Dial-A-Story

Dial-A-Story

Sunday, September 19, 2021 - 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM

The Waukee Public Library is excited to offer our Dial-A-Story service!

Simply call the Dial-a-Story phone line (515-981-7800) any time to hear a selection of books pre-recorded by library staff. Listen for as long or as little as you wish....

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Babytime

Babytime

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 10:00 AM

15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories for infants ages 0-17 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required and will open on September 13.

If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread...

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Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Students in grades 7-12 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...

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Stories Outside*

Stories Outside*

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 10:00 AM

25 minutes of short stories, songs and movement for children ages 18 months-5 years old and their caregivers. Wednesdays will be a repeat of the Tuesday program, so families are asked to register for only one day or the other. Registration is requ...

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Books on Tap

Books on Tap

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Beginning in September, Books on Tap will be meeting in-person again!

Meet at Mickey’s Irish Pub (50 S. E. Laurel Street) at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month.Come for food, drinks, and a discussion of each month’s book. Copies of the...

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Stories Outside*

Stories Outside*

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 10:00 AM

25 minutes of short stories, songs and movement for children ages 18 months-5 years old and their caregivers. Wednesdays will be a repeat of the Tuesday program, so families are asked to register for only one day or the other. Registration is requ...

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Elementary Early Out

Elementary Early Out

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 2:30 PM

Youth in grades K-5 are invited to bring their creativity and scientific minds to the library to explore a variety of nature themed STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) hands-on activities. Adult caregivers are requested to stay ...

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Storytime At Home Activity Pack

Storytime At Home Activity Pack

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM

These activity packs will contain suggested books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft or activity for children ages 2-5 years old with adult supervision. There will be a new pack available on Thursday mornings each week on a first-come, first-serve...

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0-5 Playtime

0-5 Playtime

Friday, September 24, 2021 - 10:00 AM

Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to stop in the front program rooms and play with a variety of the library’s toys to build social and early literacy skills.

Registration is required and will open on September 3.

If you ...

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At Home Sound Bath with Hannah Rush

At Home Sound Bath with Hannah Rush

Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM

Embrace Self-Care Awareness Month is an at-home sound bath!

A sound bath is a guided meditative journey. Using instruments tuned to 432 hz, the vibrational frequencies relax the body, calm the mind, clear the subconscious and activate the body’s ...

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