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Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 1, 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. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. 

For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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On Exhibit: Trust & Wonder

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

A collection of noir-inspired odes to nature and human connections influenced by the wellspring of trust and wonder that forms in the onset of a relationship.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, October 4, 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, October 4, 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Paper Nichos

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Nichos are 3-dimensional folk-art frames popular throughout Central and South America. These boxes can house objects or photos that commemorate special people or events.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, October 6, 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, October 6, 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.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, October 6, 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, October 7, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. 

For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. 

For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 8, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. 

For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

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

Early Out Bricks and Beads

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: spooky season!

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West 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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, October 11, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multi-Age" group

Crafty Saturdays

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

Come and make a craft that is suitable for everyone! We will all start with the same supplies and idea, but everyone’s creations will be unique. This month we will be making fingerprint art magnets.

For all ages.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multi-Age" group

Sensory Spaces

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

During this hour, enjoy designated quiet browsing and inclusive programming for individuals with special sensory needs and their families or caregivers.

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

Babytime

Monday, October 13, 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.

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

Babytime

Monday, October 13, 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.

Open
Registration Required