Let’s get creative this winter at the Waukee Public Library! All ages are invited to play our “Book Bingo” for the Winter Reading Program from Nov. 15 through Jan. 31. Sign up and read for great prizes!

After completing one bingo, you can stop into the library to collect a special Winter Reading Pin and your name will be entered in the grand prize drawing!

Keep reading for a blackout bingo and get a special Winter Reading Black-Out Tote (while supplies last). In addition, your name will be entered a second time in the grand prize drawing.

Stop into the library starting Nov. 15 to grab a bingo card or sign up online with Beanstack (waukeelibrary.beanstack.org), where you can register the entire family, log your reading and earn badges!

To find out more about the Winter Reading Program, visit waukeepubliclibrary.org/winter.

For more library information, contact us at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944.

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS

Craft Workshop: Arm-Knitting
Sunday, Nov. 4 – 1:30 PM

Cost for supplies is $15 per person. Payment is required upon registration.

NaNoWriMo: Come Write-in!
Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, & 27 from 6:00-8:00 PM

For the month of November, participants work towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel and the Waukee Public Library is here to help with drop-in writing sessions throughout the month! Work on your novel surrounded by other writers. Refreshments for fueling up will be provided. Attendees will receive an exclusive Waukee Public Library NaNoWriMo pin!

Movie Afternoon: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Saturday, Nov. 10 -1:00 PM

Bring your blanket and pillow and enjoy the show. Free popcorn provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pop-Up STEAM Programs

Gross Science
Friday, Nov. 2 – 4:30 PM

Spa Science
Friday, Nov. 16 – 4:30 PM

Electric Science
Friday, Nov. 30 – 4:30 PM

Local History Series: Iowa Connection WWI
Sunday, Nov. 11 – 1:00 PM

Presented by Fort Des Moines Education

In partnership with the Waukee Area Historical Society and sponsored by Heartland Co-op, the Waukee Public Library is proud to present this Local Series History Series program.

Winter Reading Kick-Off: Drawing with Tim Read
Saturday, Nov. 17 -10:00 AM

Get creative with artist and author Tim Read! Families will enjoy watching humorous live cartoon illustration and improvisational storytelling with help from the audience. Registration is required and will open three weeks prior to this event.

Christmas Crafts
Saturday, Dec. 1 -10:00 AM & 2:30 PM

For students in grades K-5.

Registration is required and will open three weeks prior to this event.

Gifts from the Kitchen
Saturday, Dec. 1 -1:00 PM

Come to make your own “friendship soup mix” and package it attractively in a mason jar, for a simple and healthy holiday gift.

Registration is required and will open three weeks prior to this event.

A Christmas Carol Tea
Saturday, Dec. 8 – 2:00 PM

Come to join us for warm tea and tasty delights in celebration of the 175th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ much-loved story, A Christmas Carol.

Registration is required and will open three weeks prior to this event.

This event is sponsored by the Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation.