Event List

The basement is open and our shelves are loaded! Fill your bookshelves and help Friends make room on theirs. Visit the basement on Mondays from 10am - 1pm to shop Friends basement ...

Newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Join us on Mondays for Mother Goose Storytime.

The Master Gardeners from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are back for a five-part gardening series to share this year's hottest gardening tips, tricks, and trends!Mar...

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Tuesdays for Bilingual Preschool Storytime presented in English and ASL.

Learn the ins and outs of Facebook with the help of our tech experts. We'll teach you how to use the social media app to find and message friends, shop on Facebook Marketplace, cre...

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Are you looking for some designated time to work on a project? Join us for a knitting and crocheting drop-in in the Hive! Different pat...

Two year olds and their caregivers

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

Join us for Family Movie Night every first Thursday of the month! We'll have movies, popcorn, and drinks for everyone to enjoy.This month's title is Moana 2.Age group: Youth, ...

Join us the first Friday of the month to catch a new release (or classic film) on the big screen! Popcorn and soda provided free of charge. Sponsored by Friends of the Waterloo Pub...

all ages.

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

Children and their families are invited to build Lego creations based on themes. All creations will be on display for one month in the library. Legos will be provided, so plea...

Join us for LEGO Lab at the library. We'll provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Once completed, your creation will be on display in the Youth Department! This month's...

The basement is open and our shelves are loaded! Fill your bookshelves and help Friends make room on theirs. Visit the basement on Mondays from 10am - 1pm to shop Friends basement ...

Newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Join us on Mondays for Mother Goose Storytime.

The Master Gardeners from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are back for a five-part gardening series to share this year's hottest gardening tips, tricks, and trends!Apr...

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Tuesdays for Bilingual Preschool Storytime presented in English and ASL.

We're hosting a Manga club for teens! We'll talk about our favorite series, favorite characters, and enjoy some fun treats, including snacks from a monthly Snack Box subscription. ...

Join us for the Golden Pages Book Club! This book club is open to all older adults who love great books and even better conversation. We will meet every second Wednesday of the Mon...

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Are you an aspiring novelist, poet, or someone who loves writing short stories? Join us for our Teen Writer's Workshop! We'll work with different writing prompts and brainstorm ide...

Join us for Board Game Night with WPL and Friendly Meeple! Play from a library of 400+ games plus our collection available for checkout. Whether you're a seasoned player or just lo...

Two year olds and their caregivers

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

The Trustees of the Waterloo Public Library meet monthly (except August and December) on the second Thursday of the month in the first-floor Meeting Room.

Create your own custom stamps in the Hive! Using carving tools and rubber blocks, you'll design and craft unique stamps to make your mark. Space and tools are limited, so we're off...