunities to explore their ideas and projects through programs like the Youth Creativity Fund (YCF).

Through YCF, local youth can apply for microgrants of up to $1,000 to fund creative projects - whether that’s starting a small business, building a STEM project, exploring tech, or creating initiatives that connect people around shared interests.

Presented in partnership with Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region.


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: Nancy

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech and Tools | STEM | Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | Teen programming |

Eastside Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
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Mon, May 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 30 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 31 Closed

About the branch

Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

Upcoming events

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Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Older Adults

Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults
This event is full

Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
This event is full

Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
This event is full

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

Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

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, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full

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

Tue, May 26, 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 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens (16+)

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

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
This event is full

Wed, May 27, 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 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome

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+)
Registration is now closed

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

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

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

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

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

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

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

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

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

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 4 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

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

Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens 16+

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Adults and Older Adults

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For Adults

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens and adults ages 13+.

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full

Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 7:00pm