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Summer of Fun Courtyard Drop-in
2022-08-22 15:30:00 2022-08-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Summer of Fun Courtyard Drop-in IN PERSON / DROP IN John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Monday, August 22
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-22 15:30:00 2022-08-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Summer of Fun Courtyard Drop-in IN PERSON / DROP IN John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

IN PERSON / DROP IN

Have a summer full of fun with us in the courtyard at the John M. Harper Branch! During each pop-up, there will be new and exciting activities and crafts for you and your family to check out!  For families.

Programmers:  Claire and Ikhlas

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun and Games |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
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We're closed Monday May 18 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 18 Closed
(Victoria Day)
Tue, May 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 23 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 24 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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Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For 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
Dinosaur Day
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
This event is full
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.
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+)
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Planting for Pollinators - in celebration of World Bee Day
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Documentary Screening: The Librarians
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kitchener Public Library - Central Library
For AdultsRegister
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 Literacy
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.
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults
This event is full
Nature Mindfulness Walk - for Mental Health Week
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Older Adults
Ukuleles & Lullabies
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
This event is full
Making Music
Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
This event is full
Create Your Own Eraser
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
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
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
Book Chat: All About Graphic Novels
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
20s & 30s Book Club
Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
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
Global Dance Class
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Open Mic Music Night
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens (16+)
Menopause Café
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
This event is full
Trinket Swap Party - for Teens
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 17 years old.
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Teens (16+)
This event is full
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
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.
Learn to Crochet
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.
This event is full
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Hydroponics at Home
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in Partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Spy IDs and Secret Messages - PD Day Activity
Fri, May 29, All day
All library locations
For Families
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Silly Sun Science
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
Meet the Robots! - in partnership with Team DAVE, 4917 Team & Rockway Robotics
Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
All Abilities Family Drop-In - for AccessAbility Week
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For Families
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
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
Ukuleles & Lullabies
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
This event is full
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
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
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Film Screening: "Sensory Overload" - Community Viewing and Discussion
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens 16+
Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy 2.0
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Art Creations - for Kids
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
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
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
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
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
An Introduction to the Eastside Branch Naturespace
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Adults and Older Adults
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
2SLGBTQIA+ Jeopardy Night - Celebrating Pride Month
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Special Saturday Stories with Author Anita Yasuda - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
A Discussion with Graphic Novel Author Jon Claytor - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens and adults ages 13+.
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 7:00pm
Reading Buddies - with United for Literacy
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
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
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
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Graphic Novel Reading Circle - for Tweens
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
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
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