Lumen: GLOW TOGETHER

A Community Mosaic of Belonging

Everyone welcome.

About the Event

Mosaic of Belonging Art Piece 

Help us make a giant glow-in-the-dark artwork for the Main Library! Decorate your own tile with unique designs, then add it to a large, puzzle-like mosaic. Local artists, led by Jason Panda, will create a bright, blacklight-reactive mural as the backdrop. During LUMEN, you can watch the artwork come to life under UV light. Your tile will become part of a permanent display at the library, celebrating diversity, storytelling, and community.

All ages are welcome, and you don’t need any art experience to join in!

Giant Light Up Puzzle

Spot the mystery in the library's windows! Coloured fabric will transform the upstairs windows into a puzzle visible from the Dupont Street parking lot. Crack the code, then head inside to the Auditorium to claim a sweet reward and add your voice to the GLOW TOGETHER mosaic. A playful twist blending escape-room intrigue with community art.

About Lumen

Explore Uptown Waterloo like never before! Lumen is an immersive festival celebrating light, art and technology. Multiple artists and instillations will take over the night on September 20, 2025.

Photography Notice: 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 and other event organizers for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff or organizers at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Programmers: Cathleen, Min & Grace