Events
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes.
For kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. This is generally kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
Come practice your English under the guidance of an experienced ESL teacher. Adult English language learners of all levels are welcome. The first half of the class will be instructional, and the second half of the class will be conversation practice. Participants are encouraged to attend each week for the best results.
Registration is full.
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.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes.
For kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. This is generally kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
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.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
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.
Discover a different STEAM activity each month! We will discuss the activity and have hands-on experiment time. This month we will explore construction challenges.
For students in grades 4-6.
Registration is 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.
Calling all artists! The Waukee Public Library is holding a bookmark design contest. Use any two-dimensional art technique to create a bookmark masterpiece. Turn in your submission throughout the month of March.
A winner will be chosen from each age category: 0-5 years, K-5th grades, 6-12th grades, and adult. Winning designs will be printed and distributed in the library during National Library Week in April.
For all ages.
Submit online entries here, or stop in the Library for a paper entry form.
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.