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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.

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, January 26, 2026 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, 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

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, February 2, 2026 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, 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.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 4, 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, February 5, 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, February 5, 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! We'll have movies, popcorn, and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Bring the whole family to celebrate with a puppet show, scavenger hunt, and plenty of fun, library-themed activities!

Book Bargains in the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

Monday, February 9, 2026 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, February 9, 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.