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Join Our Winter Bingo Challenge! Winter fun has begun! From now through January 31, make the most of the season with our Winter Bingo Challenge. Sign up anytime online at waukeelibrary.beanstack.org/winter or in person at the Library. Complete five activities in a row to get a Bingo and earn a microwave popcorn prize (while supplies last) plus entry into our Grand Prize Drawing. Up for a bigger challenge? Complete all 25 activities for a Winter Challenge Blackout and receive a reusable hand warmer (while supplies last) along with a second Grand Prize entry. Bundle up, join the fun, and make this winter one to remember! |
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Plan Ahead for December Library Closures
Please plan ahead for the Waukee Public Library’s upcoming December schedule changes: Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2. |
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Unlock Your Winter Creativity When winter weather calls for cozy days indoors, it is the perfect time to spark your creativity. The Waukee Public Library is here to help with Creativebug. With unlimited access to thousands of on demand art and craft classes, Creativebug makes it easy for adults and kids alike to learn a new skill, start a passion project, or create meaningful handmade gifts for the holidays. Embrace winter with these classes: Deck The Halls 20 Holiday Crochet Appliqués Sew a Mouse Doll Make Shibori Inspired Paper Snowflakes Craft Prize Filled Party Crackers A Magical Unicorn Menorah
This winter, stay warm, get inspired, and make something amazing. |
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Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Professional Journey? With your library card you can tap into Mometrix, a comprehensive suite of preparatory materials for a wide array of certifications and examinations, featuring: · Guides for in-depth conceptual mastery
· Practice tests that simulate real exam conditions
· Flashcards for rapid reinforcement of critical knowledge From foundational education to specialized trades and advanced professional certifications, including CAPM, SPHR, CPA, and more, these resources are available at no cost with your library card. Whether you’re advancing your current career, changing fields, or building new skills, library tools can help you prepare with confidence. |
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Teen Advisory Board Dec.15 | 3:30 PM 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 7-12. Contact the Library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. Registration is required. |
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Tween Craft Gifts Dec. 15 | 6 PM Get in the gift-giving spirit! Tweens are invited to make their own baked goods in a jar kit. A gift-wrapping station will be available if you want to package your gift to give to someone special. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. |
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Teen Early Out Games Dec. 17 | 1:30 PM Join us the second early out each month will be for board and video games, coloring, or just hanging out. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is required. |
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Elementary Early Out STEAM Dec. 17 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, help us build a tiny town in our program rooms! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Life-size Candyland Dec. 26 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM Dec. 29 | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Dec. 30 | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Dec. 31 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Get ready for giant candy fun! The Library's front room will be transformed to a life-size Candyland game board, and you may even meet some of your favorite game characters. For family and friend groups of all ages. *Registration required for attendance on the morning of December 26. All other dates and times will be first-come, first-served, with a limit of 3 groups at a time. All ages welcome. *Registration required for attendance on the morning of December 26. All other dates and times will be first-come, first-served, with a limit of 3 groups at a time. Each registration will be for an entire family/group |
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Elementary Maker Packs Jan. 2 | Library Hours 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 get a grab bag of maker materials to construct a project of their own design! For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. |
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Teen Maker Packs Jan. 2 | Library Hours 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 students will make Tied Fleece Blankets. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Adult Maker Packs Jan. 2 | Library Hours 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 participants will make napkin decoupage coasters. For adults ages 18+ only. Please see our events calendar or elementary and teen maker packs. Registration is required. |
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Snacks & Facts: Picking Priorities in the City BudgetJan. 2 | Library Hours How would YOU spend city funds? City Administrator Brad Deets will share where the City gets funding, and you can try allocating a budget based on your understanding of priorities and needs for Waukee. Then he will show you how the current budget is divided to cover the many services and programs the City delivers for our community and talk about some important projects and priorities for the coming years. 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. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Babytime Mondays in Jan. | 9:15 AM & 10 AM 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 is required and opens on Dec. 15. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Teen Advisory Board Mondays in Jan. | 3:30 PM 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 7-12. Contact the Library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. Registration is required. |
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Pajama Storytime Mondays in Jan. | 6:15 PM 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. |
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Toddler Time Tuesdays in Jan. | 9:15 AM & 10 AM Wednesdays in Jan. | 9:15 AM & 10 AM 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. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. Monthly registration is required. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Jan. | 10 AM & 1:30 PM Wednesdays in Jan. | 10 AM Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. Monthly registration is required. |
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Dallas County Conservation Jan. 8 | 10 AM Join Miss Erica from Dallas County Conservation for stories and activities to learn more about animals. For kids ages 3+ years and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Senior Tech Class: Protecting Your Privacy Online Jan. 8 | 10 AM Data privacy is a hot topic these days, and it's important to understand who’s accessing your information, what they plan to do with it, and how you can manage the amount of data you share. In this class, we’ll explore these issues in depth, covering the various parties involved, common online scams, and the best strategies to protect yourself in the digital world. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Jan. 8 | 4:30 PM Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program. This month's book is "The Deadliest Snake" by Eleanor Spicer Rice. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Jan. 9 | 10 AM Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to drop in the front program rooms and play with a variety of the library’s toys to build social and early literacy skills. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required. |
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Bullet Journaling with Linda Tong Jan. 9 | 4 PM Bullet journaling is more than notes and lists—it’s a mindfulness practice for productivity! With this creative and adaptable system, you can organize your days, track your goals, and reflect on the things that matter most to you. Join Linda Tong to discover how Bullet Journaling can be personalized for your life! For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Crafty Saturdays Jan. 10 | 10 AM Come and make a craft that is suitable for everyone! We will all start with the same supplies and idea, but everyone’s creations will be unique. This month get creative by wrapping colorful yarn around cardboard letters. This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages to craft a personalized decorative piece. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Super SundayBring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will make Small Charcuterie Boards. Teens will learn how to create their own mini charcuterie boards with a variety of fruits, cheeses, and treats. This program combines creativity with food styling in a fun, social setting. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested.
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Teen Read and Feed Jan. 12 | 6 PM Bring your current read, a favorite book, or one you just have to talk about to this roundtable book discussion. This is a chill space to hang out, eat dinner, and swap book recs with other teens. No required book reading—just bring whatever you're into and come ready to talk, or just listen and eat, that’s cool too! Free dinner is included, but you are welcome to bring your own food if you have special dietary restrictions. For students in grades 6-12. Registration required and opens on Dec. 22.
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AI and the Human Future Jan. 13 | 6 PM Join professor Scott Samuelson for a conversation that explores some of the big questions about the use of AI. Neither pro-AI nor anti-AI, this presentation will get us thinking more deeply about some of the central issues raised by new technology and how and where to apply it to our own lives. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested and opens on Dec. 23. |
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Teen Early OutJan. 14 | 1:30 PM Join us the first early out of each month for a structured activity and snacks. The second early out each month will be for games, coloring, or just hanging out. This month our first early out will be Bingo & Hot Chocolate. Get cozy with a cup of hot chocolate while playing rounds of bingo with friends. Win small prizes and enjoy a relaxing, social afternoon perfect for unwinding. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested and opens on Dec. 24.
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Early Out Bricks and Beads Jan. 14 | 2:30 PM Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: Animals! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required and opens on Dec. 24. |
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Instrument Petting Zoo Jan. 16 | 10 AM & 11 AM Get ready for this fun and interactive introduction to stringed instruments from the Des Moines Symphony Academy! Children will learn about different parts of the violin and cello, and different instrument sounds. After a short presentation, children will have a chance to hold an instrument. The 10 AM session is for children in preschool through grade 2 and the 11 AM session is for children in grades 3+. Registration is required and opens on Dec. 23. |
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Puzzle Swap Jan. 17 | 10 AM Want to freshen up your puzzle collection? Bring your gently used puzzles to exchange at the Puzzle Swap! - Gently-used puzzles with 500, 750, or 1000+ pieces.
- Puzzles should be clean, have all pieces, and be in original boxes.
- Limit 5 puzzles per participant.
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Cookies and CultureALL Jan. 18 | 2 PM Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures! A different cultural ambassador will present each month. Cookies will be served. This month learn about games of India presented by Mamta Israni. All ages welcome. Registration is requested and opens on Dec. 28. |
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