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Cancelled

Rhyme Time: Poetry Writing for Teens

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Always wanted to explore writing poetry, but don’t know where to start? Come and celebrate National Poetry Month with this low-pressure poetry writing workshop for teens (12-18). We will do group and solo writing exercises, and you could even workshop a poem to submit to our Annual Teen Poetry & Short Story Contest. All writing levels welcome.  For teens ages 12 to 18 years.

Programmer:  Jackie

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs, Writing and Authors |

TAGS: | Teen Programming |

John M. Harper Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 17 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 18 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

Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 2
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Registration is now closed
Teen Social Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
A Discussion with Catherine Bush and Amanda Leduc - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drama Games
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full
Beginner Cross Stitch
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Let's Play with Robots
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults.
This event is full
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Poetry in Place Book Launch - With Textile, The Creek Collective, and Words Worth Books
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Teens and Adults
Cancelled
Indigenous Reading Circle - with Willow River Centre
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Chinese Social Club 滑铁卢图书馆华人俱乐部
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 19, All day
All library locations
All library locations CLOSED for Victoria Day
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 3
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Family Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Wonderful Watercolours for Older Adults
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drama Games
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full
Origami Orb Sculptures - for Tweens
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Beginner Cross Stitch
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Bedtime Storytime
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Library 101: Our Library, Your Children
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Bereaved Families of Ontario
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
Thu, May 22, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Fri, May 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Eastside Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in for help for technology questions
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Spring Nature STEM Camp
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
20 & 30s Book Club - "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Families Under the Rainbow - presented in partnership with SPECTRUM
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
This event is full
Babies: Music and Motion
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Computer Basics - for Older Adults
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
This event is full
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help for technology questions
Music Mondays - for Older Adults
Mon, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Mon, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
Introduction to Piano Basics
Mon, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration is now closed
Family Pajama Storytime
Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Number Ninjas
Mon, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Explore Play Learn
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Open Mic Live Music Night
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
20s & 30s Social Club
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.
Discovering Nature
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full
Squeegee Paint Party - for Older Adults
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
This event is full
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Drama Games
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full
Building with Cubelets
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For families with school-aged children.
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Library 101: We've Got Stuff You Like!
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.
Transition to Kindergarten
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full
Minis Making Craft Club
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Local Author Showcase - in partnership with KW Writer's Alliance
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
PD Day Fun: Brain Hat Creations
Fri, May 30, All day
All library locations
For Families
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Babies: Music and Motion
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
Special Saturday Stories with Author Kate Jenks Landry - in Partnership with Words Worth Books
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Family Lego Club
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Reading Buddies
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families
Number Ninjas
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 7:00pm
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition - with the City of Waterloo Museum
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For families with school-aged children.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 7:00pm
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
Rescheduled
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, June 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Reading Buddies
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Number Ninjas
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
A Discussion with Karen Smyth and Kasia Jaronczyk - in Partnership with Words Worth Books
Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 7:00pm
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full
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