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Summer Reading Program
Color Our World this summer with the Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library! Read books, win cool prizes, and participate in exciting programs both at the library and around town. The program will begin on June 2 and end on August 2. Our official kickoff party is on June 7!
Programs are for library cardholders and are always FREE. Not a library member yet? No problem! Sign up is easy. Stop in the library or sign up for a library card online here.
How to Participate:
- Anytime on or after June 1, stop by the library to pick up your registration packet with our event calendar, reading logs, and the registration page. (You must have a library card to participate. Sign up for a library card here or in person.)
- Fill out the registration page and return it to the library by bringing it to the front desk.
- Read! And fill out your reading log as you do so.
- Win! For each section of the reading log you finish, you win prizes. If you complete the entire reading log, you get an entry into a grand prize drawing AND a free book (for children and teens).
Exciting Events:
Mark your calendars for colorful library adventures! All events are in person at the library.
Weekly Activities:
Movie Matinees every Tuesday at 1:30pm
Get ready for a new adventure every week. We’ll provide the cushions, popcorn, & drinks all you need to bring is a blanket! We are watching
June 3: Inside Out, rated PG
June 10: The Wizard of Oz, rated G
June 17: Scooby-Doo: Abracadabra-Doo, rated TV-Y7
June 24: Harold and the Purple Crayon, rated PG
July 1: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, rated PG
July 8: Trolls (2016), rated PG
July 15: Mary Poppins (1964), rated G
July 22: Dog Man, rated PG
July 29: Wonka, rated PG
Lego Club every Tuesday at 3:30pm
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.
CREATE with Us OR Open Art Studio every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3pm
We are partnering with DC West’s Falcon Facilitator to bring you STREAM every Wednesday. Join us weekly for STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, & math). Every week is a new activity. Everyone is welcome. See calendar for specific dates.
Storytime every Thursday at 10am
Join us on Thursday mornings for picture book adventures. Afterwards you can enjoy a snack and a craft. All ages welcome – books are geared toward toddler & pre-K.
June Events
June 5, 3pm
EVENT Hot Wheels Mania
DESCRIPTION Speed into summer with Hot Wheels Mania! Race, build epic tracks, play games, and take home your very own Hot Wheels car. No registration needed, just roll in!
June 7, 9:30am Registration, 10am Start
EVENT Color Run Kickoff
DESCRIPTION Let’s get the Summer Reading Program started with a splash of color! Join our Color Run with music, snacks, and tons of fun. Register by May 29 for a free t-shirt or sign up day of and still join the fun (shirt not guaranteed).
June 12, 3pm
EVENT Break-out Box Challenge
DESCRIPTION Can you crack the code? Work together to solve puzzles, find clues, and unlock the mystery box before time runs out! Think escape room, but box style.
June 20, 3pm
EVENT Jeff Quinn’s Magic Show
DESCRIPTION Magician Jeff Quinn presents a “Colorful Magic Show.” You won’t want to miss this incredible magic built around exploring colors and magic.
June 26, 3pm
EVENT Teen Game Day
DESCRIPTION Chill, compete, or just hang out. This one’s for TEENS ONLY! Wii games, Guitar Hero, and board games await. Bring a friend or come solo, the fun is on us!
June 26, 5:30 – 7pm
EVENT Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION Adults and teens interested in crafting and/or socializing are welcome. No experience necessary. Join anytime. We’ll have adult coloring pages, macrame, & various additional craft supplies for you to enjoy OR bring your own craft.
June 28, 9:30am
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.
July Events
All Month
Story Walk
Take a stroll and enjoy a story or two! Head to the Waterloo Trail near Memorial Park to read as you walk. Two books, one short trail. Remember to sign our digital guest book! (0.6 miles round trip)
July 5, 10am
EVENT Tech Saturday
DESCRIPTION With the help of AIM Brain Exchange the first Saturday of every month is considered Tech Saturday at our library! Each month is a new topic and AIM will cover a variety of topics such as drones, photography, robots, 3D printing and more. Follow our event on Facebook for class information. This month we’re making stop motion videos!
July 7 – Aug 11, 2 – 4pm
Join artist Telagio in this 6-week series and discover the joy of watercolor. No experience needed, just curiosity! Registration required – call, email, or send us a Facebook message to register. You must commit to attending all 6 classes.
Telagio Baptista is an award-winning painter who currently resides in Omaha. His goal while teaching is to help others achieve their highest artistic potential with their heart and hands.
July 10, 3pm
EVENT Tie Dye
DESCRIPTION Brighten up your summer with a splash of color! Bring your own small item (like a t-shirt or pillow case), make sure its 100% cotton or grab something of ours and get ready to twist, tie, and dye!
July 17, 3pm
EVENT Teen Water Balloon Fight
DESCRIPTION It’s dodgeball…with water balloons. Cool off and battle it out in this teens-only summer showdown! We might even add a splash of paint, so wear something that can get messy!
July 24, 3pm
EVENT Animal Adaptations by Papio-Missouri Natural Resource District (NRD)
DESCRIPTION Discover wild facts about Nebraska animals and meet some LIVE critters! Learn how they survive and how we can help!
July 24, 5:30 – 7pm
EVENT Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION Adults and teens interested in crafting and/or socializing are welcome. No experience necessary. Join anytime. We’ll have adult coloring pages, macrame, & various additional craft supplies for you to enjoy OR bring your own craft.
July 26, 9:30am
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.
July 31, 3pm
EVENT Raptor Recovery by Fontenelle Forest
DESCRIPTION Meet birds of prey up close and personal! Learn how raptors help the environment and how Fontanelle Forest helps them.
August 2, 11:30am – 2pm
EVENT End of Summer Reading Bash
DESCRIPTION Let’s Party! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading, open a 25-year-old time capsule, and help fill the one for 2050! Plus games, snacks, and Kona Ice!
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