Waterloo Public Library - Kidbits
 

What's On for Kids @ the McCormick Branch

McCormick Branch offers a selection of fun, educational programs for children ages newborn to 12 years.

Please note that some of the programs require registration while others are drop-in. The details are listed in each program description. Tickets must be picked-up at McCormick - first come, first served. If you have any questions then please call (519) 886-1310 ext.213.

Drop-in programs:

Stories at Bertie's

Join us at Bertie's place in the Albert McCormick Community Centre for stories and songs! Please contact us at (519) 886-1310 ext. 213, for exact dates and times. Registration not required.

Tales of the True North

Help us celebrate Canadian Children's Book Week by joining us for a family story time featuring Canadian authors. All ages welcome

  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm

Programs requiring Tickets or Registration:

Chips and Dip

What goes with chips and dip? Reading of course! McCormick Branch library is proud to announce its first children's book club for ages 10 to 12 year olds. Come join us for the fun!

  • Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 25. Check with us for future dates in the New Year.
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:15pm
  • Registration: please call

You Think You want to be a Rock Star

Join in the fun at the McCormick Branch Library, with games, books and songs all about rocks and minerals - and make a pet rock to take home. Ages 7 to 10.

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
  • Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
  • Registration: Oct. 30

Apple Head Dolls

Apples aren't just for eating! Create your own apple doll to take home with you. Ages 8 to 12 years old.

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Dec. 5
  • Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
  • Registration: Nov. 6

Fairies

Fly away with us to the land of fairies and let the fantasy begin. Learn all about fairies through stories, games and a craft. Ages 6 and up.

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
  • Registration: Nov. 4

Wizards and Warlocks

Travel to the world of wizards and warlocks with us - stories, games, crafts and more. Ages 6 and up.

  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 26
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
  • Registration: Nov. 13

Power Hour

An hour of excitement, dedicated to celebrate the book - Jacob Two-Two meets the Hooded Fang. Games, stories, crafts and more! Ages 7 to 12.

  • Date: Tuesday, November 24
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
  • Registration: Nov. 11