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Join Our Winter Bingo Challenge! Winter fun has begun! From now through January 31, make the most of the season with our Winter Bingo Challenge. Sign up anytime online at waukeelibrary.beanstack.org/winter or in person at the Library. Complete five activities in a row to get a Bingo and earn a microwave popcorn prize (while supplies last) plus entry into our Grand Prize Drawing. Up for a bigger challenge? Complete all 25 activities for a Winter Challenge Blackout and receive a reusable hand warmer (while supplies last) along with a second Grand Prize entry. Bundle up, join the fun, and make this winter one to remember! |
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Plan Ahead for November Library Closures
Please plan ahead for the Waukee Public Library’s upcoming November schedule changes: 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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Holiday Lights Recycling This holiday season, the Waukee Public Library has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to make it easy to recycle old or broken holiday lights. From November 10 - January 30, residents can drop off lights in the collection box located at the entrance of the Library. All lights will be safely recycled at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. We accept LED, classic, plastic, and glass bulbs, as well as net, icicle, and battery-powered lights. Please keep lights loose when placing them in the collection box. Let’s keep our holidays bright and our community green! |
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Spark Learning in Minutes a Day
Busy parents, meet your new favorite tool for storytime! The Library’s TumbleBooks platform offers interactive, animated storybooks that transform even a few minutes of reading into an engaging and educational experience. Whether it’s a bedtime story, a quick afternoon break, or a weekend read, TumbleBooks fits seamlessly into your routine while supporting early literacy, emotional intelligence, and social skills. It’s more than screen time. It’s connection, growth, and curiosity in action. Explore TumbleBooks today!
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New Battery Drop-Off Location at the Library The Waukee Public Library now offers a safe and convenient way to dispose of batteries and small rechargeable electronics. Residents can drop off items for free using our new battery drop-off container. How to Use: - Place each battery in a provided bag at the drop-off container.
- Insert the bagged battery into the labeled slot. That’s it!
Accepted Items: - Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and button batteries)
- Batteries from power tools
- Laptops, tablets, cell phones, and other small rechargeable electronics
For larger batteries or bulk electronics, visit Metro Waste Authority’s website for safe disposal options: www.WhereItShouldGo.com/Batteries. Thank you for helping keep Waukee safe and sustainable! |
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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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Teen Maker Mondays Nov. 24 | 6 PM Come and enjoy a different activity each month for teens! This month we will make string art. Turn simple string and nails into stunning works of art! Learn how to create eye-catching designs by wrapping colorful thread around a wood board template. For students in grades 6-12. 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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Elementary Marker Packs Dec. 1 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 ferris wheels out of straws. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. |
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Teen Marker Packs Dec. 1 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 make light up cards. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Adult Marker Packs Dec. 1 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 make penguin engravings. For adults ages 18+ only. Registration is required. |
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Babytime Mondays in Dec. 1-8 | 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 Dec. 1-15 | 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 Dec. 1-8 | 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 Dec. 2 and 9 | 9:15 AM & 10 AM Wednesdays in Dec. 3 and 10 | 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 is required. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Dec. 2 and 9 | 10 AM & 1:30 PM Wednesdays in Dec. 3 and 10 | 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. 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 Dec. 3 | 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 Karaoke & Sing-Along. Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage star, this is your moment to shine! Belt out your favorite tunes, sing along with friends, or just cheer on the performers. It’s a judgment-free zone full of music, laughter, and good vibes. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. |
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Early Out Bricks and Beads Dec. 3 | 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: Star Wars! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Dallas County Conservation Dec. 4 | 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 Dec. 4 | 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 James by Percival Everett. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Kids Craft Gifts Friday Dec. 5 | 4 PM Saturday Dec. 6 | 9:30 AM & 11 AM & 2 PM Get in the gift-giving spirit! Kids are invited to use their creativity to complete two craft activities. A gift-wrapping station will be available if they want to package their creations to give to someone special. A grown-up should plan to stay with children during this event. For kids ages 6-11. Registration is required. |
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No one hands you a manual for managing money, but it’s never too late to learn. Join Trust Bridge’s financial experts for a practical workshop that covers budgeting, credit scores, debt management, and more. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Senior Tech Class: Accessibility for iPhones Dec. 11 | 10 AM Looking to adapt your phone to your needs? Learn about the accessibility features as they relate to vision, hearing, unsteady hands and memory. Topics include: Display and Text Size, Touch Accommodations, Spoken Content, Live Captions, Guided Access and more. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Dec. 11 | 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 books are "Cat Chat" and "Puppy Talk." For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Dec. 12 | 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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Crafty Saturdays Dec. 13 | 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 calligraphy cards. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Super Sunday Dec. 14 | 1:30 PM Frost, sprinkle, and show off your skills in our cookie decorating showdown. Compete in a fun and friendly cookie decorating contest with prizes and plenty of delicious fun. After you enjoy your own sweet treat, make a baked goods in a jar kit to take home. A gift-wrapping station will be available if you want to package your creation as a gift for someone special. For students in grades 6-12. Registration required. |
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Tween Craft Gifts Dec. 15 | 6 PM Get in the gift-giving spirit! Tweens are invited to make their own baked goods in a jar kit. A gift-wrapping station will be available if you want to package your gift to give to someone special. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required and opens on Nov. 24. |
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DIY Bath & Body Gifts Dec. 16 | 6 PM |
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Teen Early Out Games Dec. 17 | 1:30 PM |
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Elementary Early Out STEAM Dec. 17 | 2:30 PM |
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