Event List

Books are people - they are our neighbors from diverse backgrounds who are willing to share their personal experiences and defining moments. Together with Humanities Iowa and Cultu...

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.

Curious or confused about AI? We're here to answer your questions! Join us at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for explanations and examples of current AI. Monday, May 20: Reference Libr...

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Let Mike Finley, aka "The Crazy Man in the Pink Wig",  help you build a better relationship with your money by attending this 8-week seminar dedicated to investing and managin...

Feel free to join any session either in person or virtually. To access the virtual session, simply click here and enter passcode 326004 Week 8: Pulling Together Everyt...

Two year olds and their caregivers

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

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 World War Z by Max Brooks.

all ages.

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Create a unique hot dish carrier to transport your favorite casserole! Registration is required and limited to 8 participants. You will need to bring the following materials: ...

Two year olds and their caregivers

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

The Friends of the Waterloo Public Library $5-a-Bag Book Sale brings you the best deal in town. If you love books, this sale is for you! We supply the bags; you fill them up! Ca...

In collaboration with Friendly Meeple, the WPL is hosting Board Game Night! We'll be playing games from Friendly Meeple's personal library of 400+ board games, as well as the games...

The Friends of the Waterloo Public Library $5-a-Bag Book Sale brings you the best deal in town. If you love books, this sale is for you! We supply the bags; you fill them up! Ca...

all ages.

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

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.

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Join us in the Hive for the Teen Summer Library Program and create your very own miniature terrarium! Learn how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants, decorations, ...

Are you ready to make a mess? The WPL is kicking off the 2024 Summer Library Program by bringing back one of our most popular events, Mess Fest! We'll turn W. 3rd Street into Water...