What's Happening

We’re excited to launch a brand-new early literacy program at the library!

Join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and help your little one build a lifelong love of reading. Track the books you share at home and at the library, earn fun prizes, celebrate milestones, and watch your critter climb the tree!

Signing up is easy—just stop by the Youth Department anytime we’re open. The program is open to children from birth through kindergarten.

We can’t wait to see you and your little reader!

Find out more about this program by visiting our website here.

Ukulele 101

March 2 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Adults



Any questions about this event can be sent to Seth at sthill@waterloopubliclibrary.org

Fifty Shades of Read: A Romance Book Club

March's theme - Dark Romance

March 4 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Adults



For any questions, please email Sarah at ssellers@waterloopubliclibrary.org.



Teen Journaling Club

March 13 | 3:30 pm - 5 pm | Conference Room

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Registration Required. Age group: Teens

Youth Dance Party Finale! Featuring Danny Go!

March 14 | 3 pm - 4:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: 4th–5th Grade



Big Fun! All Break Long.

FREE Book Giveaway

March 16 - 20

Celebrate the World’s Greatest Spring Break with a FREE book!

Stop by the Youth Department and let your child pick out a free book to keep—while supplies last!

The World’s Greatest Spring Break FREE Book Giveaway is generously sponsored by the R.J. McElroy Trust. Don’t miss out!

Age group: 5th grade and under

Goosebumps Escape Room

March 16 - 20 | Library Basement

Time slots vary, and registration is required. Please visit the Youth Department or call (319) 287-3976 to sign up.

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Age group: Teens & Adults

Will it Waffle? Lunch Bonanza!

March 16 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Teens

Makefest!

March 17 | 1 pm - 3 pm | Meeting Room AB

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 Age group: Youth

Guiding Hands: A Parent Learning Series

This Month's Topic: Navigating Parenthood as a Teen

March 19 | 5 pm - 6 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Families

Millennial Storytime

March 19 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Storytime Room

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Age group: Families

Author Talk with Mark Dixon


March 21 | 3 pm - 4:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Adults

LEGO City Builders

March 23 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Teen Department

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Age group: Teens



How-to-Life: for Teens

This Month's Topic: Water Safety

March 27 | 3 pm - 4:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Registration Required. Age group: Teens



ISU Gardening Series

This Month's Topic: It’s Time to Grow Up – Growing Trellis Style

March 30 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Meeting Room AB

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Age group: Adults



Technology Classes

March 18

Tech Help Drop-In

11 am - 12 pm

Conference Room

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March 25

Facebook Basics

11 am - 12 pm

Conference Room

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Registration Required. Age group: Adults

Teen Writers Workshop

March 11 & 25

4 pm - 5:30 pm

Conference Room

Click here for event description. Age group: Teens grades 6-12

Knitting & Crocheting Drop-In

March 24

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

The Hive

Click here for event description. Age group: Adults