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Helping Hands Food Drive Share the love with our annual food drive! The Library and the City of Waukee will be collecting non-perishable food donations for WayPoint Resources during the month of March. Visit the WayPoint Resources website to view a list of most needed donations. |
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Road Construction On Warrior LaneWarrior Lane is closed from SE University Avenue to the entrance of Centennial Park. This closure is expected to last for several months. Click here to read full information about this project. Check your route to the Library. You may need to detour onto Ashworth Drive. Thank you for your patience with road construction season as our city grows!
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Library ClosedThe Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 for the Easter holiday, but our Online Library is always open! Use your library card to access online homework help, job resources, ebooks, instructional videos, and more.
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Babytime Mondays in Mar. | 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. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Teen Advisory Board Mondays in Mar. | 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. Registration is requested. |
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Pajama Storytime Mondays in Mar. | 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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0-5 Playtime Mar. 27 | 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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Songs and Stories Mar. 28 | 10 AM Enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and rhymes featuring props and opportunities for movement. Recommended for kids 0-5 years and their caregivers. Registration is not required. |
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Babytime Mondays in Mar. | 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. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Pajama Storytime Mondays | 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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Teen Advisory Board Mondays | 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. Registration is requested. |
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Prohibition & Iowa's Bootlegging LegacyJoin Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz for a history of prohibition in the 20th century. Ann takes you through the distant past, beginning with the murder of a pastor in Sioux City, the tarring of an official by the Iowa City Beer Mafia, the rumrunning of Iowa’s infamous rye whiskey in Templeton, and ending with the current exploits of today’s underground whiskey business. Attendees over 21 (with valid ID) can participate in a complimentary whiskey tasting. For adults ages 21+. ID must be presented at the door. Registration is required.
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Storytime OnlineIt's no joke! 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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Elementary Maker PacksA 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 do an experiment with rainbow candies. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required.
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Teen Maker PacksA 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 DIY Dog Collars. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required.
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Adult Maker PacksA 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 paracord pet collars. For adults ages 18+ only. Registration is required. Limit one per household.
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Teen Early Out BingoApr. 1 | 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! Play Bingo for books, snacks and other small prizes. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested.
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Elementary Early Out STEAMExplore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, we'll explore all things rocks and minerals with geology projects! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.
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Afternoon Book ClubMeet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month (except January and February) 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 Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required.
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Snacks & Facts: Cookbooks Against WarDr. Abby Dubisar of Iowa State University shares how cookbooks throughout history have gone beyond offering recipe advice—they’ve been a source of activism and identity. Dive into a deeper understanding of cookbooks and other “feminine” genres through this historical presentation. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. Stick around afterward for Waukee Parks & Recreation’s bingo at 1 PM for $1.10 per play.
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Babywearing Dance PartyBring 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. Recommended for infants 0-12 mo. and their caregivers. Families with older siblings are encouraged to attend Songs & Stories or Pajama Storytime. Registration is required.
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Babytime Mondays in Apr. | 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. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Toddler Time Tuesdays in Apr. | 9:15 AM & 10 AM Wednesdays in Apr. | 9:15 & 10 AM Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Apr. | 10 AM Wednesdays in Apr. | 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. Monthly registration is required. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Senior Tech Class: Making Smartphones Work for Loved Ones With Dementia Caring for someone with dementia often means walking the line between supporting their independence and protecting their safety. In this course, we’ll explore common challenges smartphones can create for people living with dementia, along with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep your loved one safe. Just as importantly, we’ll highlight ways smartphones can be used to foster connection, independence, and joy at different stages of dementia. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested.
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Non-Fiction Book ClubEach 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 "Pizza! A Slice of History" by Greg Pizzoli. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required.
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Touch a Truck StorytimeDo you have a little one who loves big trucks? Bring them to the Library to enjoy several truck themed songs and stories, followed by a chance to touch a few giant machines from Waukee Public Works. For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
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Crafty SaturdaysCome 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 brighten your day with beautiful tissue paper flowers! This craft is great for all ages and makes a fun decoration or gift. For all ages. Registration is not required.
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Teen Super Sundays: Self DefenseAttend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police Department will present information and training on a variety of topics which may include: anti-abduction strategies, dating safety, self-defense, social media safety, traffic and parking lot safety, violence prevention and human trafficking awareness. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested.
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