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Join us this Summer! It isn’t too late to join in the summer adventure at the Waukee Public Library with events, programs, and more for all ages. Visit our website to register online through Beanstack or stop at the Summer Challenge Room to pick up a paper reading log! There's prizes and ways to win for everyone. Happy adventuring!
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Looking for New Reads? Our checkouts can max out during the summer, so if you can't find what you'd like but want something similar, try our Book Bundle service! If you have a kiddo who has very specific interests, let the librarians pick out some books for them to try. No matter your age, our Book Bundle service can help you!
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Closed for Independence Day We are closed on Thursday July 4! The Library will reopen on Friday at 9 AM. You can still access online resources and place holds through the app or website.
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Mondays in July | 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. 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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Mondays in July | 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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Tuesdays in July | 11 AM Wednesdays in July | 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 required.
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Tuesdays in July | 11 AM, 1:30 PM 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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Storytime at Home Activity Pack Saturday, July 6 Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Packs will be available on Saturday mornings each week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision. Registration not required.
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Saturday, July 6 | 10 AM 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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Closed Sundays Sunday, July 7 | All day It's summertime and that means we're closed on Sundays through Labor Day! We'll reopen on Monday at 9 AM.
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Tuesday, July 9 | 4:30-7:30 PM The Dealt Hand will bring an assortment of 200+ card and board games for all levels of knowledge and experience. They'll help you select a game, set up, and show you how to play. For adults and kids 5+ years old. Registration requested.
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Wednesday, July 10 | 2:30 PM Explore some of your favorite fictional worlds with a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This session, enjoy the fictional world of Harry Potter. For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall. July sessions are a repeat of the June sessions. Registration required.
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Thursday, July 11 | 10 AM Feeling adventurous? In this class we'll focus on using your smartphone as a tool to explore your community. We will cover searching with your web browser, using maps to navigate, as well as taking and editing photos that capture your adventures.
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Thursday, July 11 | 4:30 PM Explore a fascinating true story followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don't need to read the book in advance. This month's book is, "Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Steam of Inventions." For kids entering grades 3-5 in the fall. Registration required.
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Saturday, July 13 | 1 PM Have you been on one of the Waukee Parks & Rec's Forest Bathing walks? Wondering what Shinrin Yoku is? Learn about forest therapy with Certified Nature + Forest Therapy Guide Brandy Case Haub of Intertwined Iowa. She'll share photos and stories of her recent trip to Japan, answer questions, and you can try Japanese tea and snacks. This is an Adult event. Registration required.
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Wednesday, July 17 | 2:30 PM Explore some of your favorite fictional worlds with a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This session, enjoy the fictional world of Marvel Heroes. For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall. July sessions are a repeat of the June sessions. Registration required.
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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, and access to library materials. There will be sensory stations and therapy animals available, too. For all ages. Registration requested.
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Take a color run to the next level and challenge your friends to color tag! Participants should wear a white shirt that will become colorful by the end of the event, or any clothing you don’t mind getting stained with colors. If you’re sensitive to dust, you may wish to wear a face mask during this event. Masks will be available. In the case of inclement weather, alternative indoor games will be played inside the Library. For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall. Registration required.
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Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30 PM Explore some of your favorite fictional worlds with a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This session, enjoy the fictional world of Wings of Fire. For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall. Adult caregivers are requested to stay in the program room throughout the hour-long program. |
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Get creative with our monthly Adult Craft Club! Join us the fourth Thursday of each month this summer for a different craft project. No crafting experience or artistic talent needed — just come ready to learn and have some crafty fun! This month, we’ll make beach treasure art pieces. You’ll arrange seashells, sea glass, stones, and tumbled ceramic pieces in a geometric shape of your choice to be displayed in a shadow box. Have some beach treasures of your own from a trip? Bring them along to incorporate into your piece and turn your beach memories into art! Registration required and opens July 5.
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Saturday, July 27 | 10 AM Prepare your ears for a family-friendly musical adventure! Explore the world of jazz as you listen and learn with local musicians from The Thankful Band. For all ages. Registration required and opens July 6.
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