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Registration opens:
May 05th, 2026 7:00pm

Open Mic Music Night

2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 19:30:00 America/New_York Open Mic Music Night For Adults and Teens (16+) Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Tuesday, May 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 19:30:00 America/New_York Open Mic Music Night For Adults and Teens (16+) Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Main Library

James J. Brown Auditorium

For Adults and Teens (16+)

About the Program

    Dust off your instrument and share your love of music in a welcoming, recital-style open mic! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting back into the groove, this is a judgment-free space to play for an appreciative audience. Not ready to perform? Come and enjoy an evening of live music as a supportive listener. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your passion for music.

    An electric piano keyboard will be available to use. Light refreshments will be provided. Supporters of performers are kindly reminded to register as well.

    This program is for teens and adults 16+.


    Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

    For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

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    Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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    Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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    John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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    Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Adults

    Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Older Adults

    Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.

    Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
    Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 7:00pm

    Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).
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    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For adults in their 20s and 30s.
    Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 7:00pm

    Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Adults
    This event is full

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
    McCormick Branch
    For Older Adults

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Older Adults

    Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.
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    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

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    Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
    For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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    McCormick Branch
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    Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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    Registration opens Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 7:00pm

    Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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    For Adults

    Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults
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    Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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    Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    McCormick Branch
    For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

    Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 7:00pm

    Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For adults in their 20s and 30s.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 7:00pm

    Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Adults
    Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 7:00pm

    Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults
    This event is full

    Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For Families

    Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Families

    Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    This event is full

    Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    McCormick Branch
    For adults in their 20s and 30s.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 7:00pm