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Teen Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 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 "Youth" group

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

Craft Your 2026: A Planner & Junk Journal Workshop

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hive Workshop
Age Group:
The Hive, Adults

Join us in The Hive for a relaxed afternoon of vision boarding, junk journaling, and planner prep as we get inspired for the year ahead!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

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

This event is in the "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele 101

Monday, February 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 "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Tuesday, February 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 "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fifty Shades of Read: a Romance Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all Romance readers! Join us for a three-month book club where we'll discuss all types of books in the romance genre, specifically focusing on Cozy Romance, Romantasy, and Dark Romance.

This event is in the "Youth" group

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

This event is in the "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Well Read Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

We will be discussing James by Percival

The Well Read Club:

If you're looking to broaden your reading horizons, have we got the book club for you! The Well Read Club meets virtually from 6pm-7pm every month to discuss a selected fiction or ...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group

The 1619 Project: Book Discussion Series for Teens

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

High school students are invited to join us for a powerful book discussion series exploring The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning 1619 Project—a groundbreaking work that reexamines American history by placi

Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Youth Dance Party!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Event
Age Group:
Youth

Kids ages Birth - 5th Grade and their families are invited to join us in the Meeting Rooms from 3-4pm to show off their best dance moves! We'll have both Just Dance and Danny Go on the big screen for everyone to follow along.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, February 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 "Youth" group

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 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