Family Movie Night

October 3 | 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 Migration.

Age group: Youth, Families

Public Art in the Cedar Valley Series

Statues & Sculptures of the Cedar Valley

October 7 | 5 pm - 6 pm Meeting Room AB

Join Cory Hurless, M.A., Cultural Programs Supervisor for the Hearst Center for the Arts to learn about the history of public statues and sculptures in the Cedar Valley! She'll also discuss why public art is important and why this medium matters.

Age group: Adults

Murals of the

Cedar Valley

October 9 | 5 pm - 6 pm Meeting Room AB

Join Elizabeth Andrews, M.A., Associate Curator and Registrar for the Waterloo Center for the Arts, for a presentation on public murals in the Cedar Valley. Discover the rich culture and historical context of murals, and learn why they are vital to our community. We'll also highlight specific murals located throughout the Cedar Valley!

Age group: Adults

Author Seedbed Workshop Series

October

Are you a writer looking to connect with others in the Cedar Valley community? Whether you're just starting out or already writing your own stories, join us for Author's Seedbed sessions at the Waterloo Public Library. It's free!

We’ll meet every second and fourth Tuesday to discuss writing, marketing, and finding readers. Learn from local authors who've been there. Let's support each other on this writing journey! For more information click here.

Mastering the Publishing Process: Insights from Michele Shriver

October 8 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

Using Milanote to Build Your Fictional World

October 22 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Meeting Room AB



Battle of the Books Book Club

October 15 | 6:30 pm - 7:15 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! Please email Adria at aebersole@waterloopubliclibrary.org to participate.

We will be discussing A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga.

Age group: Fourth - Sixth Grade

Dog Man Party!

October 19 | 2 pm - 3 pm | Meeting Room AB

Celebrate National Book Month in style with Dog Man comics! Dive into the fun by learning to create your own comic, crafting a custom Dog Man button, and playing exciting games. Don't miss out—snacks will also be provided!

Age group: Youth grades 2-4

Teen Studio Ghibli Movie Night

October 21 | 5 pm - 7 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: My Neighbor Totoro

Age group: Teens grades 6-12

Waterloo Haunted Library

October 25 & 26

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm



As the nights get longer and the air gets colder, our library's haunts come to life. Beware all who enter—the Waterloo Haunted Library is back! Will you be brave enough to face all the spooks and jump scares? Snacks will be provided at the end of this haunted tour. This is a frightening event geared toward Teens and Adults. Costumes are encouraged!

Please gather in the library's courtyard for this after-hours event.

Age group: Teens and Adults

An Evening of Music and Poetry with Debra Marquart

October 28 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Meeting Room AB

Join past Iowa Poet Laureate and singer-songwriter Debra Marquart for an evening of music and poetry at the WPL! Debra is the author of six books, including 2021's "The Night We Landed on the Moon: Essays Between Exile & Belonging".

Age group: Adults

$10 Casket and a $3 Robe: Iowa's Poor Farm Cemeteries

October 29 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Meeting Room A

Doug Elam presents "$10 Casket and a $3 Robe: Iowa’s Poor Farm Cemeteries" with a Waterloo twist! As a lifelong student of history, Doug Elam sought a reason to tour all 99 Iowa counties. Upon discovering that nearly every county had a County Home (often referred to as a Poor Farm), he became curious about the fate of those who passed away there. Doug and his wife have visited over 50 sites so far. These cemeteries range from plowed-over cornfields to well-maintained burial grounds with plaques and markers. Join us for a fascinating discussion about these cemeteries, and the stories of those who are buried there.

Age group: Adults

First Friday Flick

October 4 | 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 Young Frankenstein.

Age group: Adults

Computer Basics

October 11

11 am - 12:30 pm

Conference Room

Join us for this Q&A style class covering computer basics including interfacing, Windows, files, apps, email, and more. There will be time for questions and any follow-up topics that may come up during the class. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants, so please do so here.

Age group: Adults

Apple Device Help

October 24

11 am - 12:30 pm

Conference Room

Do you have specific questions about your Apple iPhone or devices? Join us for this Q&A-style class where you'll get the answers you need! Registration is required and limited to 12 participants so please do so here.

Age group: Adults

Board Game Night!

October 24 | 5 pm - 7:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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