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Storytimes at the Library

June 18, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Toddler Time: 9:15am, 10:00am & 11:00am Preschool Storytime: 9:15am, 10:00am & 1:30pm Books & Babies: 11:00 am

Books & Babies

June 18, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Waukee Public Library

15 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For infants (0-17 mo.) and care-givers. All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. Class size is limited for the safety of the children.

Storytimes at the Library

June 19, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Toddler Time: 9:15, 10:00 am & 11:00 am Preschool Storytime: 9:15, 10:00 am & 11:00 am

Elementary Coding: Finch Space Transport

June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

All coding classes will use the Scratch programming language to control Finch robots. No prior coding experience is necessary. Students entering 3rd-5th grades in the fall will work in pairs with library staff and teen volunteers. These robots and programs are made possible by a grant from Birdbrain Technologies, LLC. www.birdbraintechnologies.com Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event. Star Wars fans will enjoy decorating their Finch robots as different space transports, and program them to duel.

Waukee Downtown Farmers Market

June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Triangle Park

Presented by the Waukee Triangle Businesses, the Farmers Market is held in the Downtown Triangle every Wednesday evening during the summer and features local food vendors, fresh produce, handmade items and live music.

Songs & Stories

June 20, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 20-25 minutes of fun songs and stories with one of our youth services librarians. No registration required.

Conversational English

June 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Waukee Public Library

Come practice your English under the guidance of a trained volunteer teacher from the Iowa International Center. English language learners of all levels are encouraged to join us for a fun, relaxed hour of English practice. No registration or preparation is necessary. All English as a Second Language learners are welcome.

Circus Variety Show

June 21, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Waukee Public Library

Prepare to be amazed at this one-woman circus variety show. This expert performer will entertain you with silk fans, juggling, glow in the dark hula hoop tricks, and more. Martika will bring the feel of the circus to our library! www.martikamd.com Recommended for children entering Kindergarten and older and their families. Care-givers must remain in the event with their children. Registration is required for this event. Unregistered participants are welcome to come to the library on stand-by the day of the event and will be admitted to the program if space allows. Park at the church next door or the school across the street if the library lot is full. Please do not park in non-parking spaces.

Circus Variety Show

June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Prepare to be amazed at this one-woman circus variety show. This expert performer will entertain you with silk fans, juggling, glow in the dark hula hoop tricks, and more. Martika will bring the feel of the circus to our library! www.martikamd.com Recommended for children entering Kindergarten and older and their families. Care-givers must remain in the event with their children. Registration is required for this event. Unregistered participants are welcome to come to the library on stand-by the day of the event and will be admitted to the program if space allows. Park at the church next door or the school across the street if the library lot is full. Please do not park in non-parking spaces.

Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden Tour

June 21, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Waukee Public Library

We’re going on a library field trip! Join us for a private tour of the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden located in downtown Des Moines. A garden staff member will give a brief talk about the garden and answer questions, then you will be free to stroll around at your leisure. The garden is handicap accessible and has a courtyard area with seating for when you need a break or just want to take a moment to soak up the sun. We will be taking a FREE roundtrip shuttle that will depart from the Waukee Public Library. Please arrive for boarding by 12:20pm, we will be leaving promptly at 12:30pm. If you would like to join us for the tour but do not wish to take the shuttle, you can meet us downtown at 15th & Grand. The tour will begin at 1pm. Registration Required. Registration will begin 3 weeks before the event.

Craft Lab for Kids

June 21, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Design, create, and make! Craft Lab is an open-ended, creative space that invites kids to express their imagination in crafting and making. Participants are able to work on creative projects alone, in groups, or with library staff. Each month will explore a different medium of crafting, from jewelry to sewing to painting. For students in K-5th grades. No registration required.

Yoga in the Park

June 22, 2019, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Windfield Open Air Shelter

Join local, certified yoga instructors for Yoga in the Park this summer! Bring a yoga mat or towel to Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway) on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from June through August. Yoga sessions will take place from 8-9 a.m. This program is recommended for anyone 8 years and older. The cost is $2 per person. Please pay the instructor when you arrive. Follow www.Waukee.org or the Waukee Parks & Recreation social media pages for updated Yoga in the Park information.

DIY Storytime

June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Families are encouraged to drop-in anytime to read some special stories and complete an activity specially selected by our Youth Services Staff.

Books & Babies

June 24, 2019, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM @ Waukee Public Library

15 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For infants (0-17 mo.) and care-givers. All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. Class size is limited for the safety of the children.

Books & Babies

June 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Waukee Public Library

15 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For infants (0-17 mo.) and care-givers. All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. Class size is limited for the safety of the children.

Gentle Yoga

June 24, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM @ Waukee Public Library

Emphasis will be placed on mind flexibility and balance, as well as self confidence and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), breathing, awareness and listening to the body. Respect for the entire self, mind, body and soul. Wear clothing you can move in and bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required - https://waukeepubliclibrary.org/events/gentle-yoga

Teens: Giant Game of Life

June 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

You won’t be bored in this event that is part choose your own adventure, part life-sized board game, part Adulting 101, and 100% fun. For students who will be entering 6-12th grades in the fall. Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event. Unregistered participants are welcome to come to the library on stand-by the day of the event and will be admitted to the program if space allows.

Storytimes at the Library

June 25, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Toddler Time: 9:15am, 10:00am & 11:00am Preschool Storytime: 9:15am, 10:00am & 1:30pm Books & Babies: 11:00 am

Books & Babies

June 25, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Waukee Public Library

15 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For infants (0-17 mo.) and care-givers. All storytime attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. Class size is limited for the safety of the children.

Storytimes at the Library

June 26, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Toddler Time: 9:15, 10:00 am & 11:00 am Preschool Storytime: 9:15, 10:00 am & 11:00 am

Elementary Coding: Finch Avoids Asteroids

June 26, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

All coding classes will use the Scratch programming language to control Finch robots. No prior coding experience is necessary. Students entering 3rd-5th grades in the fall will work in pairs with library staff and teen volunteers. These robots and programs are made possible by a grant from Birdbrain Technologies, LLC. www.birdbraintechnologies.com Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event. In this lesson, students will use Finch robots as rocket ships and program them to “fly” to all of the planets in our solar system.

Waukee Downtown Farmers Market

June 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Triangle Park

Presented by the Waukee Triangle Businesses, the Farmers Market is held in the Downtown Triangle every Wednesday evening during the summer and features local food vendors, fresh produce, handmade items and live music.

Park Play: in a Local Way (Windfield Park)

June 26, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Windfield Open Air Shelter

Park Play is a summer fun series organized by the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department and sponsored by Central Bank. The Windfield Park theme this year will be Carnival & Clowns. This is a great way to connect with neighbors while having fun in the park! Flyers will be delivered to specific park neighborhoods with information about Park Play themes. Games, crafts, activities and fun for all ages will be provided free of charge.

Solarize Waukee Solar Power Hour

June 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Waukee City Hall

The City of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) are supporting Solarize Waukee - the bulk solar group purchase program for residents and businesses located anywhere within the Waukee Community School District boundaries; this covers Waukee and portions of West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale. The program will provide residents and businesses with the opportunity to invest in their own high-quality renewable energy solar installations with potential savings on installation cost, while also helping businesses reach sustainability goals. Attend this free, informational session about solar energy and Solarize Waukee! No registration is required.

Songs & Stories

June 27, 2019, All Day @ Waukee Public Library

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 20-25 minutes of fun songs and stories with one of our youth services librarians. No registration required.

Gentle Yoga

June 27, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Emphasis will be placed on mind flexibility and balance, as well as self confidence and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), breathing, awareness and listening to the body. Respect for the entire self, mind, body and soul. Wear clothing you can move in and bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required - https://waukeepubliclibrary.org/events/gentle-yoga-0

Astronaut Training Camp

June 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Waukee Public Library

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Stop in the library to find out! Drop in and complete several training exercises that will test your physical fitness, language skills, math and science knowledge and more. Participants who visit all training stations will earn a small prize. This event is open to all ages. No registration required.

Astronaut Training Camp

June 28, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Stop in the library to find out! Drop in and complete several training exercises that will test your physical fitness, language skills, math and science knowledge and more. Participants who visit all training stations will earn a small prize. This event is open to all ages. No registration required.

DIY Storytime

June 29, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Families are encouraged to drop-in anytime to read some special stories and complete an activity specially selected by our Youth Services Staff.

UFOs of the Midwest

June 29, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

The Midwest has a rich history of UFO and Alien encounters. Each year hundreds of people witness something in the sky that they can't explain. Even more bizarre are those who believe they have come face to face with extraterrestrial beings. Paranormal Researcher Chad Lewis explores some of the most bizarre UFO encounters the Midwest has to offer. Filled with eyewitness encounters, historical sightings, and on-site investigations, this presentation presents the audience with stories of UFOs buzzing over crop circles, a Sheriff's bizarre run in with a hovering craft, a family being abducted against their will, and many more encounters.

Solarize Waukee Solar Power Hour

June 19, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Waukee Innovation and Learning Center

The City of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) are supporting Solarize Waukee - the bulk solar group purchase program for residents and businesses located anywhere within the Waukee Community School District boundaries; this covers Waukee and portions of West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale. The program will provide residents and businesses with the opportunity to invest in their own high-quality renewable energy solar installations with potential savings on installation cost, while also helping businesses reach sustainability goals. Attend this free, informational session about solar energy and Solarize Waukee! No registration is required.

Park Board Regular Meeting

June 20, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Waukee City Hall

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

June 25, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Waukee City Hall

Solarize Waukee Solar Power Hour

June 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Waukee City Hall

The City of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) are supporting Solarize Waukee - the bulk solar group purchase program for residents and businesses located anywhere within the Waukee Community School District boundaries; this covers Waukee and portions of West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale. The program will provide residents and businesses with the opportunity to invest in their own high-quality renewable energy solar installations with potential savings on installation cost, while also helping businesses reach sustainability goals. Attend this free, informational session about solar energy and Solarize Waukee! No registration is required.

Circus Variety Show

June 21, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Waukee Public Library

Prepare to be amazed at this one-woman circus variety show. This expert performer will entertain you with silk fans, juggling, glow in the dark hula hoop tricks, and more. Martika will bring the feel of the circus to our library! www.martikamd.com Recommended for children entering Kindergarten and older and their families. Care-givers must remain in the event with their children. Registration is required for this event. Unregistered participants are welcome to come to the library on stand-by the day of the event and will be admitted to the program if space allows. Park at the church next door or the school across the street if the library lot is full. Please do not park in non-parking spaces.

Circus Variety Show

June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Waukee Public Library

Prepare to be amazed at this one-woman circus variety show. This expert performer will entertain you with silk fans, juggling, glow in the dark hula hoop tricks, and more. Martika will bring the feel of the circus to our library! www.martikamd.com Recommended for children entering Kindergarten and older and their families. Care-givers must remain in the event with their children. Registration is required for this event. Unregistered participants are welcome to come to the library on stand-by the day of the event and will be admitted to the program if space allows. Park at the church next door or the school across the street if the library lot is full. Please do not park in non-parking spaces.

Yoga in the Park

June 22, 2019, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Windfield Open Air Shelter

Join local, certified yoga instructors for Yoga in the Park this summer! Bring a yoga mat or towel to Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway) on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from June through August. Yoga sessions will take place from 8-9 a.m. This program is recommended for anyone 8 years and older. The cost is $2 per person. Please pay the instructor when you arrive. Follow www.Waukee.org or the Waukee Parks & Recreation social media pages for updated Yoga in the Park information.

Park Play: in a Local Way (Windfield Park)

June 26, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Windfield Open Air Shelter

Park Play is a summer fun series organized by the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department and sponsored by Central Bank. The Windfield Park theme this year will be Carnival & Clowns. This is a great way to connect with neighbors while having fun in the park! Flyers will be delivered to specific park neighborhoods with information about Park Play themes. Games, crafts, activities and fun for all ages will be provided free of charge.