Events

Enjoy 20 minutes of short stories, songs and lots of movement, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their care-givers.

All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. Class si...

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Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft. For children who can sit for longer stories to develop school readiness, generally 3-5 years old, and their care-givers.

All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-...

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For youth in grades 6-12. Movies are shown on every early out. Attendees will vote between two titles, determined the date of the event. Movie ratings are never higher than PG-13. Free popcorn is served. Occassionally a movie may finish earlier or...

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Come practice your English under the guidance of a trained volunteer teacher from the Iowa International Center. English language learners of all levels are encouraged to join us for a fun, relaxed hour of English practice. No registration or prep...

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Meet at the library at 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month for a discussion of each month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk, while supplies last.

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 20-25 minutes of fun songs and stories with one of our youth services librarians. No registration required.

Lunch & Learn

No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our new Lunch & Learn series! We’ll have a speaker every first Friday of month at the Waukee Community Center (675 Walnut St). Bring your brown bag lunch  and we’ll provide...

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Families are encouraged to drop-in anytime to read some special stories and complete an activity specially selected by our Youth Services Staff.

** This event is held at the Dallas County Fairground in Adel.**

Are you ready for the 6th Annual Dallas County Toddler Fest!? Toddler Fest is a FREE event hosted by all 12 Dallas County Libraries. Families with young children are invited to stop...

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Families are encouraged to drop-in anytime to read some special stories and complete an activity specially selected by our Youth Services Staff.