Songs & Stories

Songs & Stories

Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs and rhymes with props and opportunities for movement. Registration not required.

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Youth in grades K-5 are invited to explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities about bugs.

Adult caregivers are requested to stay in the program room throughout the hour long program. Registration required.

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0-5 Playtime

0-5 Playtime

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00 AM

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. Participants may stay for as little or as much of the t...

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Elementary Craft Lab

Elementary Craft Lab

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Design, create, and make! Craft Lab is an open-ended art space. This month we will create recycled material insects.

For students in K-5 and their caregivers. Registration required.

 
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Teen Self-Defense

Teen Self-Defense

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 2:00 PM

Students in grades 6-12 and their parents or guardians should attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world.

Instructors from Cobra Self Defense of Iowa will present information and training...

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ISU Extension

ISU Extension

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Join Miss Kathy from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a story and a STEAM activity related to the wonders of nature.

For students in grades K-5. Adult caregivers should stay in the library but do not need to stay in the program ro...

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Baby Prom & Graduation

Baby Prom & Graduation

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 10:00 AM

You are invited to a celebration of your little one’s milestones! Feel free to dress in your best and stop by for a baby-friendly dance party, plus a graduation celebration for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participants!

If you aren’t alr...

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On Exhibit: “Glimpses of Life”

On Exhibit: “Glimpses of Life”

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (All day)

“Glimpses of Life” – Jerald Steele
May 1-30, 2024

 

About the exhibit:

Watercolor artist Jerald Steele has been painting for most of his life. After graduating from UNI, he taught for six years in Iowa schools, then decided on a career ch...

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Elementary Maker Packs

Elementary Maker Packs

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (All day)

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, kids will make paper skeletons.

For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall.

Registration required. Availab...

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Storytime Online

Storytime Online

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (All day)

Enjoy a new video with themed book readings, a song, and a suggested activity to do at home. Posted to the website and YouTube on the first Wednesday of each month.

For kids of all ages.

Find new and past storytimes here any time: https://waukee...

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