Community Calendar

JUNKraft: Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution examines the issue of global plastic pollution within our oceans. More than five trillion pieces of plastic can be found floating on the surface of the ocean. Over 1,200 species worldwide are affected by plastic pollution through ingestion and entanglement. In 2008 two sailors, Marcus Erikson and Joel Paschal, launched a home-made raft from Los Angeles with the intent to drift to Hawaii to bring attention to the emerging plastic pollution problem. With no motor or support vessel, the crew took thirteen weeks to reach their destination, three times longer than expected. They used 15,000 plastic bottles, twenty-six sailboat masts, and a Cessna aircraft fuselage to construct the raft, named JUNK. The bottles were stuffed into thirty-foot-long pontoons made from old fishing nets. Their third partner in the project, Anna Cummins, maintained daily satellite phone contact with the sailors to give constant weather updates about the four hurricanes that swept past them during their journey.

Boba tea, booktalks and noms! There is no assigned reading, just bring yourself and be ready to talk about a book you’ve been reading, or listen while others share, and sip on some boba tea! Registration strongly preferred. Grades 6 - 12th.

This is a gathering space for crafters of the fiber arts set (cross stitch, crochet, knitting, etc), regardless of skill level. Chat about your current projects, admire each other's work, help one another, & then stitch the rest of the night away! No registration!

Forever Fit is a free adult fitness series geared for adults age 55+, offering a rotation of strength training, stretching, & special exercises. Attendees should dress comfortably & bring water; we provide everything else! No registration required. See the library's online calendar for specific exercise information.

Disclaimer: while this series is geared for adults age 55+, adults of any age and ability/mobility are welcome to attend! Several of the exercises can be modified to meet your individual health and fitness goals.

Runs from Sep 11, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 and happens every:
Mondays: 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

JUNKraft: Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution examines the issue of global plastic pollution within our oceans. More than five trillion pieces of plastic can be found floating on the surface of the ocean. Over 1,200 species worldwide are affected by plastic pollution through ingestion and entanglement. In 2008 two sailors, Marcus Erikson and Joel Paschal, launched a home-made raft from Los Angeles with the intent to drift to Hawaii to bring attention to the emerging plastic pollution problem. With no motor or support vessel, the crew took thirteen weeks to reach their destination, three times longer than expected. They used 15,000 plastic bottles, twenty-six sailboat masts, and a Cessna aircraft fuselage to construct the raft, named JUNK. The bottles were stuffed into thirty-foot-long pontoons made from old fishing nets. Their third partner in the project, Anna Cummins, maintained daily satellite phone contact with the sailors to give constant weather updates about the four hurricanes that swept past them during their journey.

The We Ride Bike Series is here to encourage beginners and casual riders to get active and be included in organized rides. Join the crew and experience themed routes designed to highlight our local community in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Register here: https://forms.gle/dMjonLuKRPscxxH5A

Rides are the 2nd Sunday of each month (May through October) and start at 10:00 AM at the We Arose Demonstration Garden located at 300 Peek St. Waterloo, IA 50703.

Additional details will be announced in advance via email to all registrants and available on the We Arose and Waterloo Bicycle Works Facebook and Instagram pages. Participants are encouraged to join our We Ride Bike Community group on Facebook. Participants will also have access to all routes via Ride Spot and are welcome to ride on their own time. Create your Ride Spot account today at https://www.ridespot.org/register and follow the We Ride Bike Series.

Visit with adoptable cats & kittens at the library! On-site adoptions are not available, but enjoy a meet and greet session. Whiskers TNR volunteers will answer your questions about adoptions and the TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program.
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 16, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Oct 14, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT

A series of morning talks from a rotation of presenters & topics. The library will provide a light fare of pastries & refreshments. Registration is recommended; it opens two weeks before each event.

9/20: HIRTA Public Transit

10/4: Freedom to Read with Annie’s Foundation

10/18: Brainfuse JobNow

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 20, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am CDT
Oct 4, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am CDT
Oct 18, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am CDT

JUNKraft: Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution examines the issue of global plastic pollution within our oceans. More than five trillion pieces of plastic can be found floating on the surface of the ocean. Over 1,200 species worldwide are affected by plastic pollution through ingestion and entanglement. In 2008 two sailors, Marcus Erikson and Joel Paschal, launched a home-made raft from Los Angeles with the intent to drift to Hawaii to bring attention to the emerging plastic pollution problem. With no motor or support vessel, the crew took thirteen weeks to reach their destination, three times longer than expected. They used 15,000 plastic bottles, twenty-six sailboat masts, and a Cessna aircraft fuselage to construct the raft, named JUNK. The bottles were stuffed into thirty-foot-long pontoons made from old fishing nets. Their third partner in the project, Anna Cummins, maintained daily satellite phone contact with the sailors to give constant weather updates about the four hurricanes that swept past them during their journey.

The We Ride Bike Series is here to encourage beginners and casual riders to get active and be included in organized rides. Join the crew and experience themed routes designed to highlight our local community in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Register here: https://forms.gle/dMjonLuKRPscxxH5A

Rides are the 2nd Sunday of each month (May through October) and start at 10:00 AM at the We Arose Demonstration Garden located at 300 Peek St. Waterloo, IA 50703.

Additional details will be announced in advance via email to all registrants and available on the We Arose and Waterloo Bicycle Works Facebook and Instagram pages. Participants are encouraged to join our We Ride Bike Community group on Facebook. Participants will also have access to all routes via Ride Spot and are welcome to ride on their own time. Create your Ride Spot account today at https://www.ridespot.org/register and follow the We Ride Bike Series.