Library Closing


The library will be closed Monday, July 4th. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Summer Library Programs continue through July 16!

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Patrons who attend events will be entered into a drawing for 2 gift certificates from local businesses. 

"Off the Beaten Path" Library Tour

July 9 | 10 am-11 am

Meeting Room AB

Trivia Night!

July 12 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm

RiverLoop Amphitheatre

Meeting Room AB in case of inclement weather

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Virtual Art Contest

It's almost time to vote for your favorites! Beginning July 1, cast your vote here.

Grill Your Own Foil Pack

July 7 | 4 pm - 6 pm

Library Garage

While supplies last.

Blacklight Party

July 14 | 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Meeting Room AB

Bring a t-shirt to decorate. 

Nerf Wars

July 15 | 6 pm - 8 pm

Library Second Floor

Registration and a signed waiver are required. Space is limited.

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STEM Activities by AmeriCorps

July 5 | 10 am - 11 am

Meeting Room AB

You've Got the Beat with Fonziba Drums

July 6 | 11 am

Meeting Room AB 

STEM Activities by AmeriCorps

July 12 | 10 am - 11 am

Meeting Room AB

Breathe, Bend, and a Book 

July 12

2 pm (ages 5 - 9 yrs.)

3 pm (ages 2 - 4 yrs.)

Meeting Room AB

Registration required | limit 50 per session

Finale Party (Movie: Encanto & Craft)

July 13 | 2 pm | Meeting Room AB

Get FREE BOOKS for your child!


The Waterloo Public Library and the other Black Hawk County libraries are thrilled to announce Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library registration is now open! This program is open to all children who reside in Black Hawk County starting from birth up to age five. This is a book gifting program that mails FREE, quality books to registeredchildren each month.


Find out more information and register here: www.waterloopubliclibrary.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library 

July 23 | 10:30 am-11 am | Meeting Room AB


Cedar Valley Chamber Music will perform a 30-minute interactive concert for kids! Come join us for some musical fun with a bassoon, french horn, flute, and more.

Book Clubs

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July 11

6:00 pm | Virtual


July's selected title is The Butterfly Effect by Rachel Mans McKenny.


To participate, email Anderson at [email protected] at least one day before the event. She will send you the virtual meeting details.

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July 20

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Conference Room


July's selected title is Candide by Voltaire.


To participate, please email Haley at [email protected]


After registering via email, 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.

Recurring Events

July 1

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting Room AB


Join us on 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.


July's movie is "Blinded by the Light" (2019).

July 26

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meeting Room AB


Board game enthusiasts wanted! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the world of board games, stop by to play old classics or new favorites, or bring your own to show the group. We will also have our growing list of games for patrons to check out on hand! "Shall we play a game?"

Through July 16

Virtual Storytime


Tuesdays | 10:30 am

Registration Required.

In-Person Storytimes


Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 

10:30 am | Storytime Corner 


Wednesdays: Preschool (three-five years)

Thursdays: Mother Goose (infant to two years)

Saturdays: Family (all ages)

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