Event List

The 1619 Project: Book Discussion Series for Teens

Monday, April 20, 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

Register Now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

View Details

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Register Now

Registration Required

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

View Details

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 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

View Details

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 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.

View Details

Shop the Basement!

Monday, April 27, 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!

View Details

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, April 27, 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.

View Details

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

View Details

Knit & Crochet Drop-In

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

View Details

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

View Details

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 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

View Details

Adopt-A-Stuffie Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room at Waterloo Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth

Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day at the Library!

View Details

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 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.

View Details

Shop the Basement!

Monday, May 4, 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!

View Details

Mother Goose Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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.

View Details

The 1619 Project: Book Discussion Series for Teens

Monday, May 4, 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

Register Now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

View Details

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Register Now

Registration Required

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

View Details

Terrific Twos Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 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

View Details

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 9, 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.

View Details

Shop the Basement!

Monday, May 11, 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!

View Details