Take & Make: Cyanotype Prints

Take & Make: Cyanotype Prints

Monday, July 8, 2024 (All day)

Developed in 1842, cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying objects on treated paper then exposing it to UV light to create stunning white and bright blue images. Use pieces of nature and objects around the house to cr...

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Out and About With Smartphones: Web-browsing, Maps, and Camera

Out and About With Smartphones: Web-browsing, Maps, and Camera

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Feeling adventurous? In this class we’ll focus on using your smartphone as a tool to explore your community. We will cover searching with your web browser, using maps to navigate, as well as taking and editing photos that capture your adventures. ...

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Suminagashi Workshop

Suminagashi Workshop

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Originating in Japan more than 800 years ago, suminagashi is the process of marbling paper by floating ink on water to transform it into a colorful work of art. In this workshop, we’ll make beautiful, one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Once you make on...

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Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin Yoku

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Have you been on one of the Waukee Parks & Recreation’s Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walks and wondered what the practice is like in Japan? Or maybe you’ve considered joining a walk but weren't quite sure what Shinrin Yoku is?

Learn about fo...

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Waukee Arts Festival

Waukee Arts Festival

Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Visit the Waukee Public Library booth at the Waukee Arts Festival in Centennial Park! We’ll have a free craft for all ages, and the Book Bike will be on the scene handing out library merch.

Registration not required.

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Sensory Spaces

Sensory Spaces

Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM

During this hour, enjoy designated quiet browsing and inclusive programming for individuals with special sensory needs and their families or caregivers. There will be a dimmed calm room, natural lighting, computer availability, and access to libra...

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Adult Craft Club: Beach Treasures Art

Adult Craft Club: Beach Treasures Art

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 2:00 PM

Get creative with our monthly Adult Craft Club! Join us the fourth Thursday of each month this summer for a different craft project. No crafting experience or artistic talent needed — just come ready to learn and have some crafty fun!

This mont...

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Musical Adventures in Jazz

Musical Adventures in Jazz

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Prepare your ears for a family-friendly musical adventure! Explore the world of jazz as you listen and learn with local musicians from The Thankful Band.

For all ages.

Registration required.

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Bricks and Beads

Bricks and Beads

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 2:00 PM

Calling all crafty engineers! Get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. Drop in any time during the hour-long program.

For kids entering grades K-12 in the fall. Elementary-aged kids should be accompanied by...

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Bonus Bingo Begins

Bonus Bingo Begins

Thursday, August 1, 2024 (All day)

Do you miss the fun of the Summer Challenge? Stop by the Library and get a Bonus Bingo sheet to turn in for an extra prize by August 24, 2024. All ages are welcome to participate.

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