West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels
MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium
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Afternoon Book Club
Meet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month for a lively discussion. Copies of each month’s book may be picked up at the Library’s front desk or during the meeting, while supplies last. This month we will discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste.
Quad Cities Showdown
Tournament Details: Divisions: Open to boys and girls teams 3+ game guarantee events Bracket-play for advancing teams out of divisions Championship awards Social media highlights and shoutouts on @g
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday.
Cedar Rapids Kernels at Quad Cities River Bandits
MiLB High-A: Cedar Rapids Kernels at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park
On Exhibit: Waukee Elementary Photography Club Student Exhibit
The Waukee Elementary Photography Club includes students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade who have a passion for capturing moments special to them as well as in the community. We are proud to present a showcase of student photography celebrating our community along with their interests. Our students...
Events
Apr 03, 2026 School’s Out Day Camps: Home Tweet Home National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Learn More Apr 04, 2026 Early Explorers: Y is for Yellow-Tail Snapper National Mississippi River Museu
Teen Board Game Meet-Up
Learn more about the expansive world of board games from those who are excited to share their knowledge! Attendees will learn and play a variety of board games together. Snacks will be provided.
Family Paint Night: Beach Sunset
Shake off those Winter Blues by painting a beautiful beach sunset! Our youth assistant Carisa will walk you through the steps to create your own beachy scenic landscape. You will learn tips and tricks to make a sunset, palm trees, and an ocean. You’ll even get to incorporate your own creative...
Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs
MiLB Triple-A: Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Fort Wayne TinCaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels
MiLB High-A: Fort Wayne TinCaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Tournament of Champions
The Tournament of Champions started in 2007 in Burlington, IA. with designs to be a highly competitive high school girls’ soccer event. We started with 10 teams and had some of the best t
Teen Advisory Board
Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...
Teen Maker Packs
A fun project with a different activity to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month students will explore their own set of fossils. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required. Any packs that are unclaimed.
Edible Container Design
Edible Landscaping for everyone, everywhere! Learn from Master Gardeners about edible landscaping, and unusual edible plants. We will help you create a small scale garden perfect for a patio or balcony. Plants and soil provided, please bring your own container! For best results, a 6-10 inch...
Teen Smash Bros. Tournament
Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
Craft & Chat
Join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips with other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts and so on. This program is in partnership with Central Iowa Fiber Arts (C.I.F.A.)
Music and Movement
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Elementary Maker Packs
A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month kids will explore forensics and experiment with capturing their fingerprints. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. Any packs...
Marion's Migratory Bird & Arbor Day Celebration
Visit Marion Public Library at Marion’s Migratory Bird and Arbor Day Celebration! This event will include fun opportunities for the whole family to learn and explore the importance of nature, especially local birds and wildlife! Activities will include: Kickoff by City officials speaking to the...
The Best Thing: Finding Joy and Purpose in Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Author Dawn Schneider shares her uplifting perspective on parenting a child with special needs. Drawing from her book The Best Thing, she reflects on how shifting what we focus on—what we see now and where we hope to go—can transform challenges into sources of joy, purpose, and deep connection....
Baby Bounce
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Vivienne Ming
How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne MingAward-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” AuthorJoin us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as.
From Lawn to Butterfly Garden
Are you considering a more earth-friendly lawn alternative for your yard? In this program, you will learn about the experience of a local gardener as she replaced most of her lawn with native plants that provide habitats for butterflies, native bees, birds, and many other wild critters that call...
No Story Hours This Week
No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
Dungeons & Dragons
All adult players are welcome! Games start at 3:30pm. For help with character creation or any questions please arrive between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, walk-ins are also welcome during this time! Questions? Join our Discord at the following URL: https://discord.gg/bTuTqqFBUN
Senior Crafting Social with Bickford Senior Living
Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, bath bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost. This program is hosted in partnership with Bickford Senior Living. About..
Star Wars Day
May the Force be with you! Come celebrate a galaxy far, far away with crafts, games, activities, and nostalgia for the whole family. For all ages. Registration is requested.
Kites on the Green
Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy giant show kite displays, kite fighting, free kite building, bol racing,..
Chair Yoga
Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people who cannot stand, lack the mobility to move easily from standing to seated...
Dial-a-Story
Call the Dial-a-Story phone line at (515) 981-7800 any time to hear a selection of books and songs prerecorded by Library staff. New stories are available on the first of each month.
Snacks & Facts: The New Golden Age of Space Exploration
No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts series. We’ll have a speaker the first Friday of each month (except December and July). Come ready to learn, and we’ll provide the snacks! Stick around afterward for Waukee Parks & Recreation’s bingo at 1 PM for $1 per play. ...
Heritage Area Agency on Aging Open Office Hours
Come chat with a Heritage Care Team member during open office hours. These office hours are geared towards individuals age 60+ and adults with disabilities to talk about caregiving and services such as meals, transportation, chores, and more. About Heritage Area Agency on Aging For more than 50...
Books & Bagels (Ankeny High School)
Join us before school to eat bagels (or other breakfast pastries) and chat about what you're reading!
Donut Decorating
Decorate deliciously! Practice simple frosting techniques and get creative with donut design. Please note, allergens may be present. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.
No Sunday Card Crafting Class This Month
There is no Sunday Paper Card Crafting session in January, May, or August to allow staff prep time for upcoming programs. As usual, registration for next month’s class opens at 9:00 AM on the first Monday after the first Sunday of the month. Upcoming Registration Dates: February Card Crafting:...
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