Events
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.
Design, create, and make! Craft Lab is an open-ended art space exploring a different craft technique each month. This month enjoy making cardboard cacti.
For kids in grades K-5 and their caregivers.
Registration is required.
February and March's exhibit is a collection of pieces by the students of Tingting Beck’s Sunflower Fine Art Studio, located in Waukee. Students range in ages from 4 to 16 years old and are all from the Des Moines metro area. Their artwork covers a large variety of mediums, including pencil drawing, color pencil drawing, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, oil painting, mixed media, and digital design.
Special Family & Friends Viewing Weekends: February 22 & 23 and March 22 & 23
The Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, and Sunday 12-4 PM. If the meeting room is in use, the gallery will be closed to the public. Want to visit at a certain time? Call the Library at (515) 978-7944 to check availability.
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.
February and March's exhibit is a collection of pieces by the students of Tingting Beck’s Sunflower Fine Art Studio, located in Waukee. Students range in ages from 4 to 16 years old and are all from the Des Moines metro area. Their artwork covers a large variety of mediums, including pencil drawing, color pencil drawing, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, oil painting, mixed media, and digital design.
Special Family & Friends Viewing Weekends: February 22 & 23 and March 22 & 23
The Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, and Sunday 12-4 PM. If the meeting room is in use, the gallery will be closed to the public. Want to visit at a certain time? Call the Library at (515) 978-7944 to check availability.
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.
Join us in learning a TASTY new skill! Practice frosting techniques as you learn to decorate your own miniature cake!
For students in grades 6-12.
Registration is required.
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.