Name: Families in the Wild
Start: 2023-01-14T10:30
End: 2023-01-14T11:30:00-05:00
Location: John M. Harper Branch

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Families in the Wild

2023-01-14 10:30:00 2023-01-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Families in the Wild IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch -

Saturday, January 14
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-01-14 10:30:00 2023-01-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Families in the Wild IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch -

John M. Harper Branch

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Welcome to nature play for the whole family! Explore our west end nature spaces through fun games and activities. We'll be visiting nature spaces near the Harper Branch. All ages welcome.

This program will take place outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Terrain can be uneven and mostly unpaved.

Please sign up one family or group per registration.

Maps, instructions, and plans for inclement weather will be shared with participating families closer to the date of the program.

Programmer: Emily

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Outdoor and Risky Play |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

John M. Harper Branch

Hours

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

Seniors Social Club

Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Registration is now closed

20s & 30s Social Club

Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

This event is full

Ukulele Basics

Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Paint and Sip for Older Adults

Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New date Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

For Older Adults

Seniors Social Club

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Older Adults

Babies: Music and Motion

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For babies from birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.

This event is full

Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Older Adults

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Wed, Mar 04, 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

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Let's Talk for Youth - with the KW Multicultural Centre

Wed, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For newcomer youth ages 14 to 21 years old. Register

Karaoke Juice Bar - for Families

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Families

Learn to Cricut - for Teens

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Learn Create Play - in Partnership with the City of Waterloo

Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Gizmos & Gadgets Workshop

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

This event is full

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish

Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Opening Ceremony - The Paralympic Games Watch Party

Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Everyone welcome

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Learn to Crochet

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Board Room

For Adults

Registration is now closed

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

This event is full

Colours of Habesha: A Cultural Experience - with KW Multicultural Centre

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Everyone Welcome

Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration 中国元宵节庆祝活动

Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Everyone welcome

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Paper Bag Princess Day

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Learn to Crochet

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Board Room

For Adults

Registration is now closed

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!

Number Ninjas - with United for Litearcy

Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

ESQ Winter STEM Club - Ages 10 to 13

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.

Seniors Social Club

Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Older Adults

How To: Use a Cricut Machine

Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Older Adults

This event is full

Para Ice Hockey: Canada vs Czechia - Paralympic Games Watch Party

Tue, Mar 10, 11:45am - 1:45pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Everyone welcome

Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help

Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

Ukulele Basics

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

This event is full

Paint and Sip for Older Adults

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Older Adults

Let's Talk for Youth - with the KW Multicultural Centre

Wed, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For newcomer youth ages 14 to 21 years old. Register

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Boba and Games

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch

Everyone Welcome

This event is full

Wheelchair Curling: Canada vs USA Mixed Team Round Robin - Paralympic Games Watch Party

Thu, Mar 12, 1:15pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Everyone welcome

Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Imagining Sustainable Futures: Disability, Access, and Hope - in Partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Messtival: Session 1 - March Break Program

Sat, Mar 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 4 to 9 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Messtival: Session 2 - March Break Program

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 4 to 9 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Glow Dance Party - March Break Program

Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 4 to 8 years old with a caregiver

STEM Pop-up with Engineering Science Quest - March Break Program

Mon, Mar 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 5 to 12 years old.

Furry Friends with Hands on Exotics - March Break Program

Mon, Mar 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Families

Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 7:00pm

Escape Professor Oak's Lab: Pokémon Escape Room - March Break Program

Mon, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

McCormick Branch

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 7:00pm

Glass Painting: Customize Your Own Cup - March Break Program

Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 years old.

Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 7:00pm

Outdoor Family Play Day - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace

For Families

Exploring Augmented Reality - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

McCormick Branch

For Families

Erick Traplin Concert - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Pet Hospital - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 3 to 10 years with a caregiver.

Fun Science Experiments - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Family LEGO Club - March Break Program

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Families

STEM Pop-up with Engineering Science Quest - March Break Program

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 5 to 12 years old.

Friendly Robot Club - March Break Program

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 4 to 7 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 7:00pm

Pet Hospital - March Break Program

Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 3 to 10 years with a caregiver.

LEGO WeDo Workshop with Stemotics - March Break Program

Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 9 to 11 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 7:00pm

Let's Talk for Youth - with the KW Multicultural Centre

Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For newcomer youth ages 14 to 21 years old. Register

Glass Painting: Customize Your Own Cup - March Break Program

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario

Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - Board Room

For AdultsRegister

Family LEGO Club - March Break Program

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

Bumbling Bert's Comedy Magic Show and Dance Party - March Break Program

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

McCormick Branch

For Families

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

Outdoor Family Play Day - March Break Program

Thu, Mar 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Heasley Park Tennis Courts

For Families

Escape Professor Oak's Lab: Pokémon Escape Room - March Break Program

Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

Glow Dance Party - March Break Program

Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 4 to 8 years old with a caregiver.

Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish

Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Exploring Augmented Reality - March Break Program

Fri, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

Fun Science Experiments - March Break Program

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

Friendly Robot Club - March Break Program

Fri, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 4 to 7 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

Irish Céilí Dance - March Break Program

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For kids ages 3 to 8 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Geodesic Dome and Fort Building Bonanza - March Break Program

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

McCormick Branch

For Families

Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Older Adults

Number Ninjas - with United for Litearcy

Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

20s & 30s Book Club - "Funny Story" by Emily Henry

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Global Dance Class

Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 2026 at 7:00pm

Open Mic Music Night

Tue, Mar 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 2026 at 7:00pm

Explore Play Learn

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tech Tinker Lab

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 7:00pm

Let's Talk for Youth - with the KW Multicultural Centre

Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For newcomer youth ages 14 to 21 years old. Register

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Book Chat: A Beginner's Guide to Dystopia

Thu, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Board Room

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish

Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

This event is full

Baby Art

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For babies birth to 12 months old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 7:00pm

Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

This event is full

Habit Punch Cards: The Creative Way to Track Goals

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 7:00pm

English Corner

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Newcomers

Number Ninjas - with United for Litearcy

Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room

For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.

This event is full

How To: 3D Print

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults and Older Adults

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Discovering Routines

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Creative Art Studio - for Adults

Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Film Screening: "The Click Trap" - in recognition of Earth Month

Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens (16+)

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

A Discussion with Susan Wismer and Melinda Burns - in Partnership with Words Worth Books

Tue, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 2026 at 7:00pm

Explore Play Learn

Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room

For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 7:00pm

Graphic Novel Reading Circle - for Tweens

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 7:00pm

English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services

Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McCormick Branch

For Adults

The Story of the Seagram Empire - In partnership with City of Waterloo Museum

Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

After School Maker Club

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McCormick Branch

For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

20s & 30s Unfinished Objects (U.F.O.) Club

Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside Branch - Program Room

For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Group - in partnership with SPECTRUM

Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 7:00pm

See all events

Mon, Mar 02	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 03	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 04	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 05	9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 06	9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 07	9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 08	Closed

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Families in the Wild

Saturday, January 14
10:30am - 11:30am

John M. Harper Branch

John M. Harper Branch

Upcoming events

Catalogue

What to Read Next

Events Calendar

Programs, Resources & More

Special Events

Reading & Learning

Featured Resource

Local History

Technology

Spaces

About Waterloo Public Library

Families in the Wild

Saturday, January 1410:30am - 11:30am

John M. Harper Branch

John M. Harper Branch

Upcoming events

Saturday, January 14
10:30am - 11:30am