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Watercolors for Beginners: Gothic Book with Roses

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we learn how to paint using professional watercolor supplies!  In this 1.5 hour class, you will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques as well as glazing and splatter to create this 5x7 inch painting.  This class is

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

Join us as we learn how to paint using professional watercolor supplies!  In this 1.5 hour class, you will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques as well as glazing and splatter to create this 5x7 inch painting.  This class is

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Bilingual Storytime:

Join the fun of developing Spanish/English language skills with Bilingual storytime! We will be reading, singing and rhyming in both Spanish and English. For all ages. ¡Únase ...

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

Join the fun of developing Spanish/English language skills with Bilingual storytime! We will be reading, singing and rhyming in both Spanish and English. For all ages. 

¡Únase a la diversión de desarrollar habilidades en el idioma Español/Inglés con la hora del cuento bilingüe! Estaremos leyendo, cantando y rimando tanto en español como en inglés! Para todas las edades.

The Young & the Restless

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Young and the Restless:

Get your wiggles out! The Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Suggested ages 0-5....

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K

Get your wiggles out! The Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. 

Suggested ages 0-5. No registration required.

Pokémon Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age
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, School Age

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, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
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, School Age
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, February 3, 2026 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, February 3, 2026 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, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, School Age

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
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!

Blue Note Ensemble

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the vibrant world of the Blue Note Ensemble, UW–Madison’s premier small jazz group led by nationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Professor Johannes Wallmann.

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

Step into the vibrant world of the Blue Note Ensemble, UW–Madison’s premier small jazz group led by nationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Professor Johannes Wallmann.

Baby Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

A Good Yarn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

LEGO League

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age
LEGO League:

Hello LEGO lovers! Come join us to freely build your own creation or participate in the monthly LEGO building challenge.For grades K-4. No Registration required.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age

Hello LEGO lovers! Come join us to freely build your own creation or participate in the monthly LEGO building challenge.

For grades K-4. No Registration required.

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

Preteen Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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. Book choice for this month TBA. Books are available in the library. 

We'll munch on snacks while we chat and have an activity or craft!

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. Book choice for this month TBA. Books are available in the library. 

We'll munch on snacks while we chat and have an activity or craft!

Good Morning Games

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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, February 5, 2026 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.

Writer's Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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!

Vanessa Riley and cover of her book, "Fire, Sword, and Sea"

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

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

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Kids Dance Party

Friday, February 6, 2026 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.

Kids Crafts: Card Making

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age

Join us and make fun greeting cards! We will have a variety of supplies available so you can create something special to share with friends and family.

For Grades K-4. No registration required.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Join us and make fun greeting cards! We will have a variety of supplies available so you can create something special to share with friends and family.

For Grades K-4. No registration required.

Saturday Social

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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.

Community Art Swap

Community Art Supply Swap

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teen / Preteen, Adults

Help us keep art supplies out of landfills and into new loving homes! Bring new or gently used art supplies (paint, yarn, canvases, jewelry making supplies, anything goes!) and swap them for something new!

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Event Details:

Help us keep art supplies out of landfills and into new loving homes! Bring new or gently used art supplies (paint, yarn, canvases, jewelry making supplies, anything goes!) and swap them for something new!

Story Crafters

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Storycrafters:

Meet at the library for a story, song, and a craft! This program is recommended for all ages and their caregiver. No registration required.

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

Meet at the library for a story, song, and a craft! 

This program is recommended for all ages and their caregiver. No registration required.

Jammie Jams

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
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, School Age
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.