Events
A fun take home project with a different theme each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month participants will make Needle Felt Snowmen.
For adults ages 18+.
Registration is required.
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.
A fun take-home project featuring a different activity each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month kids will make snake twirlers.
For kids in grades K-5. Available for pick up the first through the seventh of each month.
Registration is required.
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.
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
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.
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 be doing the STEM chip challenge.
For students grades 6-12.
Registration required. Available for pick up during regular library hours between February 1-7. Any packs that are unclaimed by the end of the designated pickup dates will be available to be picked up in the Library on a first come, first-served basis while supplies last.