Learn something new in Waukee. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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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. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...
Marybeth Heikes' still lifes express the visual excitement of the fluid medium, watercolor. My goal is to create an interesting and pleasing painting by combining patterns, shapes, saturated colors and values in a strong design. The end result is a personal statement that is...
Are you considering a more earth-friendly lawn alternative for your yard? In this program, you will learn about the experience of a local gardener as she replaced most of her lawn with native plants that provide habitats for butterflies, native bees, birds, and many other wild critters that call...
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 be doing Teen Self Defense. Attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police...
Bring your baby and get ready to groove! We’ll practice basic dance moves suitable for holding or wearing baby, then bop along to some upbeat tunes. The party will end with open playtime to encourage learning through movement with props like bubbles, parachutes and ribbon wands. Recommended for...
Join us for a no-pressure book club. Bring whatever you’ve been reading, and get ready to tell us all about it. You’ll walk away with new titles to try. There is no assigned reading, just a chance to share the books you love with other readers! For adults ages 18+ Registration is not required.
In this beginner resin workshop, you’ll create geode-inspired art using epoxy resin, glitter, pigment, and molds. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required.
Do you love the look of special edition books and their gorgeous pages? At this program, we’ll learn some simple techniques for creating your own edge artwork! Weather permitting, this event will be held outside. Practice books will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. For adults ages...
Established in 1900, Buxton, Iowa was a thriving coal mining town of 5,000, where Black and white residents were treated equally and both thrived. Rachelle Chase, author of "Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa" and "Lost Buxton” will share the stories, followed by a simple craft. For adults...
Transform plain candles into colorful creations. Use simple wax painting to create one-of-a-kind works of art. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required.
Caring for someone with dementia often means walking the line between supporting their independence and protecting their safety. In this course, we’ll explore common challenges smartphones can create for people living with dementia, along with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep your loved..
Meet in the Library’s Coal Mine Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month for a lively discussion. Copies of each month’s book may be picked up at the Library’s front desk or during the meeting, while supplies last. This month we will discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste.
This class covers using File Explorer (PC) or Finder (MAC) to create a folder system for your files. We'll discuss navigation, arranging and naming files and folders, understanding file sizes, using external storage devices and cloud storage, and how to find how much storage is being used on your...
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! A Slice of History" by Greg Pizzoli. For kids in grades 3-5....
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. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested. Please register for a seat for..
Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create a Faux Terrarium. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each student attending.
Explore the exciting world of electricity! Join a Science Center of Iowa program presenter for hair-raising demonstrations that illustrate what electricity is and how it moves. There will also be reminders about how to interact with electricity safely. For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall...
A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month kids will explore forensics and experiment with capturing their fingerprints. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. Any packs...
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. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending.
A fun project with a different activity to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month students will explore their own set of fossils. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required. Any packs that are unclaimed.
A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month participants will make fairy lanterns. For adults ages 18+ only. Please see our events calendar or elementary and teen maker...
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. Registration is required.
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 brighten your day with beautiful tissue paper flowers! This craft is great for all ages and makes a fun decoration or gift. For all...
Unplug and get creative! The Glitter Factory DSM will guide you through the process of making glass mosaic coasters. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required for each participant.