Events
Calling all crafty engineers! Get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. Drop in any time during the hour-long program.
For kids in grades K-12. Elementary-aged kids should be accompanied by an adult during the program.
Registration is not required.
This 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 Weekend: 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.
This 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 Weekend: 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.
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.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.
For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.
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 the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week.