Are you going on a vacation this summer? Don’t forget to take the library with you! The Waukee Public Library has just what you need to keep yourself and your family entertained! Stop in to get a few movies and TV shows, then grab some books, audio books, and magazines.
If you find yourself needing another book or magazine, check out our online library available free of charge to our cardholders anywhere, anytime.
LIBBY for downloadable e-books and audiobooks – The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books and audiobooks from the library. The Libby app is available for Android, iOS, and Windows 10.
FLIPSTER for downloadable magazines – Download your favorite magazines from a variety of publishers and read them anytime, anywhere. Download the Flipster app today!
Did you know that you can check out a Wi-Fi hotspot from the library? Take the internet with you when you go on vacation or just use it in your home! The Wi-Fi hotspots are available to Waukee Public Library cardholders age 14 or older in good standing. One mobile hotspot can be checked out per household address at a time. The hotspots check out for one week and can be renewed and put on hold if available.
Place a hotspot on hold through the library catalog, over the phone or in person. The hotspots use the Sprint network for service and will work most places in the US where Sprint provides data coverage.
Visit waukeepubliclibrary.org/online-library to check out our Online Library today!
To find out more about the Waukee Public Library go to waukeepubliclibrary.org or contact us at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS:
SATURDAYS IN CENTENNIAL CONCERT SERIES
The Waukee Public Library, in partnership with the Waukee Area Arts Council, is pleased to present the Saturdays in Centennial summer concert series! PLUS…it’s all FREE.
THE DM PROJECT
JULY 21 | 6:30-8pm
THE HOST COUNTRY
JULY 28 | 6:30-8 PM
COURTNEY KRAUSE
AUGUST 4 | 6:30-8 PM
ADULT CRAFTERNOON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 | 2:00 p.m.
Adults need crafty time too! Get together with your friends and neighbors to have some crafty fun creating one fun and easy craft. All supplies will be provided by the library. Class size is limited to 15 attendees. Register to reserve your spot! Registration will begin 3 weeks before the event.
LOCAL HISTORY SERIES:
NILE KINNICK, BOB FELLER & HAL MANDERS OF DALLAS COUNTY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 | 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Rod Stanley
HELPING HANDS: BLOOD DRIVE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 2:00-6:00 p.m.
You can save three or more lives when you give blood at the Library’s community blood drive, sponsored by LifeServe. To schedule an appointment, visit http://bit.ly/2HXAyq9
FINANCE U
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28| 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the finer points of paying for college! Abby Wolner, with the Evelyn K. Davis Center, will talk about the expenses of higher education and why it costs what it does. Parents and students will also learn about different ways to pay for college, including how to find scholarships and grants.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR KIDS:
MOVE IT WITH MUSIC
THURSDAYS IN JULY | 6:15 p.m.
Bring your family with kids of all ages to sing, dance and play with instruments to a wide variety of music. Pajamas are welcome, and we will always end with a slower song to get ready for bedtime. No registration required.
COMMUNITY HELPERS: WAUKEE FIRE & EMS
FRIDAY, JULY 6 | 10:00 a.m.
Waukee Firefighters will read a story and talk about fire safety. If there is no emergency in progress, a firetruck will be present. Families are invited to visit the library and enjoy stories and presentations from a variety of local guests, followed by an activity. Recommended for kids entering K-3 and their care-givers. Registration is requested and will open 3 weeks before the event. Walk-ins will be admitted if there are unclaimed tickets. Groups of larger than 8 people should email youthservices@waukee.org to determine space availability.
STEAM: MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
FRIDAY, JULY 6 | 4:15 p.m.
Youth entering grades 1-5 in the fall are invited to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with music. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event.
COMMUNITY HELPERS: CRITTER CINDY
FRIDAY, JULY 13 | 10:00 a.m.
Critter Cindy from Dallas County Conservation will rock some geology facts! Families are invited to visit the library and enjoy stories and presentations from a variety of local guests, followed by an activity. Recommended for kids entering K-3 and their care-givers. Registration is requested and will open 3 weeks before the event. Walk-ins will be admitted if there are unclaimed tickets. Groups of larger than 8 people should email youthservices@waukee.org to determine space availability.
STEAM: MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
FRIDAY, JULY 13 | 4:15 p.m.
Youth entering grades 1-5 in the fall are invited to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with music. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event.
COMMUNITY HELPERS: SURPRISE GUEST
FRIDAY, JULY 20 | 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story with a surprise guest followed by a fun activity! Families are invited to visit the library and enjoy stories and presentations from a variety of local guests, followed by an activity. Recommended for kids entering K-3 and their care-givers. Registration is requested and will open 3 weeks before the event. Walk-ins will be admitted if there are unclaimed tickets. Groups of larger than 8 people should email youthservices@waukee.org to determine space availability.
STEAM: ART FROM MUSIC
FRIDAY, JULY 20 | 4:15 p.m.
Youth entering grades 1-5 in the fall are invited to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with music. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event.
COMMUNITY HELPERS: JENNIFER SENNE
FRIDAY, JULY 13 | 10:00 a.m.
Jennifer Senna from Eason Elementary will be presenting music, movement and stories! Families are invited to visit the library and enjoy stories and presentations from a variety of local guests, followed by an activity. Recommended for kids entering K-3 and their care-givers. Registration is requested and will open 3 weeks before the event. Walk-ins will be admitted if there are unclaimed tickets. Groups of larger than 8 people should email youthservices@waukee.org to determine space availability.
STEAM: ART FROM MUSIC
FRIDAY, JULY 27 | 4:15 p.m.
Youth entering grades 1-5 in the fall are invited to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with music. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event.
CARVE YOUR OWN BUTTER CREATION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 | 10:00 a.m.
Youth entering grades 1-5 in the fall are invited to enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with music. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event.