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The Waukee Public Library: hours, location, and how to get a card.

The Waukee Public Library is one of the town's best free resources: books and e-books, of course, but also public computers, WiFi hotspots you can check out, sensory spaces, and programs for every age - and a card that costs nothing. Here's the address, the hours, and exactly how to get signed up.

The short answer

The Waukee Public Library is at 950 S Warrior Lane (515-978-7944). Hours: Mon-Tue 9a-8p, Wed-Thu 9a-6p, Fri 9a-5:30p, Sat 9a-4p, closed Sunday. A card is free for Waukee residents - sign up at the library, and Iowans in participating towns may also qualify through the state's Open Access program.

The essentials

Hours & location

Address
950 S Warrior Ln
Waukee, IA 50263
Phone
515-978-7944
Waukee Public Library
Card
Free
for residents
Monday - Tuesday9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SundayClosed

Holiday hours can differ from the regular schedule, so it's worth a quick check on the library's site before a holiday visit. The library also runs a full events calendar you can browse online.

Getting signed up

How do I get a Waukee library card?

Who qualifies (free) ยท Waukee residents; Open Access communities may also apply$0
How to applyin person at the library
What it unlocksbooks, eBooks & more

A basic card is free for Waukee residents. Iowa's statewide Open Access program also lets residents of participating communities use many libraries, so if you live nearby it's worth asking. Bring an ID and something showing your current address; the library can confirm exactly what's needed. For the latest eligibility and sign-up details, check waukeepubliclibrary.org. That one card also unlocks e-books, audiobooks and streaming through the library's apps.

More than books

Waukee Public Library offers a lot beyond the shelves: downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, public computers and WiFi, printing, copying, faxing and scanning, interlibrary loan, test proctoring, tax information help, WiFi hotspots you can check out, dedicated sensory spaces, and programming for kids, teens, and adults. It's a genuinely good rainy-day and after-school spot.

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Quick answers

Waukee library: FAQ

Is the library open on weekends?

Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the library is closed on Sundays. It's also open late (until 8 p.m.) on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Does a library card cost anything?

No - a basic card is free for Waukee residents, and residents of Open Access communities may also qualify. Check the library's site for what to bring.

Can my kids do story time or programs there?

Yes - the library offers programming for kids, teens, and adults. Check the library's online events calendar for the current schedule.

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Sources: Waukee Public Library (waukeepubliclibrary.org) and its hours and events pages; City of Waukee library page (waukee.org). Hours, card rules and programs can change - confirm on the library's website before you go.