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The Waterloo Writer's Workshop Series

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Adults

Become the writer you’ve always wanted to be! Join the Waterloo Writer’s Workshop series to hear from local authors about their writing process, discuss writing workshop books, and share your own work with fellow writers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Will It Waffle? Lunch Bonanza!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

Have you ever wondered, will it waffle? Let’s put it to the test! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and culinary experiments as we try waffling a variety of ingredients to make the perfect lunch on a no school day.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Journaling Club

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break and join us for a relaxing journaling session just for teens! Whether you love writing, doodling, or just need a quiet space to reflect, this club is a great way to explore your thoughts and creativity.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

STEM Lab

Sunday, February 15, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Department at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

We're hosting an Anime and Manga club for teens! We'll talk about our favorite series, favorite characters, and enjoy some fun treats, including snacks from a monthly Snack Box subscription.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Red, White and Blue- and Black in Waterloo: Stories of Valor and Color in the Cedar Valley

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a presentation by the Grout Museum's Pat Kinney, Yolando Loveless, and Chiquita Loveless to hear stories of Black military service local to the Cedar Valley including career stories, the realities of balancing military service with mar

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bleed & Read Blood Drive

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Adults

Give a gift straight from your heart-WPL is hosting a blood drive! Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are preferred.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego City Builders

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Department at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

An epic skyline. A sprawling metropolis. A... decayed pirate ship downtown? Let your imagination go wild at our Teen Lego City series! Build from our themed sets or let your creativity take over with a mix of random Lego pieces.

This event is in the "The Hive" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit & Crochet Drop-In

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event
Age Group:
The Hive, Adults

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Are you looking for some designated time to work on a project? Join us for a knitting and crochet drop-in in the Hive!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Teens

Are you an aspiring novelist, poet, or someone who loves writing short stories? Join us for our Teen Writer's Workshop! We'll work with different writing prompts and brainstorm ideas for our writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Waterloo Writer's Workshop Series

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Adults

Become the writer you’ve always wanted to be! Join the Waterloo Writer’s Workshop series to hear from local authors about their writing process, discuss writing workshop books, and share your own work with fellow writers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

How-to-Life: for Teens - Fire Safety with Dave Mieser

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

Fire Safety with Dave Mieser

Dave Mieser from Waterloo Fire Safety will be here from 3pm-4:30pm to teach teens the importance of fire safety! Registration is required so please do so here.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele 101

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Adults

Learn some ukulele basics with Library Assistants Seth and Anderson! Each session will be spent learning new chords, strumming patterns, and working with different exercises to help you hone your ukulele skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an adventure-packed PG-13 Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Our Dungeon Master will be here to guide players as you battle monsters, solve puzzles, and so much more.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Teens

Are you an aspiring novelist, poet, or someone who loves writing short stories? Join us for our Teen Writer's Workshop! We'll work with different writing prompts and brainstorm ideas for our writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Waterloo Writer's Workshop Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Adults

Become the writer you’ve always wanted to be! Join the Waterloo Writer’s Workshop series to hear from local authors about their writing process, discuss writing workshop books, and share your own work with fellow writers.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Youth Dance Party Finale: Featuring Danny Go!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Youth

It’s time for our Dance Party Finale! Kids in 4th–5th grade and their families are invited to the Meeting Rooms from 3:00–4:30pm for one last afternoon of dancing.

This event is in the "Youth" group

STEM Lab

Sunday, March 15, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Will It Waffle? Lunch Bonanza!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

Have you ever wondered, will it waffle? Let’s put it to the test! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and culinary experiments as we try waffling a variety of ingredients to make the perfect lunch on a no school day.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego City Builders

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Department at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

An epic skyline. A sprawling metropolis. A... decayed pirate ship downtown? Let your imagination go wild at our Teen Lego City series! Build from our themed sets or let your creativity take over with a mix of random Lego pieces.

This event is in the "The Hive" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit & Crochet Drop-In

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event
Age Group:
The Hive, Adults

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Are you looking for some designated time to work on a project? Join us for a knitting and crochet drop-in in the Hive!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Teens

Are you an aspiring novelist, poet, or someone who loves writing short stories? Join us for our Teen Writer's Workshop! We'll work with different writing prompts and brainstorm ideas for our writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Waterloo Writer's Workshop Series

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop Series, Event
Age Group:
Adults

Become the writer you’ve always wanted to be! Join the Waterloo Writer’s Workshop series to hear from local authors about their writing process, discuss writing workshop books, and share your own work with fellow writers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

How-to-Life: for Teens - Water Safety

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Teens

Water Safety

Teens are invited to learn the importance of water safety with the Cedar Valley Sportsplex! Join us from 3pm-4:30pm for this program. Registration is required so please do so here.

Registration Required