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Plan Ahead for November Library Closures
Please plan ahead for the Waukee Public Library’s upcoming November schedule changes: Tuesday, November 11 – Closed for Veterans Day Wednesday, November 26 – Closing early at 3 PM Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 – Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 29. |
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Last Chance to Grab Your Shirt!
The Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation’s popular “Read, Return, Repeat” T-shirts are available only through November 10. 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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New Adventure Pass Destination: Blue Zoo Aquarium! The Iowa Adventure Pass gives Waukee Public Library residents the chance to explore museums, gardens, zoos, and other destinations across the state for free with a library card. We’re excited to announce that Blue Zoo Aquarium in West Des Moines has been added to the lineup. Highlights include: - Touch tanks with hands-on sea life experiences
- Feeding opportunities with marine animals
- A play area designed for kids to learn and explore
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Flip Through Your Favorite Magazines for Free!
Did you know your Waukee Public Library card gives you free access to Flipster, our digital magazine service? Browse popular titles like TIME, Wired, Allrecipes, Consumer Reports, and Good Housekeeping—plus many more! From parenting tips and cooking inspiration to career advice and lifestyle reads, there’s something for everyone in the family. Read anytime, anywhere—on your phone, tablet, or computer—and enjoy top magazines without ever leaving home. |
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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. 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. | 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Dallas County Conservation Nov. 6 | 10 AM Join Miss Erica from Dallas County Conservation for stories and activities to learn more about animals. For kids ages 3+ years and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Senior Tech Class: Picture This Nov. 13 | 10 AM We’re taking more photos than ever. With just a tap, we capture memories, moments, and everything in between. But what happens next? Too often, those photos stay trapped on our phones or hard drives, never getting the spotlight they deserve. Picture This is all about turning your favorite digital photos into something you can touch, share, and enjoy — from creative prints and scrapbooks to mugs, magnets, and meaningful gifts. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Book Wreaths Nov. 15 | 10 AM Give old pages new life! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll transform recycled book pages into beautiful paper wreaths. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Cookies and CultureALL Nov. 16 | 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 Urdu: the language of Caravan, presented by Mona Majeed. All ages welcome. Registration is requested. |
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Teen Read and Feed Nov. 17 | 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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Games of Deception Nov. 18 | 5:30 PM Do you enjoy social games but need a group to play with? Join us for games of bluffing, scheming, and spotting the traitor, such as One Night Werewolf, Codenames, and The Resistance. Bring a friend or come solo… if you dare. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Teen Early Out Games Nov. 19 | 1:30 PM Join us the second early out each month will be for board and video games, coloring, or just hanging out. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is required. |
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Elementary Early Out STEAM Nov. 19 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, explore activities about sports! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Nov. 21 | 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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Tween Crafts Nov. 21 | 3:30 PM Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create beaded plants. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. |
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Songs and Stories Nov. 22 | 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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