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Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Bird Watching Basics

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to connect with Nature? Come learn the basics of identifying birds. Dallas County Conservation Naturalist Mike Havlik will help take the mystery out of backyard birds.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Cookies and CultureALL

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures!  A different cultural ambassador will present each month.

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

Babytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 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, February 23, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

Teen Maker Mondays

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come and enjoy a different activity each month for teens! This month we will do Cake Decorating.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 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, February 24, 2026 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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.

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

Moss Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Using preserved moss, we’ll create touchable framed art that is beautiful to display. No gardening skills required. Relax and explore this organic artform.

For adults ages 18+.

Registration is required for each attendee.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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. 

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

Teen Early Out

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Join us the first early out of each month for a structured activity and snacks. The second early out each month will be for games, coloring, or just hanging out. This month our first early out will be Games & Hang Out.

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

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, we'll experiment with glow-in-the-dark materials.

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please register for each child attending.

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

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Adult Maker Packs

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 make candles. 

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

Elementary Maker Packs

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 a mini-box sailboat.

For kids in grades K-5. 

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

Teen Maker Packs

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Diamond Art Stickers. 

Upcoming
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 "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 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