Today, communities need their public libraries more than ever. Unfortunately, public funding only covers a portion of the library’s annual costs. To make up the difference the library relies on private support to ensure the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our community are met. 

By making a donation to the Waterloo Public Library through the Waterloo Community Foundation or the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa you can add value to everyone's library experience. Your contribution will help enhance the library’s facilities, services, collections, technology and programs. An investment in your library will help sustain the library now and well into the future.

Waterloo Public Library Wish List:
  • New Storytime area
  • More books
  • Additional hotspots to check out
  • Community meeting space remodel
  • Bookmobile
  • And more!

Help us inspire minds, tell more stories and transform lives by giving today. Your gift will place books, information, programs, and technology in the hands of children and learners of all ages. Please help us continue to cultivate the dynamic, changing role that your library plays in our community.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa & the Waterloo Community Foundation here:
Your Library Wouldn't be Possible Without Our "Friends"
Mike Herman, Board President of Friends of the Waterloo Public Library, presented a $20,000 gift to Library Director Nick Rossman and Amy Rousselow, Marketing and Volunteer Services Manager. The presentation of funds to the library is traditionally made at the Friends Annual Meeting, but due to Covid-19, the organization did not hold this meeting. In 2020, Friends were unable to host two of three book sales, and other revenue generating sources were interrupted when the library closed to the public. These factors make this year’s gift even more impressive. Friends gift funds support special events and programming at the Waterloo Public Library.
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