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Makefest!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event, Spring Break
Age Group:
Youth

Calling all creative kids! Swing by the library this spring break for some hands-on art fun. We’ll provide all the materials you need and set up several stations featuring chalk pastels, cardboard, paper, old game pieces, and more!

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

Arabic Calligraphy for Beginners

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
America250, Arts & Crafts, Hive Workshop
Age Group:
The Hive, Adults

Join us for a special Hive workshop to learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adults & Crafts: Mini Flower Press

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening Series
Age Group:
Adults

Create a miniature flower press in the Hive to preserve your favorite tiny blooms! All materials will be provided, including wood-burning gel to personalize your flower press with a custom design. Registration is required so please do so here.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Journaling Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Drop-In Shoebox Mansion Build!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Event
Age Group:
Youth

Help us build a giant mansion made of shoeboxes! This is a drop-in craft activity so stop by anytime during the event. All materials will be provided, and the finished mansion will be displayed in the library. While supplies last.

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

Beginning Crochet for Tweens

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hive at Waterloo Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hive Workshop
Age Group:
The Hive, Teens

Tweens—join us in the Hive to learn the basics of crochet! Each participant will receive a take-home crochet kit, complete with a crochet hook, yarn, and stitch markers to keep practicing at home.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Booked: Tween Book Hang

Tuesday, May 19, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Journaling Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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