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Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

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

Storytime Online

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 

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

Dallas County Conservation

Thursday, January 8, 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

Senior Tech Class: Protecting Your Privacy Online

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Data privacy is a hot topic these days, and it's important to understand who’s accessing your information, what they plan to do with it, and how you can manage the amount of data you share.

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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 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

0-5 Playtime

Friday, January 9, 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 "Adults" group

Bullet Journaling with Linda Tong

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Bullet journaling is more than notes and lists—it’s a mindfulness practice for productivity! With this creative and adaptable system, you can organize your days, track your goals, and reflect on the things that matter most to you.

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

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

Saturday, January 10, 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.

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Crafty Saturdays

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Multi-Age

Come and make a craft that is suitable for everyone! We will all start with the same supplies and idea, but everyone’s creations will be unique. This month get creative by wrapping colorful yarn around cardboard letters.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Super Sundays

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will make Small Charcuterie Boards.

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

Babytime

Monday, January 12, 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.

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

Babytime

Monday, January 12, 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.

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

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, January 12, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Read and Feed

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Bring your current read, a favorite book, or one you just have to talk about to this roundtable book discussion. This is a chill space to hang out, eat dinner, and swap book recs with other teens.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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, January 13, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 13, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required