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Discovering Tools
2023-03-23 14:00:00 2023-03-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Discovering Tools IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Thursday, March 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-23 14:00:00 2023-03-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Discovering Tools IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Learn to use real tools like hammers, saws and nails! Kids will learn how to safely use tools and become confident makers with the help of their caring adult.  For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Programmer: Megan

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Explore Play Learn |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

John M. Harper 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
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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. 

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