Kiki has a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Denver with a focus on public libraries. She joined the Waukee Public Library in 2024 and previously worked with kids and teens in libraries in North Dakota. Kiki loves reading fantasy books, crafting, and hanging out with her cat.

Miss Eliza has a Master of Library and Information Science degree with a focus on children’s literature. She joined the Waukee Public Library in 2019, and she previously worked at the Amherst Public Library (MA), and in a variety of museums doing educational programming for kids. Miss Eliza loves Science Comics, skateboarding, Star Wars, kiddie yoga, and any opportunity to wear a costume.

Miss Melanie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa. She most recently spent several years as a stay at home mom raising three daughters, volunteering at school, church, and as a Girl Scout leader. Visiting the library and participating in the in children’s programs was a regular activity for Melanie and her daughters over the years. She joined our team in 2022, and she is thrilled to be a part of your child’s literacy journey.

Miss Robin has a degree in biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked as a Naturalist early in her career. She taught Preschool for over 20 years, assisted in elementary school libraries, and became the Youth Services Librarian at Tri-Township Public Library, IL for 12 years. She “retired” for a few years to spend time with family and now has 7 grandchildren in Chicago, Colorado, and Waukee. Robin came out of retirement and joined the Waukee Public Library in August of 2023. She is thrilled and excited have fun with families through books, songs, movement, and learning.