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Upcoming Closure The Waukee Public Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
While our building takes a break, our online library is always open! Explore eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, research tools, and more available 24/7 at waukeepubliclibrary.org. |
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Flower Power! Does this little winter heatwave have you thinking about spring? Well we are! Support the Library and plan your garden by purchasing plants from the Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation's annual Flower Power Fundraiser. 50% of every order supports the Library. Orders accepted through May 15, 2026. The Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation (WPLFF) supports the Library by purchasing items that are outside of the Library's regular operating budget, like our new outreach van! If you are an adult who enjoys fundraising, read more about joining the WPLFF here. |
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Three Reasons to Read Digital Magazines Flipster puts hundreds of digital magazines at your fingertips, offering inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether you want to stay informed, explore new hobbies, or enjoy immersive content, here are four reasons to start reading today: - Legitimate Source of News and World Events: Globally recognized magazines provide relevant and trusted content. Stay informed on world events, business trends, and science with publications like Bloomberg Businessweek, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, and National Geographic.
- Take Up a New Hobby or Learn a New Skill: Pick up a new hobby or improve your skills in activities such as cooking, decorating, gardening, photography, music, and more.
- Interactive and Engaging Content: Digital magazines include videos, images, audio, and animations to supplement the feature stories, making every read immersive and visually rich.
Start exploring Flipster for free today with your Waukee Public Library card! |
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Babytime Mondays in Feb. (Except Feb. 16) | 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 Feb. (Except Feb.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 required. |
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Teen Read and Feed Feb. 9 | 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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Pajama Storytime Mondays in Feb. (Except Feb. 16) | 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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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in Feb. | 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 Feb. 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 Domino Challenge. Test your creativity and patience in this hands-on domino challenge! Build intricate domino runs and compete to see whose creation stands out (or falls down) in the most epic way. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. |
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Early Out Bricks and Beads Feb. 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: Sports! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Dallas County Conservation Feb. 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: Introduction to Smartphones (iPhones) Feb. 12 | 10 AM This class serves as a broad introduction to setting up and getting started on a new smartphone. Topics include: the anatomy of an iPhone, navigating the Home Screen, Contacts, Messages, Camera as well as how your phone uses data. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. |
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Afternoon Book Club Feb. 12 | 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 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 Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. For adults ages 18+. Registration is not required. |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Feb. 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 "A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac" by Aaron Hwang. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. |
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Crafty Saturdays Feb. 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 celebrate Valentine’s Day with handmade watercolor cards! Participants will explore blending techniques and create heartfelt designs to share with friends and loved ones. For all ages. Registration is not required. |
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Teen Super SundayFeb. 15 | 1:30 PM Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will make Chinese New Year Lantern Crafts. Celebrate Chinese New Year by designing and crafting traditional paper lanterns. Teens will explore cultural symbolism and express their creativity while learning about this vibrant holiday. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested.
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Jigsaw Showdown Feb. 17 | 5:30 PM Gather a team of up to four and put your skills to the test in this high-speed puzzle competition! Each group will tackle the same 500-piece puzzle, racing against the clock and each other to be the first to finish. Bragging rights are up for grabs. Do you have what it takes to claim victory? For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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0-5 Playtime Feb. 20 | 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 Feb. 20 | 3:30 PM Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create a Jumbo Friendship Bracelet. Go big with your bracelet game! Tweens will learn how to make colorful jumbo-sized friendship bracelet garlands that are so fun to see up on your wall. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. |
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Songs and Stories Feb. 21 | 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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Bird Watching Basics Feb. 21 | 10 AM Are you looking for a new and exciting way to connect with Nature? Come learn the basics of identifying birds. Dallas County Conservation Naturalist Mike Havlik will help take the mystery out of backyard birds. Birds are pretty, usually abundant, and you never know when you might see something unexpected. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Cookies and CultureALL Feb. 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 beauty across cultures with Chesna Closs. All ages welcome. Registration is requested. |
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Teen Maker Monday Feb. 23 | 6 PM Come and enjoy a different activity each month for teens! This month we will do Cake Decorating. Learn the basics of cake decorating in this hands-on workshop. Teens will practice frosting techniques, piping, and adding creative toppings to design their own mini cake masterpieces. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Using preserved moss, we’ll create touchable framed art that is beautiful to display. No gardening skills required. Relax and explore this organic artform. For adults ages 18+. Registration is required. |
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Teen Early Out Feb. 25 | 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 Games & Hang Out. The second early out each month will be for games, coloring, or just hanging out. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. |
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Elementary Early Out STEAM Feb. 25 | 2:30 PM Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, we'll experiment with glow-in-the-dark materials. For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. |
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Elementary Maker Packs Mar. 1 | Library Hours 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 a mini-box sailboat. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. |
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Teen Maker Packs Mar. 1 | Library Hours 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 Diamond Art Stickers. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. |
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Adult Maker Packs Mar. 1 | Library Hours 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 candles. For adults ages 18+ only. Limit 1 per household. Registration is 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 required. |
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Toddler Time Tuesdays in Mar. | 9:15 AM & 10 AM Wednesdays in Mar. | 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 Mar. | 10 AM Wednesdays in Mar. | 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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