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Family Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

Family Storytime:

all ages.

Holiday Ornament Festival

Holiday Ornament Festival

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit and deck your halls with your very own handmade ornaments! Bring the whole family to this crafting event, where you’ll find an assortment of holiday crafts to choose from.

Lego Lab at the Library

LEGO Lab

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Lego Lab
Age Group:
Youth

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 theme is Robots

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Basement at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

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 inventory at Friends Used Book Store Prices!

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Mondays for Mother Goose Storytime.

Mothergoose Storytime:

Newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

Terrific Twos Storytime:

Two year olds and their caregivers

Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

Family Storytime:

all ages.

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Basement at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

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 inventory at Friends Used Book Store Prices!

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Mondays for Mother Goose Storytime.

Mothergoose Storytime:

Newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Teens

Let's hang out and talk about books! Tweens in Grades 5-8 are invited to join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to chat about selected titles from the 2025-2026 Iowa Children’s Choice Award list.

Registration Required
Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Thursdays for Terrific Twos Storytime.

Terrific Twos Storytime:

Two year olds and their caregivers

Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Saturdays for Family Storytime.

Family Storytime:

all ages.

STEM

STEM Lab

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Youth

WPL will be hosting youth STEM activities every third Sunday of the month running October through March! Come join us for these family-friendly events with STEM themed stations where you'll be able to test the latest gadgetry and so much more!

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Basement at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

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 inventory at Friends Used Book Store Prices!

Cancelled
Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Basement at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

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 inventory at Friends Used Book Store Prices!

Cancelled
Pajama Storytime!

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Department at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Snuggle in your comfiest pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and join us for a relaxing evening of stories, cocoa, and calm after the holiday hustle. A perfect way for families to unwind together!

Age Group: Families

Lego Lab at the Library

LEGO Lab

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Lego Lab
Age Group:
Youth

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 theme is Animals

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Mondays for Mother Goose Storytime.

Mothergoose Storytime:

Newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Tuesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us on Wednesdays for Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.