Bigfoot. The Loch Ness Monster. Creatures that live somewhere between folklore and science 👀
The Cryptozoology course from UniversalClass explores the stories, sightings, and cultural history behind the world’s most famous mysteries. Why do these legends persist? What evidence has been collected? And why are people still searching?
Perfect for curious minds, mythology fans, and anyone who loves a good mystery.
May is here, and so is a fresh reading prompt! This month, choose a book about new beginnings.
Here are a few staff picks to inspire you, but we would love to hear your recommendations in the comments! 📖✍️
If you still need a tracking sheet for our spring prompts, visit your local branch to pick one up!
Join us for an enriching and immersive talk that explores the profound wisdom of Indigenous worldviews, their relationship with the natural world, and the sacred role of medicines in maintaining balance and well-being. This session will provide an opportunity to learn directly from Indigenous teachings and practices, focusing on the deep connection between all living beings and the Earth.
In partnership with Crowshield Lodge.
📅May 6 at 6 p.m.
📍New Hamburg Branch
Designed for ages 18+.
Register today on our website!
Lynn Weiss is retiring! Join us at the New Dundee Library Branch to celebrate 49 years of exceptional service at the Region of Waterloo Library!
📅Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (remarks at 11 a.m.)
📍New Dundee Branch
Lynn started working at the New Dundee Branch Library in 1977 and has been there through multiple relocations and many changes. Lynn started when typewriters and card catalogues were essential to her library work and has adapted throughout the years transitioning to using the online catalogue, promoting the library's eBooks alongside print materials, sharing the RWL-2-Go app with her patrons, and learning to use two-factor authentication!
Throughout it all, Lynn's biggest strength is her knowledge of her community and of her patrons of all ages. Her kindness and joyful spirit shine when she leads storytime to young children, encouraging their love for reading.
Lynns last day will be May 9.
Explore our Memory Lab and turn your favourite photos into a creative scrapbook spread! You’ll learn how to use our flatbed photo scanner and film negative scanner to digitize your images and then print them out. Afterwards, head back to the program room to scrapbook and socialize with other crafters.
📅April 29 and May 6 at 6 p.m.
📅May 14 at 2 p.m.
📍Ayr Branch
Register today on our website!
From Di Vinci to modern aviation, humans have always wanted to fly! Fantasy Flying Machines blend machines and animals to create new beings for a fantasy world of your own imagination. Learn to draw, then build these amazing new creatures.
📅April 28 at 4:30 p.m.
📍Ayr Branch
🟢Designed for ages 6 to 12
Register today on our website!
This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating some pretty incredible glow-ups!
We’re very grateful for our 2500+ volunteers and for the time, care, and energy they bring to our museums, libraries, community programs, and spaces across #WaterlooRegion.
If you see a volunteer this week, please take a moment to say thank you 💙
Register today and join us for our upcoming programs!
Homeschool Hub
🟢Tuesdays (April 23 to May 28) at 2 p.m. - Elmira Branch
DIY Stickers
🟢April 24 from 10 a.m. - Wellesley Branch
Ukulele Jam Session
🟢Fridays (April 24 to May 29) at 4 p.m. - Ayr Branch
Fantasy Flying Machines with Michele Kleinschuck
🟢April 28 at 4:30 p.m. - Ayr Branch
Pollinator and Butterfly Garden Design
🟢April 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Elmira Branch
Spring into Scrapbooking: Explore the Memory Lab
🟢April 29, May 6 and May 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. - Ayr Branch
Earth Month Film Screening in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada
🟢April 30 from 6-8 p.m. - Ayr Branch
Join us to watch two short films about climate change and the wonderful planet that we call home, followed by discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.
📅April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
📍Ayr Branch
🟢Designed for ages 18+
Register today on our website!
DJ Hanna, a Butterfly Ranger with the David Suzuki Foundation and member of the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC), and Janet Cox, also a member of TWEEC, will come and talk to us about pollinator and butterfly gardens, what to plant, what to get rid of, and why pollinator and butterfly gardens are so important.
📅April 28 at 6:30 p.m.
📍Elmira Branch
🟢Designed for ages 18+
Register today on our website!
Join us for an enriching and immersive talk that explores the profound wisdom of Indigenous worldviews, their relationship with the natural world, and the sacred role of medicines in maintaining balance and well-being. This session will provide an opportunity to learn directly from Indigenous teachings and practices, focusing on the deep connection between all living beings and the Earth.
In partnership with Crow Shield Lodge.
📅April 22 at 6 p.m.
📍Ayr Branch
🟢Designed for ages 18+�
Register today on our website!
Turn your moves into music! Participants will teach a Micro:bit to recognize greeting gestures and program it to play a fun jingle every time they move their wrist.
In partnership with UW Science Engineering Quest
📅April 22 at 4:30 p.m.
📍Ayr Branch
Register today on our website!
