Event List

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

If you're looking to broaden your reading horizons, have we got the book club for you! The Well Read Club meets virtually from 6pm-7pm every month to discuss a selected fiction or ...

We will be discussing The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.

Join Dr. Hannah Carr-Murphy, the James Hearst Writer in Residence at the Hearst Center, for an exploration of both classic and contemporary abecedarian poetry! This unique poetic f...

Join us for this Q&A style class covering computer basics including interfacing, Windows, files, apps, email, and more. There will be time for questions and any follow-up topic...

Learn how to make unique spring flower earrings, pins, and magnets out of oven-bake clay! Once your masterpiece is ready, our staff will guide you through the baking process using ...

We’re excited to introduce Bookmark Break—a monthly silent book club designed for introverts and book enthusiasts alike! Bring your own book or explore a small selection of titles ...

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 ...

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...

Explore the many resources available in our community! Local service organizations will be stationed in the library’s Meeting Rooms, offering individuals and families in need valua...

Need tech assistance or advice? Staff will be here for an hour each session to help you with anything technology related. So bring your devices and your questions, and we'll do our...

Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or any type of Speculative Fiction? Are you looking to gather with other fans of these genres? If so, join the Altered Reality Book Club at the WPL! This book...

We will be discussing The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh.

Join us for a Death Café–an open discussion event where anything surrounding the topic of death is on the table. Melinda Heinz will be here to lead the discussion and answer any qu...

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 ...

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...

Learn how to use this convenient spreadsheet editor to help you manage, visualize, and analyze your data.Age group: Adults