Hands & Tales – Bettendorf
Join EHDI for a playful, connection-filled story time where books come alive through spoken language and American Sign Language (ASL)! Learn new signs, meet other families and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space for you and your child. Come for the story, stay for the connection. Hands & Tales events will take place every other month in different locations across the state.
October 2, 2026
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Bettendorf Public Library
Join EHDI for a playful, connection-filled story time where books come alive through spoken language and American Sign Language (ASL)! Learn new signs, meet other families and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space for you and your child. Come for the story, stay for the connection. Hands & Tales events will take place every other month in different locations across the state.
August 7, 2026
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sycamore Park Shelter – Ottumwa
“Celebrate the beginning of another school year with a dance in a safe and accepting environment with ASI and Axis Therapy Centers!
Lights will be turned up, and the sound will be turned down. Sensory area opportunities with occupational therapists will be available. We’ll also have a live DJ, and photo opportunities with backdrop and props! Cookies and water will be provided.
$10 per participant OR $40 for a family of four or more. Please note that ach participant must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver.”
“You learn about pregnancy nutrition, your
baby’s development and community
resources.
Connect with other expecting mothers in
Polk County.
Participants receive a “Healthy Baby
Backpack” filled with gifts for your baby
valued at more than $100.”
To register: https://go.iastate.edu/VGM4PS
Register by August 10th by phone, email, text, or using the above link.
Contact Cassie at
odlandc@iastate.edu
515-414-9865
“Join us for a special playtime. Early Childhood Interventionists from Heartland Area Education Agency will be available to provide information on meeting milestones and development while children explore a variety of centers. Children and their parents can also take a ride on a WDMCS school bus to help prepare them for school! An accessible bus will be available. For ages 3yrs- 6yrs. Registration required.”
https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/preschool-playtime-heartland-aea-and-school-bus-ride-121993
