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Level Up with August BingoNow through August 23, kids, teens, and adults are invited to join our Level Up Bonus Bingo! Stop by the Library to pick up your bingo card, complete any row or pattern, and return it to the front desk to choose a prize from our magical Treasure Chest. It’s an easy and exciting way to add a little adventure to the end of your summer! |
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Library Closed for Labor Day
The Waukee Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will also be closed the morning of Thursday, September 19 for staff training and will reopen at 1:30 PM that day. While our building takes a break, our online library is always open! Explore eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, research tools, and more—available 24/7 at waukeepubliclibrary.org. |
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Explore the First Day—Near and Far! A Back-to-School BookFlix Duo
Get ready for the new school year with this month’s featured BookFlix pair: You're in: School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex and Schools Around the World. This engaging duo helps young readers explore both the excitement of a first day and the many ways kids learn around the globe. BookFlix pairs animated storybooks with nonfiction titles to build early literacy skills—and it's free with your library card! Start exploring at digital.scholastic.com. |
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Stories in the Park Aug. 12 | 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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Senior Technology Class: Setting Up Your Phone for Success Aug. 14 | 10 AM This hands-on class focuses on simple changes that personalize your phone to your needs and make it easier to use. We will focus on how things appear on your screen, quickly accessing key contacts, and functional features that will improve your smartphone experience. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Aug. 14 | 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 "At the Poles," by David Elliott. |
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Aug. 15 | 6:15 PM Bring a toy, (but not the one you need to fall asleep!) and wear your PJs for a special bedtime storytime. Afterward, you’ll go home, but your toy will stay at the Library! Come back Saturday morning to collect your toy, see what they did overnight, and enjoy donuts, fruit and juice. For kids of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Stories in the Park Aug. 19 | 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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Rummikub Round-up Aug. 20 | 10 AM Adults ages 18+ are invited to drop-in anytime between 10-11:30 AM to play a fun and friendly game of Rummikub! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all skill levels are welcome. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Advisory Board Aug. 25 | 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. Email our Teen Services Librarian, Ryan, at rpenning@waukee.org with any questions. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is not required. |
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Stories in the Park Aug. 26 | 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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Elementary Maker Packs Sept. 2 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 make pipe cleaner crystals. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 12. |
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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 worry stones. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 12. |
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Adult Maker Packs Sept. 2 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 mosaic photo frames. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 12. |
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Storytime Online Sept. 3 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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Afternoon Book Club Sept. 4 | 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 A Burning by Megha Majumdar. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Snacks & Facts: Estate and Legacy Planning Sept. 5 | 11:30 AM What does legacy mean to you? Trust Bridge Wealth Advisors will offer practical advice so you can plan confidently for the future. Learn how to organize key documents, update your will, and communicate your wishes with loved ones. We’ll discuss trusts, healthcare proxies, charitable giving, and more. For adults ages 18+. 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. Registration is not required. |
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Babywearing Dance Party Sept. 6 | 10 AM Bring your baby and get ready to groove! We’ll practice basic dance moves suitable for holding or wearing baby, then bop along to some upbeat tunes. The party will end with open playtime to encourage learning through movement with props like bubbles, parachutes and ribbon wands. For infants 0-12 mo. and their caregivers. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 16. |
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Tissue Paper Suncatchers Sept. 7 | 1 PM Create a colorful stained-glass style suncatcher. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is not required. |
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Tween Laser Tag Sept. 7 | 5 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 between bouts. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 17. |
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Teen Laser Tag Sept. 7 | 6:30 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 between bouts. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is required and opens on Aug. 17. |
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