Weekly Programs
Every Tuesday from 3:45 – 4:45 PM
EVENT LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION Every Tuesday is LEGO CLUB! Join us on Tuesdays to complete building challenges or free build. All ages welcome! We have Mega Bloks available for pre-school & younger aged children.
Every Thursday at 10 AM
EVENT Storytime
DESCRIPTION Join us on Thursday mornings for picture book adventures. Afterwards you can enjoy a snack and an activity. All ages welcome – books are geared toward toddlers.
October Events
September 1 – November 30 – 2026 Library Fall Crawl
September 1, we kick off the 2026 Fall Crawl and invite YOU + your friends and family to visit libraries across Nebraska. More than 100+ libraries are participating. Those who visit 10+ libraries get entered into a grand prize drawing and all who visit 30+ libraries get an exclusive 2026 Fall Crawl Tote bag. Pick up your booklet at the library starting September 1!
All Month
CANDY CORN GUESSING JAR During each visit, be sure to make a guess at how many candy corn are in the jar and you could win the jar + the candy! Limited to one guess per day.
All Month
iSpy Mini During the month of October, stop by the display case and complete our iSpy full of miniature everything!
October 1 – November 21st
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RAFFLE Raffle tickets are on sale for the Friends of the Library Fundraiser! Enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 gift baskets, drawing held November 21 at 12:30 PM. $5 for 1 ticket, $10 for 3 tickets. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library who support the Library beyond the day-to-day operating costs.
October 5, 6:15 PM
EVENT Friends of the Library Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION The Friends of the Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library support literacy and lifelong learning through programs, advocacy, and fundraising. They strengthen the bond between the Library and the community, helping fund essential services. Ask library staff about joining!
October 12 – 24, Times Vary
EVENT Escape of the Vampire Rabbit
AGES 5+
DESCRIPTION Get ready for a thrilling challenge! Reserve your spot for the library’s 3rd Annual Escape Room experience: Escape of the Vampire Rabbit. To sign up, simply call or email us. There are 2 difficulty levels, one for kids and one for adults. All kids 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Slots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait!
October 12, 1:00 PM
EVENT Book Club
DESCRIPTION An adult monthly book club. One book is selected each month and then discussed at the next club date. Ask us about joining this club!
October 22, 10 AM
EVENT Let’s Play & Learn
AGES 0 – 5
DESCRIPTION The Waterloo Library and DC West Falcon Family Room are partnering to host a playgroup for children ages 0-5. All families are welcome to join us as kids play, learn, and socialize together. Facilitated by DC West’s Miss Amy.
October 22, 5:30 PM
EVENT Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION Adults and teens interested in crafting and/or socializing are welcome. This month we are making Chaos Canvasses. RSVPs to a librarian are requested but not required. Follow our event on Facebook for more details.
October 25, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EVENT Boo the ‘Loo Trunk or Treat hosted by the Waterloo Days Foundation
DESCRIPTION Trick or Treat in downtown Waterloo with local businesses, organizations, & community members! Can you spot the library trunk?!
October 26, 3:45 PM
EVENT Pokémon Club
AGES 5-18
DESCRIPTION Join a community of Pokémon fans with Pokémon Club, tailored for school age Pokémon fans. Pokémon Club attendees can learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities. Beginners welcome. No registration necessary.
October 31, 9:30 AM
EVENT Senior Coffee
DESCRIPTION Stop by the library for free coffee, treats, & conversation on the last Saturday of every month. Open to all over 55.
October 31, 10:00 – 12:00 PM
EVENT Halloween Extravaganza
AGES All ages
DESCRIPTION DROP IN Trick or Treating at the library ON HALLOWEEN! Choose to dress up or just come as you are! All kiddos get a bag of treats PLUS get entered into our drawing, judge our pumpkin decorating contest, take pictures in our photo corner, and enjoy crafts! You won’t want to miss this spooky event!
