program guide - kitchener public library...employment services orientation mondays dec. 2 - feb. 24...

PROGRAM GUIDE All library programs are FREE WINTER 2019 -2020

kpl.org/signupFor complete program details, additional listings, or to register, please call the host library or visit:

3rd Annual Porch PartyDrop by for an afternoon of music!

Saturday, January 18 12 pm - 5 pmCentral Library

ImagineIt Podcasting Workshop with Katie JensenSaturday, December 14 @ 2 pmCentral Library

An Afternoon withCynthia LoystThe Social cohost, media personality and author of Find Your Pleasure

Saturday, January 25 @ 2 pm Central Library

An Evening with Samantha BaileyToronto-based novelist, journalist and freelance editor. in coversation with Marissa StapleyThursday, February 6 @ 7 pmCentral Library

An Evening with Peter BreggTuesday, February 11 @ 7 pm

CODE global literacy exhibit featuring Peter Bregg photographsEXHIBIT RUNS: Feb. 4 - 14Theatre Lobby, Central Library

An Evening with Lisa JewellInternationally bestselling author of 18 novels, including Then She Was Gone in conversation with Lizz DiCesare

Wednesday, January 8 @ 7 pmCentral Library

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Programs for ADULTS All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)

kpl.org/signupFor complete program details, additional listings, or to register, please call the host library or visit:

Central Library85 Queen St. N. | 519.743.0271

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Dementia-Friendly MovieMonday, March 23 @ 11 amThis is a special screening for people living with dementia or Alzheimer disease and their caregivers and family.

Afro Tribal DancersSaturday, February 1 @ 1 pm

This hour-long workshop includes a performance and an easy to follow routine. Wear comfortable clothing. Open to all ages. Part of Black History Month.

French 101Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm Feb. 4 - Mar. 10Join the Association des francophones de Kitchener-Waterloo for a beginners 6-week French course.

Employment Services Orientation Mondays Dec. 2 - Feb. 24 2 - 4 pm

Resume Rescue Tuesdays Dec. 3 - Feb. 25 6 & 7 pm

Knit n' Li t Tuesdays Dec. 3 | Jan. 7 | Feb. 4 6:30 pm

KWAG Fi lm Series : Waste Land (2010) Wednesday Dec. 4 6:30 pm

Onl ine Learning Orientation Wednesdays Dec 4- Feb 26 11 am - 2 pm D

Coffee and Crime Book Club Wednesdays Dec. 4 | Jan. 8 | Feb. 5 10 am

Tech Tutors Thursdays Dec. 5 - Feb. 27 6:30 pm D

Computer or Tablet Tutors Fridays Dec. 6 - Jan. 10 10 am

Artis t Reception: digi ta l pa intings , I l i ja Males Thursday Dec. 5 | Theatre Lobby 7 pm D

Artis t Reception: pa intings by Ki ran As lam Thursday Dec. 5 | Main Gal lery 7 pm D

85 Queen: Ris ing Tides Book Launch Monday Dec. 9 7 pm

Reading Centra l Book Club Wednesdays Dec. 11 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 12 7 pm

ImagineIt Podcasting Workshop: Katie Jensen Saturday Dec 14 2 pm

Artis t Reception: pa intings by Heather VanDoorn Saturday Jan. 4 1 - 3 pm D

Engl i sh Conversation Ci rcle -YMCA Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 23 1 pm D

Seniors ' Movie Matinee Tuesday Jan. 7 2 pm D

85 Queen: An Evening with Li sa Jewel l Wednesday Jan. 8 7 pm

Newcomer Women's Group in Arabic Wednesdays Jan. 8 | Feb. 6 5:30 pm

Intro to Recording Thursdays Jan. 9 & 23 | Feb. 6 & 20 6:30 pm

Board Game Café Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 13 2 pm D

Women's Engl i sh Conversation Ci rcle Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 10 am D

Intro to Podcasting Mondays Jan. 13 - Jan. 27 6:30 pm

Cel lphone Photography Tuesday Jan. 14 6:30 pm

Money Matters Newcomers/New Canadians Thursdays Jan. 16 | Jan. 23 6:30 pm

Intro to Web Development Tuesdays Jan 14 - Feb 4 6:30 pm

Nature in the Ci ty: Coyotes in the Community Wednesday Jan. 15 7 pm

Music and Technologica l Express ion Thursdays Jan. 16 & 30 | Feb. 13 & 27 6:30 pm

Computers for Beginners (5 Weeks) Fridays Jan. 17 - Feb. 14 9:30 am

3rd Annual Porch Party Saturday Jan. 18 12 pm

Span.& Latin Am. Fi lm Fest: Even the Rain Tuesday Jan. 21 6:30 pm

Get Set to Grow: Frui t Trees for Beginners Tuesday Jan. 21 7 pm

85 Queen: An Afternoon with Cynthia Loyst Saturday Jan. 25 2 pm

Repairathon Saturdays Jan. 25 | Feb. 22 11 am

Estate Planning 101 Thursday Jan. 30 7 pm

Afro-Triba l Dancers Saturday Feb. 1 1 pm

Intro to Mixing Mondays Feb. 3 / Feb. 10 6:30 pm

French 101 Tuesdays Feb. 4 - Mar. 10 6:30 pm

Exhibi t: CODE global l i teracy-Peter Bregg photos dai ly Feb. 4 - 14 | Theatre Lobby dai ly

Art Reception: flora l pa intings , Karen Malcolm Wednesday Feb. 5 | Main Gal lery 7 pm D

Span.& Latin Am. Fi lm Fest: Delicate Balance Wednesday Feb. 5 6:30 pm

85 Queen: An Evening with Samantha Ba i ley Thursday Feb. 6 7 pm

Making Time for You - Work Li fe Ba lance Saturday Feb. 8 2 pm

85 Queen: An Evening with Peter Bregg Tuesday Feb. 11 7 pm

Get Set to Grow: Playing With Plants Tuesday Feb. 11 7 pm

Intro to Coding for Adults Tuesdays Feb 11 - Mar. 24 6:30 pm

Bui lding an Analog Synth Saturday Feb. 15 2 pm

Nature in the Ci ty: Wi ld Ontario - Bi rds of Prey Wednesday Feb. 19 7 pm

Sequencing Beats with Pocket Operators Monday Feb 24 6:30 pm

Women in Aviation Day Event Monday Feb. 24 6:30 pm

Programs for ADULTS Day Date Time

Programs for TEENS Age Day Date Time

For complete program details, additional listings, or to register, please call the host library or visit: kpl.org/signup

All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)


Central Library85 Queen St. N. | 519.743.0271

Programs for TWEENS Age Day Date Time All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)

Tween Scene Afterschool ClubEvery weekday 3:30 - 5 pm Calling all kids in grades 3 - 6! Drop by the library every day after school for fun things to do. Game with your friends, make cool stuff, or just hang out.Register for one or more days each week.

Editing in iMovieSaturday, January 25 @ 2 pmDrop in to Heffner Studio for a demonstration of how to splice and merge video footage and audio files in iMovie.

Follow us on Instagram @youth.kpl

14th Annual Amateur Photography ContestUpload three of your best shotsCONTEST RUNS: Jan. 2 - 31Judged by Waterloo Region Record’s photography department

(V) = (You)th Volunteer Opportunities

kpl.org/photocontest

Two $300 prizes in each age category (12-14 years, 15-17 years, 18-25 years)

Deadline: March 27, 2020kitchener.ca/youthvideocomp

Frosted Crafts G3-6 Thursday Jan. 2 2 pm D

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Mondays Jan. 6 - Mar. 9 3:30 pm

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Mar.10 3:30 pm

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Mar. 11 3:30 pm

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Thursdays Jan. 9 - Mar. 12 3:30 pm

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Fridays Jan. 10 - Mar. 13 3:30 pm

Drama Club G4-8 Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Mar. 11 3:30 pm

Coding Club G4-8 Wednesdays Jan. 15 - Feb. 26 6 pm

Digi ta l Media Creators G4-8 Wednesdays Jan. 15 - Jan. 29 7:30 pm

GoPro Videographers G4-8 Wednesdays Feb. 5 - Feb. 26 7:30 pm

Story Sheroes G6-8 Tuesdays Feb. 4 - Apr. 21 6:30 pm

Slam Poetry! G6-10 Thurs . & Fri . Jan. 2 & Jan. 3 11 am

Bui lding an Analog Synth Saturday Feb. 15 2 pm

Nature in the Ci ty: Wi ld Ontario - Bi rds of Prey Wednesday Feb. 19 7 pm

Sequencing Beats with Pocket Operators Monday Feb. 24 6:30 pm

Women in Aviation Day Event Monday Feb. 24 6:30 pm

Span.& Latin Am. Fi lm Fest: Neruda Wednedays Feb. 26 6:30 pm

Trains , Tracks & Travel : LRT His tory Wednesday Feb. 26 7 pm

Why Are Books Banned? Thursday Feb. 27 7 pm

Seedy Saturday Saturday Feb. 29 9 am

Dementia-Friendly Movie Monday Mar. 23 11 am

(You)th Hub: Drop-in gaming program 12-18Y Mon. - Thurs . Nov. 4 - Dec. 19 3:30 - 5 pm D

(You)th Hub: Drop-in gaming program 12-18Y Mon. - Thurs . Jan. 6 - Feb. 27 3:30 - 5 pm D

Slam Poetry! G6-10 Thurs . & Fri . Jan. 2 | Jan. 3 11 am

(You)th Monthly Mega Trivia 12-18Y Onl ine Every month! Flexible

(You)th Wri ters (V) 12-18Y Wednesdays Apply now! 4 - 5 pm

(You)th Advisory Counci l (V) 12-18Y Thursdays Apply now! 4 - 5 pm

(You)th Des igners (V) 12-18Y Thursdays Apply now! 4 - 5 pm

(You)th Wri ter in Res idence (V) 12-18Y Onl ine Apply by Dec. 27 Flexible

(You)th Mus ician in Res idence (V) 12-18Y TBD Apply s tarting Mar. 2 TBD

Programs for CHILDREN Age Day Date Time



Central Library 85 Queen St. N. | 519.743.0271

Getting Ready for KindergartenTuesdaysJan. 9 - Feb 26 @ 11 am

for ages 3 – 5 (entering JK/SK in Fall 2019) This 45-minute program is designed to help kids become comfortable with a routine and prepare for full days of school.

Registration opens one week before the series begins.

Sensory-Friendly Storytimein partnership with Autism OntarioSaturdays: Jan. 11 & Feb. 29@ 10 amA special storytime designed for children with Autism or other developmental differences.

Visit with Santa

Saturday, December 7 @ 10:30 am

Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us to celebrate the season and read some of their favourite books.

Take home some wintery crafts and do some festive activities. All ages.

F R E E F L I C K S !Movies for families & children Sundays @ 2 pm

Movies for adults & teens Saturdays @ 2 pm

kpl.org/signup for movie titles.

Library Adventures Fami ly Thursdays Nov. 28 - Dec. 19 10 am D

Vis i t with Santa Fami ly Saturday Dec. 7 10:30 am D

Stuffy Drive-In Fami ly Saturday Dec. 21 10 am D

Snow Fun Fami ly Monday Dec. 30 2 pm D

Free Fl i cks Fami ly Friday Jan. 3 2:30 pm D

Beginner 3D Model l ing: TinkerCAD Fami ly Saturday Feb. 1 2 pm

Babytime 0-13M Mondays Nov. 25 - Dec. 9 11 am

Jingle Babies 0-13M Wednesday Dec. 18 11 am

Movin' and Groovin' 18M - 3Y Fridays Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 10 am

Festive Fiesta 18M - 5Y Thursday Jan. 2 10 am D

Science i s Cool ! GK-3 Friday Jan. 3 10 am D

Free Fl i cks Fami ly Sundays Jan. 5 - Mar. 1 2 pm D

Pop Up Play Date Fami ly Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 10:30 am D

Library Adventures Fami ly Thursdays Jan. 9 - Mar. 12 9:45 am D

Sensory Friendly Storytime Fami ly Saturdays Jan. 11 & Feb. 29 10 am

Sensory Friendly Screening Fami ly Saturdays Jan. 25 & Feb. 15 10 am

PA Day: No School Fun Day Fami ly Friday Jan. 24 11 am D

PA Day Movie Fami ly Friday Jan. 24 2:30 pm D

Dress -up Storytime Fami ly Saturdays Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 10:30 am D

Art for the Heart Fami ly Saturday Feb. 8 2 pm D

Babytime 0-13M Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 11 am

Babies Explore 6-18M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 11 am

One is Fun 10-23M Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 9:45 am

Movin' and Groovin': Mus ic Together 18M - 3Y Friday Jan. 10 10 am

Movin' and Groovin' 18M - 3Y Fridays Jan. 17 - Feb. 28 10 am

1,2,3 Count with Me 2-3Y Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 9:45 am

Movin' Munchkins 2-5Y Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 10:30 am

Getting Ready for Kindergarten 3-5Y Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 11 am

Adventure Club GK-3 Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 6:30 pm

Science Club GK-3 Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 6:30 pm

Reading Buddies G1-4 Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 6:15 pm

Recording a Song for Kids! G1-4 Saturday Feb. 22 2 pm D

Tween Scene Afterschool Club G3-6 Monday - Friday Jan. 6 - Mar. 13 3:30 pm

Country Hills Community Library1500 Block Line Rd. | 519.743.3558

Programs for ADULTS Day Date Time




For complete program details, additional listings, or to register, please call the host library or visit:

kpl.org/signup

Twas the Saturday Before Christmas Dungeons and Dragons for Grades 4-8Saturday, December 21 @ 2:30 pm

Come learn D&D skills and have fun in this holiday version of Dungeons and Dragons!

Gizmos, Gadgets & Goo for Grades K - 6

Saturday, January 4 @ 2:30 pm

Drop in to the library on your winter break and take part in awesome activities involving technology, science, and creativity!

Kitchener Movie NightWednesday, January 22 from 7 - 8:30 pm

Travel back to Kitchener in the late 1940s and 1950s as we view recently digitized film from the Grace Schmidt Room collection.

Registration required.

Jingle Babies 0-23M Monday Dec. 16 10:30 am

Hol iday Fun! 2-5Y Wednesday Dec. 18 10:30 am D

3D Print an Ornament G3-6 Tuesdays Dec. 10 | Dec. 17 6:30 pm

Winter Crafternoon GK-6 Thursday Jan. 2 2:30 pm D

Gizmos, Gadgets , and Goo GK-6 Saturday Jan. 4 2:30 pm D

Twas the Sat. Before Chris tmas D&D G4-8 Saturday Dec. 21 2:30 pm

Library Adventures Fami ly Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 9:45 am D

Leap Into Leap Day! Fami ly Saturday Feb. 29 10:30 am D

Babytime 0-13M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 10 am

One is Fun 10-23M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 11 am

Getting Ready for Kindergarten 3-5Y Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 11 am

PA Day: No School Fun Day GK-6 Friday Jan. 24 10:30 am D

STEAM Drop-In GK-6 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 7:15 pm D

KPL Kids at Country Hi l l s CC 5-11Y Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 6:15 pm

KPL Kids at Kingsdale CC 5-11Y Fridays Dec. 13 | Jan. 10 | Feb.7 3:30 pm

Reading Buddies G1-4 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 6 pm

Board Game Fun G3-6 Wednesdays Dec. 11 | Jan. 8 | Feb.12 3:30 pm D

Unwind: Beginner Kni tting & Crochet Wednesdays Dec. 11 | Jan. 8 | Feb. 12 6:30 pm

Unicorn Ornaments Thursday Dec. 12 6:30 pm

Board Game Drop-In Wednesdays Dec. 18 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 19 6:30 pm D

Engl i sh Conversation Ci rcle Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 6 pm D

Dungeons and Dragons Mondays 2nd & 4th Mon | Jan & Feb 6:30 pm

Activa Mus ic: Joni NehRita Saturday Jan. 18 2 pm D

Kitchener Movie Night Wednesday Jan. 22 7 pm

Modern Class ics Book Club Tuesdays Jan. 28 | Feb. 25 10 am

Bad Art Night Thursday Feb. 6 6:30 pm

Computer or Tablet Tutors Mondays Ongoing 5:30/6:30 pm

Computer or Tablet Tutors Thursdays Ongoing 9:30/10:30 am

(You)th Café Fridays Ongoing 3:30 pm D

Forest Heights Community Library251 Fischer-Hallman Road | 519.743.0644

Programs for ADULTS Day Date Time All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)


Holiday Happies Ages 2 - 5 years

Tuesday, December 17 @ 10 am It’s the most wonderful time of year! Let’s celebrate the warm and fuzzy feelings with our friends in this 30-45 minute program with the most holiday-est stories, songs and activities!


Board Game CafeTuesdays @ 6:30 pm Dec. 3 l Jan. 7 l Feb. 4

Mondays @ 6:30 pm Dec. 16 l Jan. 20 l Feb. 24Drop in for an evening of board games and socializing. Have fun playing favourite games, or learn to play a new one.


Stuffie SleepoverWednesday, December 18 @ 6 pm

Bring your stuffie to the library for a special storytime and activities. Tuck in your stuffie, kiss them goodnight, and come back the next day to pick them up and see what mischief they got into!

Board Game Café Tuesdays Dec. 3 l Jan. 7 l Feb. 4 6:30 pm D

Adult Craft Club Thursdays Dec. 5 l Jan. 16 l Feb. 13 7 pm D

Board Game Café Mondays Dec. 16 l Jan. 20 l Feb. 24 6:30 pm D

Active Adults Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 10 am

Activa Mus ic: Jesse Parent Saturday Jan. 11 2 pm D

Engl i sh Conversation Ci rcle Saurdays Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 9:30 am D

Resume Rescue Tuesdays Jan. 28 l Feb. 25 7:30 pm

Intro to 3D Printing Thursday Jan. 30 7 pm D

Computer or Tablet Tutors Wednesdays Ongoing 10 am

Computer or Tablet Tutors Thursdays Ongoing 6 pm

Tech Tutors Thursdays Ongoing 6:30 pm D

Game On! Scrabble Thursdays Ongoing 6:30 pm D

Stuffie Sleepover Fami ly Wednesday Dec. 18 6 pm D

Fami ly Board Games Fami ly Saturday Dec. 28 2:30 pm D

Jingle Babies 0-23M Tuesday Dec. 10 10 am

Hol iday Happies 2-5Y Tuesday Dec. 17 10 am

Crafty Morning GK-6 Friday Dec. 6 10 am D

Saturday Storytime Fami ly Saturdays Dec. 14 | Jan. 11 | Feb. 8 10:30 am D

Storytime & Activi tes with HCC Fami ly Friday Jan. 17 10 am

Babytime 0-13M Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 9:45 am

One is Fun 10-23M Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 9:45 am

Tales for Twos 2-3Y Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 11 am

Little Wri ters 2-5Y Thursdays Jan. 9 - Jan 30 11 am

Little Zoologis ts 2-5Y Thursdays Feb. 6 - Feb. 27 11 am

KPL Kids @ Forest Heights CC 5-11Y Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 5:30 pm

PA Day: No-School Fun Day GK-6 Friday Jan. 24 10 am D

Reading Buddies G1-4 Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 6 pm

French Immers ion Tutors G1-4 Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 4, 4:30, 5 pm

Gaming Club G3-8 Tuesdays Dec. 17 | Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 3:30 pm D

Grand River Stanley Park Community Library175 Indian Road | 519.896.1736

Programs for ADULTS Day Date Time All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)

Programs for CHILDREN Age Day Date Time All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)


Stuffie SleepoverThursday, December 19 @ 6 pm

Bring your stuffie to the library for a special storytime and activities. Tuck in your stuffie, kiss them goodnight, and come back the next day to pick them up and see what mischief they got into!

Bridgeport General: Care for the Child Movie

Wednesdsay, February 26 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for the documentary screening of “Care for the Child: The Story of the Bridgeport General” by filmmaker, Rob Ring.

Gaming & Coding Club

Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm January 7 - February 25

Join us for gaming adventures! Players choose their own game: Minecraft and Roblox on a laptop, Super Smash Bros or Mario Kart on the new Nintendo Switch!

Drop in!

Hol iday Crafternoon Fami ly Saturday Dec. 14 2 pm D

Stuffie Sleepover Fami ly Thursday Dec. 19 6 pm D

DIY Pom Poms Fami ly Saturday Dec. 28 2 pm D

Jingle Babies 0-23 M Mondays Dec. 9, 16 10 am D

Library Adventures Fami ly Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 11 am D

PA Day: No School Fun Day Fami ly Friday Jan. 24 10:30 am D

Fami ly Day Storytime Fami ly Saturday Feb. 15 10 am D

Babytime 0-13 M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 11 am D

One is Fun 10-23 M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 11 am D

Li ttle Arti s ts 2-5 Y Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Jan. 29 10 am

Little Engineers 2-5 Y Wednesdays Feb. 5 - Feb. 26 10 am

KPL Kids @ SPCC GK-6 Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 6:15 pm

Reading Buddies G1-4 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 6 pm

Gaming and Coding Club G4-8 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 3:30 pm D

Author Ta lk: Jenni fer Farquhar Monday Dec. 2 7 pm

It's Puzzl ing! Socia l Thursdays Dec. 12 | Jan. 9 | Jan. 23 10 am D

DIY Hol iday Décor Saturday Dec. 14 10 am D

Knit 'n Li t Tuesday Dec.17 | Jan. 28 | Feb. 25 6:30 pm

Grand Reads Book Club Wednesday Dec.18 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 19 6:30 pm

Activa Mus ic: Joni NehRita Saturday Jan. 4 2 pm D

Computers for Beginners Saturdays Jan. 11 - Feb. 8 10 am

What's Gut Got to Do With It? Monday Jan. 20 7 pm

Intro to 3D Printing Wednesday Jan. 22 6:30 pm D

Mindfulness : Stress Rel ief Tips Monday Feb. 3 7 pm

It's Puzzl ing! Socia l Thursdays Feb. 6 | Feb. 20 10 am D

Intro to 3D Printing Saturday Feb. 15 10 am D

The 6 Buckets of Es tate Planning Workshop Saturday Feb. 22 10 am

Bridgeport Genera l : Care for the Chi ld Movie Wednesday Feb. 26 6:30 pm

Computer & Tablet Tutors Tuesdays

Computer & Tablet Tutors Thursdays

Ongoing | 9:15 am | 10:30 am

Ongoing | 5:30 pm | 6:30 pm

Pioneer Park Community Library150 Pioneer Dr. | 519.748.2740Programs for ADULTS Day Date Time All programs require registration

unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)

Programs for CHILDREN Age Day Date Time All programs require registration unless noted with a ‘D’ (drop-in)


Tech Showcase Recieve basic introduction to three new technology tools at our branch library.

VR Oculus Go, Cricut Die-Cut-ter and Photo Scanner help you explore new worlds, enhance your DIY projects, and digitalize your photo collection.

See the kpl.org/signup for descriptions.

Snowflake Dance PartyWednesday, December 18 from 10 – 10:45 amTwirl and whirl in this active 30 minute program to celebrate winter and fun.

Countdown to New Years CRAFT FESTMonday, December 30 from 2 - 3 pmCelebrate the New Year in style! Bring your creativity to make a paper countdown clock and a zany noise maker to ring in the year.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Handbell ChoirSaturday, December 14 @ 2 pm

Join us as the Handbell Choir rings out songs of Christmas cheer. The bells magic resonance will inspire you while the players demonstrate their masterful techniques. Drop-in!

Jingle Rockin' Babies 0-23M Monday Dec. 9 10 am

Snowflake Dance Party 2-5Y Wednesday Dec. 18 10 am D

Countdown to New Years Craft Fest GK-6 Monday Dec. 30 2 pm D

Cold Snap Book and Craft GK-6 Friday Jan. 3 10 am D

Babytime 0-13M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 10 am D

One is Fun 10-23M Mondays Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 11 am D

Steppin' up to Kindergarten 3-5Y Wednesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 10 am D

Too Cool Afterschool Lego GK-6 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - 28 4 pm D

Too Cool Games and Gaming GK-6 Tuesdays Feb. 4 - 25 4 pm D

No School Fun Day/ Lego Zipl ines GK-6 Friday Jan. 24 10:30 am D

Love Me Do GK-6 Saturday Feb. 8 10 am D

Homework Help G1-4 Tuesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 6:30 pm D

Reading Buddies G1-4 Thursdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 6:15 pm

Switch i t Up G1-4 Saturdays Jan. 11, 25 & Feb. 22 2 pm D

Chess for Kids 8+ Saturdays Jan. 4, 18 & Feb. 1, 15 11 am D

VR Oculus Go! Tuesday Dec. 3 6:30 pm

St. Paul 's Lutheran Church Handbel l Choir Saturday Dec. 14 2 pm D

Hooked on Books Wednesdays Jan. 8 | Feb. 5 2 pm

Tech Showcase: Photo Scanner Mon/Thurs Jan. 13 & 16 2 pm D

Tech Showcase: Die Cutter Mon/Thurs Jan. 27 & 30 2 pm D

BYO Craft Wednesdays Jan. 29 | Feb. 26 2 pm D

Activa Mus ic: Jesse Parent Saturday Feb. 1 2 pm D

Oscar Trivia Night Tuesday Feb. 4 7:15 pm

Tech Showcase: VR Oculus Quest Mon/Thurs Feb. 10 & 13 2 pm

Chess Club Tuesdays Ongoing 1 pm D

Board Game Café Mondays Ongoing 6:30 pm D

Computers and Tablet Tutors Tuesdays Ongoing 2 & 3 pmM

Resume Restart Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm

Resume Restart Thursdays Ongoing 2 pm

Euchre, Cribbage Night Wednesdays Ongoing 7:15 pm D

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