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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 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

Tuesday, September 30, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Maker Packs

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Adults

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 participants will learn beginner embroidery. 

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

Storytime Online

Wednesday, October 1, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Maker Packs

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Teens

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 students will make Painted Galaxy Bookmarks. 

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

Elementary Maker Packs

Wednesday, October 1, 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 fizzing ghosts.

For kids in grades K-5. 

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

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. 

Waitlist
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 "Adults" group

Snacks & Facts: Why Zoos Exist

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts series. We’ll have a speaker the first Friday of each month (except December and July). Come ready to learn, and we’ll provide the snacks!

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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.

Open
Registration Required
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

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.

Open
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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

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