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...

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Explore some of your favorite fictional worlds with a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This session, enjoy the fictional world of Harry Potter.

For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall. Adult caregivers are requested to stay in the program r...

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Feeling adventurous? In this class we’ll focus on using your smartphone as a tool to explore your community. We will cover searching with your web browser, using maps to navigate, as well as taking and editing photos that capture your adventures. ...

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Each month, explore a fascinating true story followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. This month’s book is, “Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson’s Super Soaking Stream of Inventions.”

For kids entering ...

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Make a work of art with the Library’s giant collection of stickers! Drop in any time during the program.

For kids entering Preschool-grade 5 in the fall and their caregivers.

Registration not required.

Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! New activity packs available on Saturday mornings each week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For kids 2-5 years ol...

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Enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and rhymes featuring props and opportunities for movement.

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration not required.

Originating in Japan more than 800 years ago, suminagashi is the process of marbling paper by floating ink on water to transform it into a colorful work of art. In this workshop, we’ll make beautiful, one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Once you make on...

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Have you been on one of the Waukee Parks & Recreation’s Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walks and wondered what the practice is like in Japan? Or maybe you’ve considered joining a walk but weren't quite sure what Shinrin Yoku is?

Learn about fo...

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The Library is closed on Sundays during the summer.