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Jigsaw Showdown

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

0-5 Playtime

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Crafts

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create a Jumbo Friendship Bracelet.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Songs and Stories

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bird Watching Basics

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multi-Age" group

Cookies and CultureALL

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures!  A different cultural ambassador will present each month.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.

For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Babytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime.

For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Maker Mondays

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come and enjoy a different activity each month for teens! This month we will do Cake Decorating.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Moss Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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 for each attendee.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Early Out

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

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. Please register for each child attending.

Open
Registration Required