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All Around Town with a photo of a library card

All Around Town Begins!

All Day
Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using your library card All Around Town!

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using your library card All Around Town!

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Waunakee Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Waunakee Public Library

A Good Yarn

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Living Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your current knitting/crochet project for a social hour with a group of like-minded fiber friends! Meets in the Library's cozy Living Room.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bring your current knitting/crochet project for a social hour with a group of like-minded fiber friends! Meets in the Library's cozy Living Room.

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

a colorful stack of cartoon books next to the words Preteen Book Club

Preteen Book Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Living Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen / Preteen

Preteens (grades 5-8), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. This month, we're reading The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko. Books are available in the library. 

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Preteens (grades 5-8), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. This month, we're reading The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko. Books are available in the library. 

Good Morning Games

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an adult game group where we play Mahjong (Filipino style)! Don't know how to play, but want to learn? We are happy to teach! See you there!

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an adult game group where we play Mahjong (Filipino style)! Don't know how to play, but want to learn? We are happy to teach! See you there!

Writer's Group

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Living Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for a way to simply connect with other local authors and writers? Join the Waunakee Library Writer’s Group!

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to simply connect with other local authors and writers? Join the Waunakee Library Writer’s Group!

Saturday Social with a coffee mug and donut

Saturday Social

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Den at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Saturday Social:

Get to know your neighbors at our Saturday Social!  Join us in the den on the first Saturday of the month to meet new people in a warm and welcoming space. There will be compl...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Den
Age Group: Adults

Get to know your neighbors at our Saturday Social!  Join us in the den on the first Saturday of the month to meet new people in a warm and welcoming space. There will be complimentary coffee/tea and donuts to enjoy while catching up with old and new friends.

Pokémon Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, K - Grade 4
Pokémon Club:

Join fellow Pokémon players and fans to enjoy all things Pokémon. Bring your Pokémon card collection to battle, share or trade. Play a Pokémon board game, do a Pokémon themed craft...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4

Join fellow Pokémon players and fans to enjoy all things Pokémon. Bring your Pokémon card collection to battle, share or trade. Play a Pokémon board game, do a Pokémon themed craft or activity, talk with fellow players, and just hang out. Don’t own any cards? You can use ours! 

For grades K-4. No registration required.

Jammie Jams

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Jammie Jams:

Wear your coziest pajamas and join us in the Library for an evening storytime! We’ll share favorite stories, rhymes, activities, and more. This storytime is recommended for al...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Program Type: Storytime

Wear your coziest pajamas and join us in the Library for an evening storytime! We’ll share favorite stories, rhymes, activities, and more. 

This storytime is recommended for all ages and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Preschool Storytime:

Fun for preschoolers and caregivers who are getting ready for the school experience. Share more complex stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This storytime is recommended for dev...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Fun for preschoolers and caregivers who are getting ready for the school experience. Share more complex stories, songs, rhymes, and more! 

This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 3-5 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Tiny Tots:

Tiny Tots is an active 20 minute program of stories, rhymes, and songs.This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 1-3 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All ...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Tiny Tots is an active 20 minute program of stories, rhymes, and songs.

This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 1-3 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

UnBook Club

UnBook Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, K - Grade 4

A book club for kids who like to read, snack, and have fun!

Bring a book to read or borrow one of ours. We will discuss our favorite books, and have time to read and enjoy a snack. There will also be time for a fun activity or game!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for kids who like to read, snack, and have fun!

Bring a book to read or borrow one of ours. We will discuss our favorite books, and have time to read and enjoy a snack. There will also be time for a fun activity or game!

Great Nature Wisconsin

Great Nature Wisconsin

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

With the growing recognition of nature’s extraordinary benefits, finding the right place to experience nature with your family is essential.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

With the growing recognition of nature’s extraordinary benefits, finding the right place to experience nature with your family is essential.

Baby Time

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Baby Time:

Share some stories, rhymes, and lap songs, followed by play time for babies and chat time for caregivers! This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-1 and their ca...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Share some stories, rhymes, and lap songs, followed by play time for babies and chat time for caregivers! 

This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-1 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Preschool Storytime:

Fun for preschoolers and caregivers who are getting ready for the school experience. Share more complex stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This storytime is recommended for dev...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Fun for preschoolers and caregivers who are getting ready for the school experience. Share more complex stories, songs, rhymes, and more! 

This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 3-5 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

Jefferson Fisher

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

STEAM Break

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, K - Grade 4

Join us in building, experimenting and creating. Experiments and activities relate to all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).  

For grades 1-4.  Registration required

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in building, experimenting and creating. Experiments and activities relate to all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).  

For grades 1-4.  Registration required

Wednesday Night Page Turners

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Overlook at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Wednesday Night Page Turners is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the library.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Wednesday Night Page Turners is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the library.

Good Morning Games

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an adult game group where we play Mahjong (Filipino style)! Don't know how to play, but want to learn? We are happy to teach! See you there!

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an adult game group where we play Mahjong (Filipino style)! Don't know how to play, but want to learn? We are happy to teach! See you there!

Tiny Tots

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Tiny Tots:

Tiny Tots is an active 20 minute program of stories, rhymes, and songs.This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 1-3 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All ...

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Tiny Tots is an active 20 minute program of stories, rhymes, and songs.

This storytime is recommended for developmental ages 1-3 and their caregiver (siblings always welcome!). All storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your needs. Registration is not required.

Glass mason jars decorated with pressed flowers and twine

Sustainable Studio

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come on down to the library for our next Sustainable Studio and create a lovely glass mason jar with pressed flowers for floral displays, tea lights, or other storage ideas!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on down to the library for our next Sustainable Studio and create a lovely glass mason jar with pressed flowers for floral displays, tea lights, or other storage ideas!

The words Teen Book Club between the colorful pages of an open book

Teen Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Living Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen / Preteen

Teens (grades 8 and up), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. This month, we're reading Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline. Books are available in the library. 

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teens (grades 8 and up), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. This month, we're reading Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline. Books are available in the library. 

Kids Dance Party

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K

Come shimmy, shake, and dance up a storm to all of our favorite songs! 

For kids and families. No registration required.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

Come shimmy, shake, and dance up a storm to all of our favorite songs! 

For kids and families. No registration required.