ESQ Library Programs

Alongside our on-campus programs, ESQ is dedicated to extending science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) opportunities into our local community. Our local community initiatives focus on fostering trust and collaboration by partnering with local organizations and community groups. 

Interested in hosting ESQ at your library or community centre? ESQ is eager to expand our community partnerships and connect with as many youth as possible! We offer FREE, hands-on STEM activities in a variety of delivery formats, such as:

  • Workshops
  • Booths Activities @ Events
  • Recurring Clubs

Waterloo Engineering Outreach is a proud network member of Actua. Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.

Email esqinfo@uwaterloo.ca for partnership inquiries!

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ESQ STEM Clubs

Jump back into the school of things with Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) in this 4-week STEM club! From coding to robotics, chemistry to astronomy, we're all about hands-on exploration and learning. We will immerse ourselves in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as we experiment, design solutions and create wonderful crafts! Join ESQ at WPL or KPL as we explore, learn, and grow together through the endless possibilities of STEM!  

Program Price: Free, registration required!

Waterloo Public Library (WPL)

Location: Eastside Branch

When: Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Ages 6 - 8

Ages 9 -11

  • Dates: Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
  • Register Here! (Opens October 21, 2024)

Kitchener Public Library (KPL)

Location: Central Branch

When: Monday evenings, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Ages 7 - 10

  • Dates: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 
  • Register Here! (Opens September 03, 2024 @ 9:00 am)
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ESQ Old Post Office Workshop Series

ESQ will be in Cambridge @ the Idea Exchange's Old Post Office location delivering a STEM workshop series this fall! Registration is required to participate in each workshop. See below for insight into the specific workshop content! 

Program Price: Free, registration required! 

Location: Old Post Office

When: Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

  • Dates: Oct 8, 29, Nov 19

Workshop Content:

  • Ozocity builders (Oct 8): Participants will work together to design a living city using OzoBots (line following robots). The workshop will start by learning about the colour codes that OzoBots use to follow lines, speed up, or turn around. Participants will then design their own section of a city, coding instructions into their uniquely created road. All participants designs will then be combined to make a mega-city.
  • Whimsical Webs (Oct 29): Mix digital design with real-life building, then sprinkle in some Augmented Reality to taste. What do you get? Your very own virtual spider pet! 
  • Scam Safety Hotline (Nov 19): Learn all about scam safety in a hotline-themed game show! Participants will first learn about common types of scams and how to identify them. Together, participants will put their learned skills to the test by identifying scams and earning points as a team.