Waterloo Library and Historical Society

Waterloo Library and Historical Society

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Updates on the activities, events, and offerings of the Waterloo Library & Historical Society The Museum was named for Waterloo resident Charles P.

The Waterloo Library and Historical Society was founded in April 1875. The Waterloo Library was built in the Queen Anne Victorian style and opened in December, 1883. Today, it is one of the oldest library buildings still in its original intended use in New York State and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a two story structure, the first floor allocated as the library, w

02/15/2026

We are going to be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, at 10 AM.

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/13/2026

Little Explorers had quite a blast in the Valentine party filled with a lot of laughter and joy!

We love to see all our little Valentines gather together to have a story time fun followed by dance, crafts, goodies, balloons and much more.

Big thanks to Ms Coreen for making this party possible by filling in for Ms Krista.

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/12/2026

Countdown to Valentine’s Day begins!

Ms Sue’s Valentine book display is up.

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/12/2026

Our very own Himalayas this morning! 😜

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/09/2026

Avid LEGO enthusiast, comic book ju**ie, super powerhouse of general knowledge—these are the words to describe our adorable and kind staff member, Ms Rebekah. We are so happy to announce that today she has completed four years of being with us!

Apart from her usual museum and library duties, Rebekah has taken initiatives in helping with adult program set ups, making creative book stacks, updating the glass showcase displays to bring little glimpses of the museum into the library, and much more.

Her most memorable and whimsically creative contribution is supplying an emoji head and hand to our beheaded broken book statue!

Congratulations dear Rebekah on your fourth anniversary; we love you just the way you are.

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/09/2026

Ms Katie has definitely mastered the art of elevating the new book displays by incorporating these pithy blurbs to pique the interest.

Small changes can have big impact! 📚

Photos from Seneca County Senior Center, Inc.'s post 02/08/2026

Craft program at the Senior Center: another outreach program developed during the last year. This program is part of the outreach grant from the Finger Lakes Library System.

We love all our seniors 💕

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/06/2026

Our young patrons started making ugly dolls in today’s afterschool program. We can’t wait to see the finished projects!

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/05/2026

Big thanks to Diane Noble for teaching this one-stroke painting technique to both the groups in Adult Arts & Crafts Class.

The painting will be completed over 3-4 sessions. Registration is closed for this class.

Photos from Waterloo Library and Historical Society's post 02/04/2026

Sometimes it helps to spice up your TBR list!

Ms Katie has put together this spicy reads book display.

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02/02/2026

Check out our schedule for this month! 💕

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31 E Williams Street
Waterloo, NY
13165

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm