WPL Blog

Post Type
Photo of library second floor with text "2025 By the Numbers"

2025 By the Numbers

Take a look at the most-borrowed books of 2025!
Read More
Three book spines with headphones and the words "SOUNDS GOOD" underneath the picture

Late 2025 and my current listens

It's been a few months since my last post, so I'll tell you how I ended my listening year. I did a big reread of the Alpha and Omega series, by Patricia Briggs, which I've read many times. 

Read More
Faded covers for several books layered over top one another

Battle of the Books 2026

Looking to finish your reading for Battle of the Books? Use this list to place a hold with your Waunakee Public Library card!

Read More
A shelf of books labeled "Early Readers A-L"

Decodables and Phonics Books

If your child is learning how to read, you might have heard of the term “decodable” from their teacher. What are they and how do you find them?
Read More
Photo of a sign with a green arrow pointing left

Little Free Pantry Starts November 2nd

Little Free Pantry Starts November 2nd
Read More
Three book spines with headphones and the words "SOUNDS GOOD" underneath the picture

A Gentleman in Moscow

Sounds Good is a regular series from Emily about all things audiobooks.

Read More
Tablet showing prices of a service with a person holding a credit card

Streaming Alternatives at the Library

Discover ways you can ditch streaming services – all free with your library card!
Read More
blue record player

Records & Reads

We've curated some pairings of our recently purchased records with a book to match their vibe or themes!
Read More
Open book on grass

Staff Summer Reading Part 2

What are staff reading this summer? Take a look at some top-rated reads from our Staff Summer Reading challenge!
Read More
Indigo background with the words "TOP 10" in pink

Waunakee Top Ten

One of the tools we use for book selection is a report that tells us what Waunakee library patrons are requesting the most.

Read More
Three book spines with headphones and the words "SOUNDS GOOD" underneath the picture

My ROTE reread via audio is complete!

A last (no promises) gush about Realm of the Elderlings, and a list of the other books I listened to in between trilogies.
Read More
New Website Highlights

New Website Highlights

Take a look at some highlights of our new website!
Read More
Open book on grass

Staff Summer Reading Part 1

What are staff reading this summer?
Read More