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Services and Resources for All
WPL offers special services, resources, programs and more for everyone.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Literacy and Language Learning
Discovering Animals
January 29th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Each week we will discover different animals: where they live, what they eat and what they like to do through songs, stories, crafts and activities.
Storytimes
Discovering Farms
January 29th: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Learn all about farms and farming through songs, games, and lots of crafts and activities.
Socials and Clubs
Seniors Social Club
January 29th: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Drop-in
About the Program
Come and join the fun at our Seniors Social Club! Enjoy lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and the chance to meet new friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We'll also have staff-led activities like Sudoku, Charades, Mahjong and more.
Storytimes
Baby Art
January 29th: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Enjoy messy sensory play and exploration with your baby while we create art and enjoy reading, rhyming and singing activities to help build your child’s literacy skills for life.
Literacy and Language Learning
English Conversation Circle
January 29th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Adults 19+
Drop-in
About the Program
Practice your conversational English and meet new people with the YMCA Immigrant Services. This program is open to all English levels.
Crafts and Hobbies
Clay Night
January 29th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Learn about working with clay, and create your own creation with air dry and polymer clay.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
January 30th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Ones Discovering Changes
January 30th: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Being one is a magical time, full of firsts—many already experienced and many more to come! It’s also a time of big changes. Join us as we explore all kinds of new experiences through listening, looking, feeling, and more. During the program, participants will be encouraged to explore with toys, books, instruments, and craft items.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
February 1st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Spend your Saturday mornings with us and enjoy different stories, songs, and activities each week.
Games
LEGO Drop-in
February 1st: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Build until your heart's content! Create a LEGO mini-figure, and if you're feeling particularly daring, try out our Bricked In Lego Escape Room!
Literacy and Language Learning
Reading Buddies
February 1st: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tutor for guided reading sessions followed by language games and activities with the group.
Special Events
Celebrate Lunar New Year
February 1st: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Event
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with festive traditions and cultural festivities. Come and join the celebration on Lantern Festival Day, marking the final day of New Year festivities, with music, performances, crafts, and activities.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
February 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
February 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Ones Exploring Music
February 3rd: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Rhyming, singing and movement are all building blocks for vocabulary and storytelling. We've got it all in this engaging program for ones.
STEM
STEAM Club
February 3rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Each week there will be a new hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, math plus art) themed challenges and activities to take part in.
Writing
Creative Writing Circle
February 3rd: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young writers! We’ll be playing popular games related to creative writing and trying out some fun writing prompts as a group. Participants can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while they write.
STEM
Number Ninjas
February 3rd: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Have fun with math through this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathematical concepts with fun activities and challenges.
STEM
ESQ Winter STEM Library Club
February 3rd: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Calling all future scientists and engineers! Join UW's Engineering Outreach ESQ Team for a hands-on adventure where you'll unleash your creativity! Together we will explore cool technology, design solutions to real-world challenges, and connect with other passionate STEM enthusiasts. Get ready to think big, work with others, and have fun as you dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math!
Literacy and Language Learning
Discovering Jobs
February 4th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Explore all kinds of exciting jobs in this program designed for curious toddlers. Through songs, stories, and hands-on activities, we’ll discover what different jobs are all about and the special tools or skills they use. Join us for a fun, interactive look at the world of work!
