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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 LaneBeginning March 4, Warrior Lane will be 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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New Titles in Dial-a-Story!Call the Dial-a-Story phone line at (515) 981-7800 any time to hear a selection of books and songs prerecorded by Library staff. Enjoy fun stories of spring celebrations!
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On Exhibit: A Splash of Color
Brooke Peterson strives to find interesting ways to use palette knives and utilize everyday household items to add various textures to my paintings. I find this a fun creative way to layer and add interesting depth to my subject matter. I put on some good music and let my mind wonder a bit without the pressure of being so concise with my brush strokes. The colors are bright and fun and meant to provoke feelings of joy and happiness. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, and Sunday 12-4 PM (Labor Day through Memorial Day). If the meeting room is in use, the gallery will be closed to the public. Want to visit at a certain time? Call the Library at (515) 978-7944 to check availability. |
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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. (Except Mar. 16) | 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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Teen Early Out Mar. 11 | 1:30 PM Join us the first early out of each month for a structured activity and snacks. This month our first early out will be Kindness Rock Painting. Spread positivity through art by painting uplifting messages and designs on rocks. Once finished, place them around your community to brighten someone’s day. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. |
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Early Out Bricks and Beads Mar. 11 | 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: Disney! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Dallas County Conservation Mar. 12 | 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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Senior Tech Class: Smartphone Notifications Mar. 12 | 10 AM Do dings from your smartphone drive you to distraction? Do you receive so many notifications about trivial things that you miss important alerts? In this class we will cover options for taking control of which notifications you see and when you receive notifications, understanding Focus/Do Not Disturb mode, notification terminology, as well as a tutorial on how to set notification preferences. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Mar. 12 | 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 "What's Inside a Caterpillar's Cocoon?" by Rachel Ignotofsky. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Mar. 13 | 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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Adult Laser Tag: After Hours Mar. 13 | 6:30 PM Join us for an unforgettable night of friendly competition as we take over the library with a fun game of Laser Tag! Experience the thrill of a high-energy game at this after-hours event arranged by Lazer Alley. This After-Hours event is for adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Crafty Saturdays Mar. 14 | 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 unleash your inner artist on a small scale with mini canvas painting! This art session invites all ages to experiment with color and creativity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. For all ages. 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 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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Teen Advisory Board Mondays in Mar. (Except Mar. 16) | 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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Seed Exchange Mar. 17 | 6 PM Do you want to refresh your seed inventory? Bring seeds to share with other gardeners. Veggie, herb, and flower seeds are welcome. For people interested in native plants, there will be free native prairie seed packets and an expert on-site to answer your natural garden questions! For adults ages 18+. |
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| Caturday with Whiskers TNR Mar. 21 | 10 AM Visit with adoptable cats and kittens at the Library! Whether you’re looking for the newest member of the family or just need some kitty snuggles, drop in to meet our friends from Whiskers TNR. Adoptions on-site are not available, but Whiskers TNR volunteers will answer your questions about adoptions and the Trap-Neuter-Return program. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Cookies and CultureAll Mar. 22 | 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 Chinese characters and calligraphy with Phoebe Liang. All ages welcome. Registration is requested. |
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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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