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Upcoming Closures Mark your calendars for a change in our hours! We will be closed on Sunday, April 20, and closed on Thursday, April 24. You can still explore our online Library anytime! |
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Support the Library & Bloom with Us! Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning your garden! The Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation (WPLFF) is hosting a Flower Power Fundraiser, where 50% of each sale goes directly to supporting the Library. Your purchase helps fund vital programs, materials, and services that enrich our community. Support the Library while bringing beauty to your garden—orders can be placed now through May 15! |
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Ace Your Studies with Brainfuse HelpNowStruggling with homework or need extra support? Brainfuse HelpNow is here to assist students of all ages! Connect with expert tutors in real-time for personalized help in subjects like math, science, writing, and social studies. Plus, take advantage of valuable resources such as a writing lab, language support, and skill-building exercises. Best of all, Brainfuse HelpNow is completely free through the Waukee Public Library’s online resources! Whether you're tackling tough assignments or brushing up on skills, Brainfuse is the perfect tool for academic success!
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Now Available: Fact Sheet on State Library's Federal Funding |
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Find Your Next Vacation Read at the Waukee Public Library's Book Nook! Looking for affordable books to take on your next getaway? The Waukee Public Library's Book Nook has you covered! Our hardback books, perfect for vacation reading, are priced at just $2.00—an unbeatable deal for quality books. All proceeds support the Library and the Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation. Whether you're stocking up for a trip or just love to read, stop by and browse our selection. |
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Babytime Mondays in April | 9:15 AM and 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. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Teen Advisory Board April 14 | 3:30 PM |
Students on the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) develop leadership skills and meet weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for volunteer opportunities, give input regarding the teen area of the Library, and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. Silver Cord hours may be earned for these meetings if students participate in that program. For students in grades 7-12. Contact the library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. |
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Pajama Storytime April 14 | 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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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in April | 1:30 PM Wednesdays in April | 10 AM Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. 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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Elementary Early Out STEAM April 16 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities with a different theme each month. This session, enjoy learning about nighttime. For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime April 18 | 10 AM Drop in and play with the library’s toys! Little ones and their caregivers may stay for as little or as much of the hour-long program as they wish. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required. |
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Elementary Craft Lab April 18 | 4 PM Design, create, and make! Craft Lab is an open-ended art space exploring a different craft technique each month. This month enjoy making pen and marker art. For kids in grades K-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Songs and Stories April 19 | 10 AM Enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and rhymes featuring props and opportunities for movement. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Crafts April 21 | 6 PM Get crafty with a different project each month. Snacks and materials will be provided - you supply the creativity! This month we will do succulent planting! For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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How to Backyard Compost April 22 | 6 PM Go green in your backyard as compost guru, Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living, shares her knowledge from her eight years of composting experience. Topics will include the compost process from start to finish, compost bin options, acceptable materials, and troubleshooting. Participants can take home a sample of premium compost! Registration is not required. |
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Tween STEAM April 25 | 4 PM Discover a different STEAM activity each month. We will discuss the activity and have hands-on experiment time. This month we will explore candy DNA. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. |
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1,000 Books Graduation Dance Party April 26 | 10 AM You are invited to a celebration of your little one’s milestones! Feel free to dress in your best and stop by for a baby-friendly dance party and graduation celebration for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participants! If you aren’t already a part of the 1,000 Books program, you can sign-up at the event or at the library anytime. For kids 0-5 years old and their families. Registration is requested. |
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Laser Tag and Game Night April 27 | 6 PM Join us for an unforgettable night of friendly competition as we take over the library with a fun game of Laser Tag! Experience the thrill of a high-energy game at this after-hours event hosted by Lazer Alley. Team up with friends or make new ones in a battle for the top spot and relax with board games and Mario Kart in between bouts! This After-Hours event is for adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Bricks & Beads April 30 | 2 PM 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. |
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Mindful Teen April 30 | 2 PM Join the Dallas County Health Department as they share tips on how to be more mindful, reduce stress, and focus on mental well-being. Snacks will be provided as well! For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Elementary Maker Packs May 1 A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month, kids will make paper claw grabbers. For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall. Registration is required. |
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Teen Maker Packs May 1 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 make DIY Stress Relief Squishies. For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall. Registration is required. |
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A fun take home project to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most necessary supplies. Connect with your inner artist in our Tiny Art Show! The May adult maker pack contains supplies to complete a tiny art painting. Your artwork cannot be larger than 4”x4” and must be able to hang on one of our gallery hooks. To be included in the art show, you must turn in your art by July 22. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Afternoon Book Club May 1 | 2:30 PM Meet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July) 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 Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Snacks & Facts May 2 | 11:30 AM 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. This month, dive into Iowa’s WWII history with Michael Vogt of the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. For adults, ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Advisory Board May 5 | 3:30 PM |
Students on the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) develop leadership skills and meet weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for volunteer opportunities, give input regarding the teen area of the Library, and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. Silver Cord hours may be earned for these meetings if students participate in that program. For students in grades 7-12. Contact the Library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. |
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Summer Volunteen Training May 5 | 6 PM The Waukee Public Library needs volunteers during June and July to help with summer programs! After attending a training session students will receive a link to sign up for times to volunteer. Training for volunteering with the Summer Reading Challenge will take 30 minutes. Optionally, stay another 30 minutes for additional training to become a Thursday afternoon reading buddy. Reading buddies will be paired to read together with elementary students. For students entering grades 7-12 in the fall. Application completion is required. Please email completed application to rpenning@waukee.org. |
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Stories in the Park May 6 | 10 AM Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required. |
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Storytime Online May 7 Enjoy a new video with themed book readings, a song, and a suggested activity to do at home. Posted to the website and YouTube on the first Wednesday of each month. For kids of all ages. |
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Senior Tech Class: Digital Decluttering - Phones May 8 | 10 AM In this class, we'll cover the basics of organizing your digital life. We'll discuss how to understand your phone's memory space and how to see how much space you're using. We'll also discuss what types of files take up the most space, how to use external storage devices and cloud storage, and how to use Apple's suggestions for clearing space. Finally, we'll discuss how to organize your photos using the Photos app. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested and opens on April 17. |
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Flower Crafts May 10 | 10 AM Come and make a craft that is suited for everyone! We will all start with the same supplies and idea, but everyone’s creations will be unique. This month, we will be making flower crafts. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Sensory Spaces May 10 | 3 PM During this hour, enjoy designated quiet browsing and inclusive programming for individuals with special sensory needs and their families or caregivers. There will be a dimmed calm room, natural lighting, computer availability, and access to library materials. This month, supplies for making flower crafts will be available. For all ages. Registration is requested and opens on April 19. |
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