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We’re Hiring: Public Services Assistant 2 (Part-Time)
The Waukee Public Library is looking for a friendly, service-oriented team member to assist patrons with materials, technology, and circulation tasks, help maintain displays and public spaces, and provide excellent customer service. This part-time role pays $18.63/hour. Apply by October 20 at:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/waukee
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Upskill for Free with LinkedIn Learning
Career growth is no longer optional—it’s expected. With your Waukee Public Library card, you get free access to LinkedIn Learning, an online platform with thousands of expert-led courses in project management, coding, leadership, communication, and more. Learn at your own pace, earn certificates to showcase on your LinkedIn profile, and access the same content trusted by Fortune 500 companies all at no cost.
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Have You Grabbed Your Shirt Yet?
The Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation’s popular “Read, Return, Repeat” T-shirts are available to order now through November 10. Shirts will ship out after November 10, making them a perfect gift for the book lovers in your life—or a cozy addition to your own collection.Every purchase supports the Waukee Public Library through the Friends Foundation, funding programs, materials, and resources that enrich our community. Get yours today: waukeelibrary.itemorder.com. |
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Babytime Mondays in Oct. | 9:15 & 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 Oct. | 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. Contact the Library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. Registration is required. |
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Pajama Storytime Mondays in Oct. | 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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Toddler Time Tuesdays in Oct. | 9:15 AM (Oct. 7-28) Wednesdays in Oct. | 9:15 & 10 AM (Oct. 8-29) 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 is required. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Oct. | 10 AM and 1:30 PM (Oct. 7-28) Wednesdays in Oct. | 10 AM (Oct. 8-29) 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. 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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Fire Safety Storytime Oct. 17 | 10 AM 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! Registration is required. |
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Tween Crafts Oct. 17 | 3:30 PM Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create Cheesecloth Ghosts. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. |
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Pride Party Oct. 18 | 10 AM Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a party at the library! We will play games, have rainbow snacks, and make crafts. All activities will be led by Library staff. Registration is required. |
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Cookies and CultureALL Oct. 19 | 2 PM Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures! A different cultural ambassador will present each month. Cookies will be served. This month learn about Native American Stories presented by Eugene Fracek. All ages welcome. Registration is requested. |
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Teen Read and Feed Oct. 20 | 6 PM Bring your current read, a favorite book, or one you just have to talk about to this roundtable book discussion. This is a chill space to hang out, eat dinner, and swap book recs with other teens. No required book reading—just bring whatever you're into and come ready to talk, or just listen and eat, that’s cool too! Free dinner is included, but you are welcome to bring your own food if you have special dietary restrictions. For students in grades 6-12. Registration required. |
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Teen Early Out Games Oct. 22 | 1:30 PM Join us the second early out each month for board and video games, coloring, or just hanging out. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. |
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Elementary Early Out STEAM Oct. 22 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, explore activities about pirates! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Oct. 24 | 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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History of Axe Murder Oct. 24 | 4:30 PM Author Rachel McCarthey James has literally written the book on axe murder—and she’s here to share the sharpest stories from a half-million years of history! True crime fans and history buffs alike will enjoy this witty look at one of humanity’s oldest (and darkest) obsessions. The author will have her books available for purchase at the event. Registration is required. |
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Songs and Stories Oct. 25 | 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 Maker Monday Oct. 27 | 6 PM Come and enjoy a different activity each month for teens! This month we will make stained glass votive holders. Light up your autumn nights. Create your own “stained glass” votive holders using vibrant tissue paper and glass containers. Perfect for adding a cozy, colorful glow to your fall decor. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Monster Mash Oct. 27 | 10 AM and 2 PM Join us for some (slightly) spooky fun at a monster-themed party. We'll have simple crafts, games, and a mini dance party! Feel free to wear a costume. Registration is required. |
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Dead Right: Horror Trivia Oct. 28 | 6 PM If you like scary movies, gather your bravest friends and test your horror knowledge! This trivia night is packed with creepy questions pulled from books and movies alike. Answer carefully. The next question could be your last. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Elementary Maker Packs Nov. 1 | 9 AM 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 paper parachutes. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. |
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Teen Maker Packs Nov. 1 | 9 AM 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 decorate journals. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Adult Maker Packs Nov. 1 | 9 AM 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 paint by number. For adults ages 18+ only. Registration is required. |
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Babywearing Dance Party Nov. 1 | 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. |
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Leaf Mosaic Art Nov. 2 | 1 PM Use found materials from nature to create one-of-a-kind art. Whether you create a landscape, a mosaic pattern, or even a self-portrait, you'll enjoy exploring the variety of fall colors and textures in this sensory process art project. Registration not required. |
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Babytime Mondays in Nov. | 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 and opens Oct. 13. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions. |
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Teen Advisory Board Mondays in Nov. | 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. Contact the Library and ask for Ryan if you have any questions. Registration is required. |
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Pajama Storytime Mondays in Nov. | 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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Toddler Time Tuesdays in Nov. | 9:15 AM and 10 AM (Except Nov. 11 and Nov. 25) Wednesdays in Nov. | 9:15 & 10 AM (Except Nov. 26) 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 is required and opens on Oct. 13. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Nov. | 10 AM and 1:30 PM (Except Nov. 11 and Nov. 25) Wednesdays in Nov. | 10 AM (Except Nov. 26) 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. 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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Teen Early Out Nov. 5 | 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 Resin Art Keychains. Create dazzling, personalized keychains with resin. Choose colors, glitters, charms, and shapes to make a one-of-a-kind accessory that’s all yours. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested and opens on Oct. 15. |
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Early Out Bricks and Beads Nov. 5 | 2:30 PM Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: superheroes! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required and opens on Oct. 15. |
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Dallas County Conservation Nov. 6 | 10 AM |
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Afternoon Book Club Nov. 6 | 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 When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Nov. 6 | 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 "History of Football." For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required and opens on Oct. 16. |
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Snacks & Facts: Tea Parties Past & Present Nov. 7 | 11:30 AM Living History Farms presents a peek into the past! Learn where tea comes from, how it became a popular beverage, and how the manners of serving tea developed. Discover how Victorian England and the United States felt about tea party menus and manners, and how tea became a fixture in Iowa’s culture. Stick around afterward for Waukee Parks & Recreation’s bingo at 1 PM for $1 per play. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Crafty Saturdays Nov. 8 | 10 AM Come 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 we will be making Wicked wands. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Super Sunday Nov. 9 | 1:30 PM Carry your creativity with you. Design a beautiful watercolor-style tote bag using special fabric paints and simple techniques. No art experience needed, just bring your imagination. For students in grades 6-12. Registration required and opens on Oct. 19. |
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