Summer Challenge Begins

Summer Challenge Begins

Thursday, June 1, 2023 (All day)

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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Elementary Maker Packs

Elementary Maker Packs

Thursday, June 1, 2023 (All day)

Enjoy a fun project for youth entering grades K-5. This month explore quills and calligraphy. Registration required.

Packs may be picked up during regular library hours between June 1-7.

Any packs that are unclaimed by the end of the designated ...

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Teen Maker Packs

Teen Maker Packs

Thursday, June 1, 2023 (All day)

This month pick up a kit to make your own origami. For youth in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Packs may be picked up during regular library hours between June 1-7.

Any packs that are unclaimed by the end of the designated pick-up dates ...

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Afternoon Book Club

Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 2:30 PM

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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Dial-a-Story

Dial-a-Story

Friday, June 2, 2023 (All day)

The Waukee Public Library is excited to offer our Dial-A-Story service!

Simply call the Dial-a-Story phone line (515-981-7800) any time to hear a selection of books pre-recorded by library staff. Listen for as long or as little as you wish.

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Jurassic Escape

Jurassic Escape

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 9:00 AM

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.

Pride Storytime on Zoom

Pride Storytime on Zoom

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 10:00 AM

Kick-off Pride Month with a special storytime! Families and friends with young children are especially invited to have a fun time with LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s stories and songs live via Zoom. Program materials will be chosen and presented by t...

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Snacks & Facts: How Iowa Met Baseball

Snacks & Facts: How Iowa Met Baseball

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 11:00 AM

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 month at the Waukee Community Center (675 Walnut St). Come ready to learn and we’ll provide the snacks! S...

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Storytime At Home Activity Pack

Storytime At Home Activity Pack

Saturday, June 3, 2023 (All day)

These activity packs will contain a simple craft or activity for children ages 2-5 years old with adult supervision. There will be a new pack available on Saturday mornings each week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Acrylic Painting Basics

Acrylic Painting Basics

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:00 AM

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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