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Registration opens:
March 10th, 2026 7:00pm

Erick Traplin Concert

March Break Program
2026-03-17 10:30:00 2026-03-17 11:15:00 America/New_York Erick Traplin Concert For Families Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Tuesday, March 17
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-17 10:30:00 2026-03-17 11:15:00 America/New_York Erick Traplin Concert For Families Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Main Library

James J. Brown Auditorium

For Families

About the Program

Join us for a fun, interactive concert with Erick Traplin! Enjoy Erick's classic tunes in an energetic and engaging performance that will have everyone singing, clapping, and smiling. A lively musical experience perfect for all ages.

Presented by Erick Traplin.

For families with children of all ages and their caregiver.

Every person attending must be registered for this event (both adults and children). Please register each person attending by using the blue "add more people" button in the registration form.  

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. 

Staff: Corrine and Kerstin

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Music |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

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