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Spring yard clean-up and summer gardening just got easier, and less expensive, because the Waterloo Public Library now lends tools that you would rather borrow than buy. From basic, rakes and shovels, to more specialized, loppers and post hole diggers, WPL has included gardening and yard tools in our Library of Things collection.
Here’s what cardholders need to know:
- Up to 3 Library of Things items per card
- This collection checks out for two weeks, with up to two 2-week renewals if no one else is waiting
- Patrons may place a hold on these items or in person by visiting the kiosk in the lobby
- Patrons borrowing tools must sign a waiver agreement at the time of checkout
- Tools must be returned clean and in good working condition
- Fines will accrue at $1 per day for overdue items
This collection was made possible with funding from Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
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Let Mike Finley, aka "The Crazy Man in the Pink Wig", help you build a better relationship with your money by attending this 8-week seminar dedicated to investing and managing your investments. Whether you're a seasoned or novice investor, this seminar will teach you how to make your money work for you.
Wednesdays | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Meeting Room AB
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April 5
Investing 101: How to become a Wise Investor
April 12
Where You Are & Where You’re Going with Your Investment Portfolio
April 19
Asset Allocation Part 1
April 26
Asset Allocation Part 2
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May 3
How to Invest Wisely in Real Estate
May 10
How to Take the Emotion Out of Your Investment Decisions
May 17
How to Select the Right Financial Advisor
May 24
Pulling Together Everything You've Learned
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April 17 & May 15
5 pm - 7 pm | Teen Zone
Board games, computer games, tabletop games, we'll be playing everything at Teen Game Night! Learn a new game, jump on the computer, or try your hand at beating Teen Librarian Dusty at chess. You might even get the chance to go home with some free decks of Magic: The Gathering! Pizza will be provided. "Shall we play a game?"
Age group: Teens
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Evening Slots: April 18 - 20
Daytime Slots: Saturday, April 22
Library Basement
Andrew Carnegie left behind a treasure, and it's up to YOU to follow his clues, solve literary challenges, and unlock the final chest before time runs out! Gather your team of 3 to 5 members to see if you have what it takes to discover the clues left behind from our previous Carnegie libraries!
Registration is required, so stop by the Youth department or call 319-287-3976 to schedule a time slot. Weekday evening slots are available as well as daytime slots on Saturday. Registered teams should meet in the library's Youth Department on the day of their reservation. Space is limited, so sign up for your Carnegie adventure early!
Age group: Teens
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April 24
6 pm - 7 pm
Meeting Room AB

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at this fun collaborative event between the WPL and UNI's Language & Literatures Department! UNI students will present some of their favorite poetry before we break into optional mini-workshop groups where you'll be able to write your own poetry using provided prompts including those for ransom poetry, fridge magnet poetry, and more. No experience required. Participants will have a chance to share their work with the whole group at the end if they wish!
Age group: Adults
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April 27
6 pm - 7 pm
Meeting Room AB
Join flower enthusiast Miranda for this seed starting workshop with a focus on growing beautiful cut flowers for your home garden. Begin with making biodegradable seed starting pots that will be filled with Zinnias, Teddy Bear Sunflowers, Globe Amaranth and Craspedia, a combination sure to attract pollinators and look fantastic in a vase or bouquet. Seeds and other supplies are provided, and participants will be sent home with a care guide for each flower. Registration is required and limited to 30 people, so please do so here.
Age group: Adults
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Join us for this free six-part series where experts in their fields will discuss new and innovative ways to help seniors age at home. Presented by Fortified Life in collaboration with the Waterloo Public Library.
April 11 | Aging Safely in Your Home - Deeper Dive
10 am - 11 am | Meeting Room AB
May 9 | Technology for Success
10 am - 11 am | Meeting Room AB
June 13 | Why Technology Can Help Aid in Successful Aging
10 am - 11 am | Meeting Room AB
July 11 | Lifestyle Design on Your Terms
10 am - 11 am | Meeting Room AB
August 8 | Lifestyle Design on Your Terms - Deeper Dive
10 am - 11 am | Meeting Room AB
| The Master Gardeners from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are back for a five-part gardening series to share what's new in lawns, landscaping, flower trends, and raising happy urban chickens. No registration required. | |
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April 7
10 am - 12 pm
Meeting Room AB
Join us on the first Friday of the month to catch a new release (or classic film) on the big screen. Popcorn and soda are provided free of charge.
This month's movie is Downton Abbey 2: A New Era.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waterloo Public Library.
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April 11
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting Room AB
Enjoy a family-friendly evening with a movie, popcorn, and drinks! Every second Tuesday of the month.
This month's title is: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Age group: Youth, Families
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Waterloo Public Library.
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April 25
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Conference Room
Board game enthusiasts wanted! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the world of board games, stop by to play old classics or new favorites, or bring your own to show the group. We will also have our growing list of games for patrons to check out on hand! "Shall we play a game?"
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April 10
6 pm - 7 pm
Virtual
If you're looking to broaden your reading horizons, have we got the book club for you! The Well Read Club meets virtually every month to discuss a selected fiction or nonfiction title. We'll read anything and everything!
We will be discussing Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.
To participate, email Anderson at landerson@waterloopubliclibrary.org at least one day before the event. Virtual meeting details to follow registration.
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April 26
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SingleSpeed Brewing, Waterloo
Love Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or any type of Speculative Fiction? If so, join the Altered Reality Book Club at the WPL! This book club will meet at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. in Waterloo on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
We will be discussing The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima.
To participate, please email Sarah at ssellers@waterloopubliclibrary.org.
Once registered, you'll receive more meeting details. A limited number of copies of each month's selected titles will be available for checkout. You may also download digital copies from Hoopla.com.
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April 6 | DIY Upcycled Planters
5:30 pm - 7 pm | The Hive Main Room
In honor of Earth Day, visit The Hive and decorate terra-cotta planters using upcycled materials! This project will use broken CDs to glam up what would be an otherwise basic pot! Registration is required and limited to 10 participants, so please do so here.
Age group: Adults
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April 13 | Zine Workshop
6 pm - 7 pm | The Hive Main Room
Have you ever wanted to see your own writing or art in a printed book? Here's your chance! Join us for a Zine workshop, where we'll teach you a little history about Zines, which are handmade, self-published booklets. You'll also learn how to make your own! Participants are welcome to bring in pre-existing work to use, but writing and crafting prompts will be provided if you need a little help with getting started. All other supplies to create your Zine will be included.
Age group: Adults
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April 26 | Table Runner Workshop & Open Sewing
11 am - 3 pm | The Hive Main Room
Workshop participants will learn how to make a simple table runner, along with some basic sewing skills including learning how to use a sewing machine, a rotary cutter, and more. Stay afterward to finish your table runner, or work on another sewing project! Registration is required, so please do so here.
Please bring the following project supplies: 1 yard background fabric and two 1/2 yard pieces of coordinating fabrics, 16" x 48" of quilting batting and coordinating thread.
Age group: Adults
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