Upcoming Events

Apr 30 2024 - 10:00am
Edited image of Robin in Toddler Time.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their caregivers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more
Apr 30 2024 - 10:00am
Image of Eliza holding book.
Enjoy 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay to make a craft that goes along with the stories. Preschool storytime is recommended for children and their caregivers who are able to sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness; this is generally children ages 3.5-5 years... more
Apr 30 2024 - 1:30pm
Image of Eliza holding book.
Enjoy 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay to make a craft that goes along with the stories. Preschool storytime is recommended for children and their caregivers who are able to sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness; this is generally children ages 3.5-5 years... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
The Library is accepting supply donations for the Young Women's Resource Center (YWRC) this May. YWRC is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and advocates for girls and young women ages 10-24 throughout Greater Des Moines. Their unique structure features two branches of services — ... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
Introverts, it’s time to unite! Separately…in your own homes. If you’ve been wanting to join a book club but aren’t sure you’re up for the time commitment or the people-ing — this is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Copies of each month’s... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
“Glimpses of Life” – Jerald SteeleMay 1-30, 2024   About the exhibit: Watercolor artist Jerald Steele has been painting for most of his life. After graduating from UNI, he taught for six years in Iowa schools, then decided on a career change and painted in his spare time. His watercolors capture... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
White paper skeleton
A fun take-home project with a different activity each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month, kids will make paper skeletons. For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall. Registration required. Available for pick up during regular library hours between... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
Image of toothbrush robot.
A fun take-home project with a different activity each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month, students will make a bristle bot. For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall. Registration required. Available for pick up during regular library hours... more
May 1 2024 (All day)
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. For kids of all ages. Find new and past storytimes here any time: https://waukeepubliclibrary.org/storytime-online.
May 1 2024 - 9:15am
Edited image of Robin in Toddler Time.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their caregivers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more

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