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0-5 Playtime

Friday, March 27, 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

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, April 1, 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 explore all things rocks and minerals with geology projects!

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

Open
Registration Required

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed for the Easter holiday.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 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. This month's book is "Pizza!

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

Early Out Bricks and Beads

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: Spring!

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

Open
Registration Required

Library Closed

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Waukee Public Library

The Library will be closed until 1:30 PM for staff training.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

0-5 Playtime

Friday, April 24, 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

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Wednesday, April 29, 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 explore projects that have to do with music and sound.

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

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

Snacks & Facts: The New Golden Age of Space Exploration

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Coal Mine Meeting Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEAM
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!

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed for Mother's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Early Out Bricks and Beads

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: Outer Space!

For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers.

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

Senior Tech Class: Smart Homes

Thursday, May 14, 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 will teach you how to ask the right questions when deciding to add smart home devices to your life. This class will teach you how to use your smartphone with smart home devices to make everyday tasks easier. 

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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 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

Library Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Waukee Public Library

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Waukee Public Library

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

Closing

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

Elementary STEAM Adventures

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Dig into a variety of hands-on STEAM activities! The July sessions are a repeat of the June sessions. This session, explore plants and gardens.

 

For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall and their caregivers. 

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

Dallas County Conservation

Thursday, June 11, 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: Decluttering Computers

Thursday, June 11, 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 covers using File Explorer (PC) or Finder (MAC) to create a folder system for your files.

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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 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

There's a Dinosaur Loose In the Library!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Look out! A dinosaur is loose in the library, and she has razor-sharp claws, bone-crushing jaws and…feathers? Come and see for yourself!

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

Black Mambas Discovery

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Adventure into the heart of African wildlife conservation with local author Kelly Crull! Explore how the Black Mambas, the world’s first all-woman anti-poaching unit, protect endangered animals.

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

Elementary STEAM Adventures

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Full Program Room at Waukee Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Dig into a variety of hands-on STEAM activities! The July sessions are a repeat of the June sessions. This session, explore Earth sciences.

 

For kids entering grades 1-5 in the fall and their caregivers. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required