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Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision.

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Bricks and Beads

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. Elementary-aged students should be accompanied by an adult during the program.  

For ages 5 years-adult.

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Closing
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Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway).

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program.

Open
Registration Required
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Bring a toy, (but not the one you need to fall asleep!) and wear your PJs for a special bedtime storytime. Afterward, you’ll go home, but your toy will stay at the Library!

Open
Registration Required

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Closing
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Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway).

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.

Offsite Event
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Bonus Bingo Ends

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Take Home
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Today is the last day to turn in Bonus Bingo sheets for prizes.

For all ages.

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway).

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.

Offsite Event

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Dial-a-Story

All Day
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Call the Dial-a-Story phone line at (515) 981-7800 any time to hear a selection of books and songs prerecorded by Library staff. New stories are available on the first of each month.

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On Exhibit: Fiber & Flow, Textures of Nature

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

This exhibit, with art by Stephanie Majeran, explores the organic beauty of nature through bold colors, diverse textures, and the interplay of natural and repurposed materials.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Elementary Maker Packs

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Kids

A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month kids will make pipe cleaner crystals. 

For kids in grades K-5. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime Online

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a new video with themed book readings, a song, and a suggested activity to do at home. Posted to the website and YouTube on the first Wednesday of each month.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Babywearing Dance Party

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Adults

Bring your baby and get ready to groove! We’ll practice basic dance moves suitable for holding or wearing baby, then bop along to some upbeat tunes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tissue Paper Suncatchers

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Create a colorful stained-glass style suncatcher. 

For kids in grades K-5. 

Registration is not required. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.

For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.

For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Storytime

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Put on your PJs and come to the Library for around 25 minutes of interactive bedtime songs, stories, and fun.

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. 

For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers. 

Upcoming
Registration Required