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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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    Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

    Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Eastside Branch - Naturespace
    For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.
    Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

    Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    McCormick Branch
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    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For AdultsRegister

    Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults and Teens (16+)
    Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 7:00pm

    Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
    McCormick Branch
    For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

    Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

    Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    McCormick Branch
    For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

    Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

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    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For Adults
    Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

    Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults
    This event is full

    Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For Families

    Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Families

    Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults

    Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    This event is full

    Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    McCormick Branch
    For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
    Eastside Branch - Naturespace
    For Older Adults
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults and Older Adults
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
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    For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    McCormick Branch
    For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
    For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
    This event is full

    Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Adults
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For adults in their 20s and 30s.
    Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 7:00pm

    Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Older Adults

    Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
    For Adults
    Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

    Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
    For Adults and Teens (16+)
    Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm

    Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Eastside Branch - Program Room
    For Adults