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Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for Family Movie Night every first Thursday of the month! January's program will happen on the second Thursday of the month due to the holiday. We'll have movies, popcorn, and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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.

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

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

Preschool Storytime:

Three to five year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Storytime

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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

Youth Dance Party Birth - 1st grade

Youth Dance Party!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Youth

Kids ages Birth - 1st Grade and their families are invited to join us in the Meeting Rooms from 5:30–6:30pm to dance the cold away.

Soup's On! Storytime

Soup's On! Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a special storytime featuring books all about soup! Afterward, kids will help put the finishing touches on a pot of chicken noodle soup, then everyone can enjoy a warm bowl together.

Registration Required
Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB 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!

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Book Club
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, January 21, 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.

Storytime

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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, January 24, 2026 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.

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, January 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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.

Storytime

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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

Photo Night at the Library

Photo Night at the Library

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

Capture the perfect photo—for free—at the WPL! Join us as our library staff captures the picture-perfect family, friend group, couple, or individual photo. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.

Lego Lab at the Library

LEGO Lab

Sunday, February 1, 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 Space

Storytime

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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.