Registration opens:
September 10th, 2026 7:00pm

Big City Builders

For Families

About the Program

What would your dream city look like? In this creative family program, you'll have the chance to design a city of your own, imagining everything from parks and playgrounds to transportation, buildings, and exciting new attractions.

Along the way, you'll learn about the people and services that help a city run every day. Who delivers the mail? Who keeps the buses moving? Who manages the airport? Through fun activities and a playful community vote, families will discover how decisions are made and what it takes to keep a city running smoothly.

For families with children of all ages. Please register each child attending separately. 

While the McCormick Branch is under construction, programs will take place in the Beaupre Room in the Albert McCormick Community Centre. The Beaupre Room is located on the far side of the building near the West Rink.

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: Maddy