Events
Meet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July) for a lively book discussion. Copies of each month’s book may be picked up at the Library’s front desk or during the meeting, while supplies last. This month we'll discuss All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Witaker.
Registration not required.
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.
Registration is not required.
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, now held in the library! Come ready to learn and we’ll provide the snacks! Stick around afterward for Waukee Parks & Recreation’s bingo at 1 PM for $1 per play.
This month, novice and advanced gardeners can learn useful facts about vegetable gardening from an experienced gardener from the Ted Lare Design Build & Garden Center.
Registration is not required.
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.
Registration not required.
Visit with adoptable cats and kittens at the library! Whether you’re looking for the newest member of the family or just need some kitty snuggles, our friends from Whiskers TNR have you covered! Adoptions on-site are not available, but all ages are invited to this meet and greet session. Whiskers TNR volunteers will answer your questions about adoptions and the Trap-Neuter-Return program. Drop-in anytime between 10 AM – Noon.
Registration is not required
Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures! A different cultural ambassador will present each month. Cookies will be served.
This month Fonziba Koster will share about West African village drumming.
All ages welcome.
Registration is requested.
Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.
For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.
For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
Students are invited to participate on the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills, and suggest teen books to be purchased by the library. Email our Teen Services Librarian, Ryan ([email protected]) with any questions.
For students in grades 7-12.
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.