As we look towards spring, we've got you covered with remarkable ways to keep families and little ones engaged. Check out this month's Virtual Programs and follow the links below to learn more on all we have in store this season. Be sure to follow us online @rwlibrary and explore this month's Activities Calendar.
Having challenges registering? Email us direct at RWLPrograms@regionofwaterloo.ca, or call us at 226-748-8030.
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Lanterns of Lights Community Art Project – Designed for all ages Kits available for pick up beginning April 6 – while supplies last RWLibrary is pleased to work with local artist Christie Shen on a Lanterns of Lights Community Art Project. The lanterns are a symbol of hope for brighter days to come! Pick up your lantern kit at your local RWL branch. Make a lantern to keep and another for the art project. Return completed lanterns to your local RWL branch by Friday April 23, and Christie will turn them into a community art installation. To learn more about artist Christie Shen, visit her website at christieshen.com. or follow her on Instagram at @strangemornings. |
Programs for Children and Families |
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Maker Space - On Zoom - Designed for six to 10 years. Tuesdays – April 6, 13, 20, and 27at 3:30 p.m. OR Tuesday – April 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 4:30 p.m. Join us to build phenomenal creations through weekly challenges and activities based in STEAM: Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math. The same program is offered twice each week, so please register for Tuesday at 3:30 OR 4:30 p.m. |
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Rise and Shine Storytime – On Zoom - Designed for families with preschool children Wednesdays – April 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 9:30 a.m. Rise and shine, and join us Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. |
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Tween Space – On Zoom - Designed for ages 11 to 14 years Thursdays – April 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 4:15 p.m. Tweens, join this virtual space created for you to meet, hack, create, design and talk. Try projects, trivia, crafts, and more. Register at least 72 hours in advance for your supply kit from your local RWL branch. Contactless pick up is available at the door during opening hours. |
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Forest of Reading®- on ReadSquared – Designed for children ages 4 to 18 On Now to April 30 The Forest of Reading Program® is Canada's largest recreational reading program. Find your reading "tree" in the forest and discover some new Canadian books! To participate, sign up online, read the books, vote for your favourite title, and join in fun activities. - Register at: rwlibrary.readsquared.com |
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten- on ReadSquared – Designed for children ages birth - prekindergarten - On Now! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an excellent way to help your child on their path to reading success. Track the books you read with your child. Yes, repeated books do count! Each book you read is a chance to bond and build your child’s language skills. - Register at: rwlibrary.readsquared.com |
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Spring Break Kits– Designed for children ages 4-12 years Kits available for pick up beginning April 6 – while supplies last The Region of Waterloo Library is excited to offer Spring Break Kits! Call your local RWL branch, show your library card, and pick up one kit per child. Don't have a library card yet? Now is a great time to get one! Choose from one of four kits – while supplies last:
Each Spring Break kit also includes a Lantern of Light kit as part of RWL’s community art project with artist Christie Shen. |
Programs for Adults |
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Adult Craft Night: Paper Lanterns - on Zoom - Designed for adults and teens REGISTERED Tuesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. OR Thursday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Join us for a special version of adult craft night with artist Christie Shen. Make a paper lantern and return it to an RWL branch to become part of this community-wide art program. Register at least 72 hours in advance to pick up your supply kit from your local RWL branch. Contactless pick up is available at the door during opening hours. - Register for Tuesday Adult Craft Night: Paper Lanterns on April 20 at 2 p.m. - Register for Thursday Adult Craft Night: Paper Lanterns on April 22 at 8 p.m. |
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Adult Craft Night: Watercolour Tissue Painting - on Zoom - Designed for adults and teens Tuesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. OR Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Make fun crafts while chatting with a small group on Zoom. Register at least 72 hours in advance for your supply kit from your local RWL branch. Contactless pick up is available at the door during opening hours. - Register for Tuesday Adult Craft Night: Watercolour Tissue Painting - Register for Thursday Adult Craft Night: Watercolour Tissue Painting |
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Adult Book Discussion: Red at the Bone on Zoom - Designed for adults Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Join RWL's online book discussion! This month’s book is Red at the Bone by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. We’ll discuss how the book uncovers the role that history and community play in the experiences, decisions and relationships of families. - Register for Adult Book Discussion: Red at the Bone on Zoom |
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Forest of Reading® Evergreen Adult Program- on ReadSquared – Designed for Adults Program is on Now! The Forest of Reading Program® is Canada's largest recreational reading program. The Evergreen Program is designed for adult participants and celebrates Canadian books publishers, and authors. To participate, sign up online, read the books, vote for your favourite title, and join in related activities. - Register at: rwlibrary.readsquared.com |
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