Waterford Library Programs

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Waterford Public Library! Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Needle Crafters
Monday, Sep. 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This group meets to crochet, knit and do other hobbies that include needles and thread. Come and share in this laid-back group to learn and grow as a needle crafter.
Stretch Your Limits:
Monday, Sep. 25, 2:00 pm
This class is for the more experienced yoga enthusiast or for beginners looking to stretch their limits and learn more. Rachel Juergens leads this free class for adults. Registration is required.
Donuts For Vets
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 9:00 - 11:00 am (9/27/23, 9:00 - 11:00 am, 10/26/23, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
Hey veterans! Stop in the Community Room of the library on Wednesday, September 27 from 9 - 11 am for a free donut and cup of coffee, complements of Dousman Transport Co! Stay awhile and chat with other veterans! No registration required.
Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Interested in brain exercise and social time? Join the Mah Jongg group that meets at the library! It’s helpful if you have some familiarity with the game, but beginners are very welcome.

Registration not required.

 

Book Club*
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 5:30 pm
This month's selection is Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. 

Book Club meets in person, and please register to participate. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk.
Alphabet Lab On-the-
Friday, Sep. 29, pickup between 10 - 5

Sign up for an independent exploration of the alphabet! This take-home program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old. Each week, participants will receive a bag to checkout containing a letter of-the-week worksheet, supportive parental information, and a library book relating to the weekly letter. Go-bag pickup will be on Fridays during library hours. Take home the materials to work on throughout the week and return your bag by the following Friday for a new one. Registration is required
Register at the library for this 26-session take-home program.

 

Sponsored by Waterford Public Library.
Alphabet Lab Worksho
Friday, Sep. 29, 9:30 am (9/15/23, 9/22/23, 9/29/23, 10/6/23, 10/13/23, 10/20/23, 11/3/23, 11/10/23, 12/1/23, 12/8/23, 12/15/23, 1/5/24, 1/12/24, 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/9/24, 2/16/24, 3/1/24, 3/8/24, 3/15/24, 4/5/24, 4/12/24, 4/19/24, 4/26/24, 5/10/24, 5/17/24)

Join us for an in-person exploration of the alphabet! This program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old with an adult. Each week we will study one letter and learn how to sign it in American Sign Language, play and move using letter sounds, and more! Children will leave with a practice packet to work on recognizing each letter. THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.

 

Teen-tober Bookmark
Monday, Oct. 2

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

Needle Crafters
Monday, Oct. 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This group meets to crochet, knit and do other hobbies that include needles and thread. Come and share in this laid-back group to learn and grow as a needle crafter.
Teen-tober Bookmark
Tuesday, Oct. 3

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

Scrapbook Club
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9:30am - 3:30pm (June 6, July 11, August 8, September 5, October 3, November 14, December 5)
If you enjoy paper crafts, bring your work-in-progress and join us each month!
Teen-tober Bookmark
Wednesday, Oct. 4

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Interested in brain exercise and social time? Join the Mah Jongg group that meets at the library! It’s helpful if you have some familiarity with the game, but beginners are very welcome.

Registration not required.

 

Teen-tober Bookmark
Thursday, Oct. 5

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

Little Bookworms: Fi
Thursday, Oct. 5, 9:30 am

Listen to a story, meet a firefighter and explore a real fire truck! Appropriate for
children ages 5 and under with a parent or guardian.
Registration is required on the
Programs & Events page of the library’s website.

 

Alphabet Lab On-the-
Friday, Oct. 6, pickup between 10 - 5

Sign up for an independent exploration of the alphabet! This take-home program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old. Each week, participants will receive a bag to checkout containing a letter of-the-week worksheet, supportive parental information, and a library book relating to the weekly letter. Go-bag pickup will be on Fridays during library hours. Take home the materials to work on throughout the week and return your bag by the following Friday for a new one. Registration is required
Register at the library for this 26-session take-home program.

 

Sponsored by Waterford Public Library.
Teen-tober Bookmark
Friday, Oct. 6

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

Alphabet Lab Worksho
Friday, Oct. 6, 9:30 am (9/15/23, 9/22/23, 9/29/23, 10/6/23, 10/13/23, 10/20/23, 11/3/23, 11/10/23, 12/1/23, 12/8/23, 12/15/23, 1/5/24, 1/12/24, 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/9/24, 2/16/24, 3/1/24, 3/8/24, 3/15/24, 4/5/24, 4/12/24, 4/19/24, 4/26/24, 5/10/24, 5/17/24)

Join us for an in-person exploration of the alphabet! This program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old with an adult. Each week we will study one letter and learn how to sign it in American Sign Language, play and move using letter sounds, and more! Children will leave with a practice packet to work on recognizing each letter. THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.

 

Library is Closed to
Monday, Oct. 9

The Waterford Public Library is closed Monday, October 9 due to staff training.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

**We will reopen on Tuesday,
October 10 at 9:00am.**

 

Teen-tober Bookmark
Tuesday, Oct. 10

Happy Teen-tober at the library! Teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to play Bookmark Bingo! Here’s how:

¨ Pick up a Bingo Bookmark at the Circulation Desk or Information Desk.

¨ Check out items on the Bingo Bookmark and have a librarian stamp each space that matches an item. Once you make a “Bingo” by getting 3 stamps up & down, across OR diagonally, turn in your Bingo Bookmark for a prize!

¨ Play as often as you want between October 2 - 31!

 

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