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Discovering Kites

March Break Program
2023-03-14 10:30:00 2023-03-14 11:15:00 America/New_York Discovering Kites IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Tuesday, March 14
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2023-03-14 10:30:00 2023-03-14 11:15:00 America/New_York Discovering Kites IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Songs, stories, and kite making. For preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old and their caregiver.

Programmer: Christine

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy and Language Learning |

TAGS: | Early literacy and early learning |

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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Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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20s & 30s Book Club
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Film Screening: "Sensory Overload" - Community Viewing and Discussion
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Canada vs Bosnia Herzegovina Watch Party
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Canada vs Bosnia Herzegovina Watch Party
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
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Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
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Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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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
A Discussion with Emma White - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 7:00pm
Switzerland vs Canada Watch Party
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Switzerland vs Canada Watch Party
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Switzerland vs Canada Watch Party
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Scotland vs Brazil Watch Party
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Scotland vs Brazil Watch Party
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Indigenous Food Tasting Workshop with Chef Destiny
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 7:00pm
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Norway vs France Watch Party
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library
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Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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