Kids

Imagination Weekend

An open house, free-play with a variety of sensory & educational opportunities. Parents/guardians stay with their children.

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STEAM Stories

Read stories and complete some STEAM activities to go along with the theme.

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My 1st Library Card

Little ones, from birth to age 5 can participate in this new literacy program and get a special library card. When signing up for their card*, children will receive a library bag, library card, otter book, and otter stuffed animal. There is also a photo opportunity.

My First Library Card will help foster a love of reading, becoming a library lover, and give a kick start to early success, one book at a time! Children will also be signed up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

Book Wizards

Book Wizards meet twice each month to discuss the books they are reading. Each month there is a new theme.

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Lego Club

All ages welcome! Once a month (see calendar) come in, grab some floor space and build your LEGO creations!

LEGOS at Home can be completed anytime! Email a picture of each creation to lego@waterloolibrary.org. Entries due by Dec. 31, 2024. Each entry enters you in a drawing & pictures will go on the Wall of Fame.

Storytime

Story Time is every Tuesday at 10am through the end of April and is filled with fun songs, stories, and activities.

Family Story Time is once a month at 6:30pm and offers stories and actives for the whole family!

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Little Movers

A fun way for caregivers & little ones to interact though music, movement, and a story on the 1st and 3rd Wed. now through May 1. Registration Required.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Any child that is not in kindergarten yet can participate. Each time you read a book with your kiddo, you fill in a star on the recording sheet. Once you have filled in the whole sheet (100 books), bring that one back to get a sticker and a new sheet. Keep going until you reach 1,000 books. When your child completes the program they will receive a backpack filled with books, school supplies, and a certificate. Their picture will go on our 1,000 Books Wall of Fame, the newspaper, and our Facebook page.

Family Fun Night

All ages welcome! Lots of fun activities! Theme changes each month. Registration Required.

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