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$5-a-Bag Book Sale
The Friends of the Waterloo Public Library $5-a-Bag Book Sale brings you the best deal in town. If you love books, this sale is for you! We supply the bags; you fill them up!
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Public Sale
March 1 | 9 am - 2 pm | Library Basement
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Please note, the basement will be closed the Monday following this sale, so Friends have the opportunity to tidy up.
All proceeds benefit special events and programming at the library.
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Together We Read
March 3 & March 10 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | Meeting Room AB
We want to inspire engagement, creativity, and academic success through a love of reading! Join us for this free, four-part family series, where each child will receive a free book after every session, and dinner will be provided. To register, please call the Youth Department at 319-287-3976.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Humanities Iowa, Prairie Meadows, and Variety, the Children's Charity.
Age group: Grades 1-5 (younger siblings may attend)
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Knights of the Square Table: Teen Chess Club
March 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Conference Room
Join Teen Librarian Dusty and other chess enthusiasts for our new chess club— the Knights of the Square Table! Compete against fellow players, challenge your friends, and experience the thrill of timed matches. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, all skill levels are welcome to participate. All players will have the opportunity to win cool prizes and earn titles like "Knight of the Month"! Snacks are provided.
Age group: Teens
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Community Craft Corner
March 11 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | The Hive
Join us for a drop-in crafting session in the Hive! Bring along any current craft projects you’re working on—any and all portable crafts using library-safe materials are welcome. Don’t have a project or supplies? No problem! We’ll provide a variety of materials for you to use. Come enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment where you can work on your crafts with no pressure and no critique.
Age group: Adults
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Board Game Night
March 12 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Conference Room
In collaboration with Friendly Meeple, the WPL is hosting Board Game Night! We'll be playing games from Friendly Meeple's personal library of 400+ board games, as well as the games in our collection available for checkout. This event is free and open to anyone wanting to get their game on!
Age group: Adults
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MakeFest!
March 19 | 1 pm - 3 pm | Meeting Room AB
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 watercolors, chalk pastels, ink pens, cardboard, paper, and more. Create your own masterpieces inspired by prompts or team up with other library kiddos on collaborative projects. Let’s get creative together!
Age group: Youth
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Tween Lego League
March 19 | 4 pm - 5 pm | Meeting Room AB
Join us for an epic day of Lego building for tweens! We will have multiple sets for participants to build that will be displayed in the library for everyone to admire. We will also be creating unique artwork using Prixel stencils! Registration is required and limited to 30 participants so please do so here.
Age group: Tweens
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FAFSA Family Night!
March 25 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Conference Room
Are you or a Family Member interested in attending college in the upcoming year? Join us for Family FAFSA Night, hosted by the Waterloo Public Library in partnership with Black Hawk County Local College Access Network! Completing the FAFSA unlocks opportunities for grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and more. Representatives from Hawkeye Community College and Wartburg College will be on hand to guide you through the process and answer your questions.
What you need to know:
What to bring with you:
- Your own email address
- Username and password to personal email
- If possible, 2023 tax information
- Social Security Number for Student and parents (if applicable)
Registration is required. Please register here.
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ISU Gardening Series
March 31 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Meeting Room AB
The Master Gardeners from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are back for a five-part gardening series to share this year's hottest gardening tips, tricks, and trends!
March 31- I Beg your Pardon, I Never Promised You a Rain Garden: Iowa DNR Watershed and Source Water Coordinator Josh Balk will show you how to incorporate beautiful and environmentally friendly rain gardens into your home landscape!
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LEGO Lab
March 2 | 3 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Room AB
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: The Ocean
Age group: Families
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Knitting & Crocheting Drop-in
March 5 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Hive
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 crocheting drop-in in the Hive! Different patterns and supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any materials of your own that you wish to use! A staff member will be available to help anyone who needs support.
Age group: Adults
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Family Movie Night
March 6 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Meeting Room AB
Join us for family movie night every first Thursday of the month! We'll have movies, popcorn, and drinks for everyone to enjoy.
This month's title is Inside Out 2
Age group: Youth
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First Friday Flick
March 7 | 10 am - 12 pm
Meeting Room AB
Join us the first Friday of the month to catch a new release (or classic film) on the big screen! Popcorn and soda provided free of charge. Sponsored by Friends of the Waterloo Public Library.
This month's title is Wicked (2024).
Age group: Adults
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Teen Writer's Workshop
March 12 | 4 pm - 5 pm
Conference Room
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. Those comfortable sharing their work with others are encouraged to do so! Whether you're looking for a quiet place to write or an animated group of voracious readers to get ideas from, all are welcome!
Registration is required. Please register here.
Age group: Teens grades 6-12
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Youth STEM Lab
March 16 | 3 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Room AB
WPL will be hosting youth STEM activities every third Sunday of the month running January through May! 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!
Age group: Youth, Families
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Teen Studio Ghibli Movie Night
March 17 | 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting Room AB
Step into the visually breathtaking world of animation at our Studio Ghibli movie night for teens! Each month we will watch a different film from Studio Ghibli, popcorn and pop will be provided. Discover stories filled with timeless creatures and epic adventures!
This month's title is: Castle in the Sky
Age group: Teens grades 6-12
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Kids Board Game Night
March 25 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting Room AB
Join us for a fun-filled family board game night! Explore a wide selection of games from our collection, all available to play and check out. There’s something for everyone, so bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of friendly competition and laughter!
Age group: Families
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Teen Manga Club
March 11
4 pm - 5 pm | Teen Department
We're hosting a 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. Don't see a series in our collection that you think we should have? We'll also talk about making suggestions for what the library should order so others can check them out and enjoy! Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Manga, we've saved a spot for you!
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The Well Read Club
March 10
Virtual: 6 pm - 7 pm
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 nonfiction title. We'll read anything and everything!
We will be discussing Joan by Katherine J. Chen.
To participate, email Nolan at nrochford@waterloopubliclibrary.org at least one day before the event. Virtual meeting details to follow registration.
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Battle of the Books Book Club
March 18 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Storytime Room
Get ready for Battle of the Books! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to hang out and chat about selected titles from the 2024-2025 Battle of the Books list. Each session will feature themed art projects, fun activities, and snacks. Even if you're not competing at your school, we’d LOVE to have you join us to talk about some fantastic books!
Registration is encouraged but not required. Please register here or call the Youth department at (319) 287-3976 if you have any questions.
We will be discussing Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee.
Age group: Fourth - Sixth Grade
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Altered Reality Book Club
March 27 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Doughy Joey's
300 W 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50701
Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or any type of Speculative Fiction? If so, join the Altered Reality Book Club at the WPL! This book club will meet at Doughy Joey's in Waterloo on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
We will be discussing Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie.
To participate, please email Sarah at ssellers@waterloopubliclibrary.org.
Once registered, you'll receive more meeting details. A limited number of copies of each month's selected titles will be available for checkout. You may also download digital copies from Hoopla.com.
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