Events

Fall back in time with giant beasts from the past. Dig for dinosaur bones, test your prehistoric knowledge, and escape a volcanic eruption. Open to all ages during regular library hours. Registration is not required.

Introverts, it’s time to unite! Separately. In your own homes.

If you’ve been wanting to join a book club but are not sure you’re up for the time commitment or the people-ing—this is the book club for you. Each month there’s a new book selectio...

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Summer reading and programs are fun for all ages. Read, log your reading, and win prizes! This year's theme is Read Through Time. Stop in the library to get a paper log, or use the free Beanstack app or website to log digitally. Click here to read...

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The Afternoon Book Club meets at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month in the Coal Mine Meeting Room for a discussion of each month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk, while supplies last....

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"Beauties of Iowa" - Susan Partain

June 2 - 29, 2023

Exhibition Description:

This selection of Susan Partain's art reflects her enjoyment of Iowa. Susan says, "It's amazing to me the great variety of flowers. trees, terrain, and yes, even ...

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Fall back in time with giant beasts from the past. Dig for dinosaur bones, test your prehistoric knowledge, and escape a volcanic eruption. Open today from 9 AM to noon. Registration is not required.

Snacks & Facts

No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts series! We’ll have a speaker every first Friday of the month at the Waukee Community Center (675 Walnut St). Come ready to learn and we’ll provide the snack...

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The library’s book bike will pop-up in Centennial Park with free popsicles and everything you need to kick off summer reading. While supplies last. No registration required.

Need some help getting started on your piece for the Tiny Art Show? Just starting out with acrylic painting? In this class with artist Amanda Arthur-Struss, will teach you the basics of acrylic painting. The color wheel, paint mixing, brush types,...

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Explore LGBTQ world history in this illuminating live Zoom talk by History UnErased!  We’ll travel around the globe and through time, from Ancient Greece and Pre-Colonial Hawaii to 19th century Africa and 20th century Germany, to learn more about ...

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