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Library Card Sign-Up Month Did you know that September is Library Card Sign Up Month? We are celebrating here at Waukee Public Library with some giveaways! Stop in the library for some free earbuds or keychains while supplies last. |
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Homework Help Are you looking to get a jumpstart on schoolwork and learning this year? Try Brainfuse HelpNow for tutoring, collaboration, and study tools on your computer or mobile device. Live homework help for grades K-12 is available from 2pm-11pm daily with professional tutors.
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Language Learning Explore a new language or brush up on your skills with Pronunciator. This resource has tutorials for over 80 languages. Courses are available for English speakers or for native speakers of 50 other languages. Learn on a desktop or access Pronunciator from your mobile device.
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Teen Snacks and Crafts September 16 | 6 PM Snacks and craft materials will be provided. You supply the creativity! Get crafty with a different project each month. This month, we will make DIY locker decorations. |
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Pajama Storytime September 16 | 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 not required. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in September | 1:30 PM Wednesdays in September | 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 required.
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Elementary Early Out S.T.E.A.M. September 18 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities with a different theme each month. This session, learn about teeth!
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Cookies and CultureALL September 22 | 2 PM Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures! A different cultural ambassador will give a presentation each month. Cookies will be served. This month learn about the foundations of break dance. All ages welcome. Registration requested.
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Babytime Mondays in October | 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 required.
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Toddler Time Wednesdays in October | 9:15 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 required.
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in October | 10 AM, 1:30 PM Wednesdays in October | 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 required.
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Elementary Maker Packs October 1-7 |
A fun take-home project with a different activity each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to take home and make. This month kids will make articulated paper hands. For kids in grades K-5. Available for pick up October 1-7. |
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Join us the first early out of each month for games, snacks and crafts. Each month a structured activity will be provided, but students may also play games, color or just hang out. This month, we will offer friendship bracelets.
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Stories and Stretches October 5 | 10 AM |
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Ready, set, stretch! Get moving with fun stories and yoga stretches for families. Arrive prepared to move in comfortable clothes. Please bring your own yoga mats or towels. For kids 4 years old-grade 5 and their caregivers. Registration required.
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Iowa's Most Haunted Locations October 5 | 2 PM |
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This talk by paranormal researcher Chad Lewis will take you on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in Iowa! The wandering ghosts in the North Woods and a haunted B&B in Dubuque are just the tip of the iceberg. From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard, no place in Iowa is without its own hauntings. Registration required.
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Sensory Spaces October 5 | 3 PM |
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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, sensory stations and access to library materials. For all ages. Registration requested.
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Herbal Lotions and Potions October 6 | 1 PM |
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Natural and nourishing plant-based oils, butters, waxes, and essential oils will take center stage in formulating herbal lotions and potions with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co. This class will delve into the art and science of creating unique lotion products from scratch. Attendees will create and take home a moisturizing herbal body lotion and a solid herbal lotion bar. Registration required.
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Tween Time October 7 | 6 PM |
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Come and enjoy a different activity each month just for tweens! This month, we will make spooky slime.
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Family & Friends Game Night October 8 | 4:30 PM |
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Join us for all-ages games! The Dealt Hand will bring an assortment of 200+ card and board games for all levels of knowledge and experience. The Dealt Hand will help you select a game, set up, and most importantly, show you how to play. Drop in for a single game or stay and play for the entire three hours — whatever suits you! Refreshments will be provided while supplies last. For adults and kids 5+ years old. Registration requested.
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Fire Safety Story Time October 11 | 10 AM |
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Join us for a visit from the Waukee Fire Department! Enjoy songs and a story and learn all about fire safety. Meet a firefighter, and (if it isn’t needed on a call) see a fire truck!
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Pride Party October 12 | 10 AM |
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Teen Super Sunday October 13 | 1:30 PM |
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Bring 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 light up wands. For students in grades 6-12. Registration required and opens September 22.
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