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Adult Maker Packs

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Adults

A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month participants will make dragon eye pendants. 

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

Elementary Maker Packs

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Kids

A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month kids will create foam flyers. 

For kids in grades K-5. 

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

On Exhibit: Art is Therapy

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

An eclectic collection of recent artwork inspired by nature and past pieces done in response to personal growth. I am self taught artist, using art as healing in my mental health practice.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Maker Packs

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home
Age Group:
Teens

A fun project with a different activity to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month students will make their own bristle bot.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). 

 

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. 

 

Registration is not required. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime Online

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a new video with themed book readings, a song, and a suggested activity to do at home. Posted to the website and YouTube on the first Wednesday of each month.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Dallas County Conservation

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join Miss Erica from Dallas County Conservation for stories and activities to learn more about animals. 

For kids ages 3+ years and their caregivers. 

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

Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month for a lively discussion. Copies of each month’s book may be picked up at the Library’s front desk or during the meeting, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Snacks & Facts: Introduction to eBooks

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts series. We’ll have a speaker the first Friday of each month (except December and July). Come ready to learn, and we’ll provide the snacks!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Bring a toy, (but not the one you need to fall asleep!) and wear your PJs for a special bedtime storytime. Afterward, you’ll go home, but your toy will stay at the Library!

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). 

 

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. 

 

Registration is not required. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bring Your Own Book Club

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a no-pressure book club. Bring whatever you’ve been reading, and get ready to tell us all about it. You’ll walk away with new titles to try.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Tech Class: Introduction to Androids

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This class serves as a broad introduction in setting up and getting started on a new smartphone. While this class will use Android as the example, concepts will be applicable to other brands of smartphones.

For adults ages 18+.

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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program.

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

Sticker Party

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

 Make a work of art with the Library’s giant collection of stickers! Whether you decorate a bookmark, create a comic, design a poster, or just make a collage, you’re sure to leave with something colorful and creative.  

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). 

 

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. 

 

Registration is not required. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Songs and Stories

Saturday, August 22, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, August 24, 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).

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

Stories in the Park

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). 

 

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. 

 

Registration is not required. 

Offsite Event

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing