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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

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

0-5 Playtime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to drop in the front program rooms and play with a variety of the library’s toys to build social and early literacy skills. 

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, April 25, 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 "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, April 27, 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.

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

Babytime

Monday, April 27, 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.

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

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 27, 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 "Kids" group

Pajama Storytime

Monday, April 27, 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, April 28, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 28, 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. 

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

Board Game Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy social games but need a group to play with? Join us for a night of board games! Bring a friend or come solo.

For adults ages 18+.

Registration is requested.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

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

Teen Early Out

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Library and Waukee Parks and Recreation staff for fun outdoor crafts, games, and snacks at the Windfield West Apartments from 1:30-3:30 PM. 

For students in grades 6 -12. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, April 29, 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 explore projects that have to do with music and sound.

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

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 "Adults" group

Adult Maker Packs

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
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 fairy lanterns. 

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

Elementary Maker Packs

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
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 explore forensics and experiment with capturing their fingerprints. 

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

Teen Maker Packs

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Teens

A fun project with a different activity to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month students will explore their own set of fossils.

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

Snacks & Facts: The New Golden Age of Space Exploration

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEAM
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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Star Wars Day

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

May the Force be with you! Come celebrate a galaxy far, far away with crafts, games, activities, and nostalgia for the whole family.  

For all ages.  

Registration is requested. 

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

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, May 2, 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.