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Alex Hutchinson

How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how explo

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

In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how explo

Dalton and Flik

PAWS to Read

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age

Come read a story with Dalton, Tucker, and Flik, certified Pet Partners Therapy Dogs and Read With Me Program Dogs! Each reader will have 10 minutes to read a story with these furry, fun-loving pals (they love to look at the pictures).

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

Come read a story with Dalton, Tucker, and Flik, certified Pet Partners Therapy Dogs and Read With Me Program Dogs! Each reader will have 10 minutes to read a story with these furry, fun-loving pals (they love to look at the pictures).

Library Board Meeting

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:45am - 9:00am
Board Room at Waunakee Public Library

The Library Board of Trustees meets the 3rd Friday of each month in the library's Board Room. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7:45AM.

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Board Room
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees meets the 3rd Friday of each month in the library's Board Room. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7:45AM.

All Ages Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
All Ages Storytime:

Join a member of CI Pediatric Therapy Centers' staff for an interactive story time of books, songs, movement, crafts, and fun! Activities will be geared towards children ages 2-5, ...

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

Join a member of CI Pediatric Therapy Centers' staff for an interactive story time of books, songs, movement, crafts, and fun! Activities will be geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!

Registration is not required.

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TACOS

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Teen / Preteen

TACOS members, it's our monthly meeting! 

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

TACOS members, it's our monthly meeting! 

Story Crafters

Saturday, April 18, 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, April 20, 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, April 21, 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, April 21, 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.

April Wellness: Understanding Yourself with Tami Schiltz

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Presented as part of the April Wellness Series with Waunakee Community Cares Coalition.

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

Presented as part of the April Wellness Series with Waunakee Community Cares Coalition.

Books in the Overlook

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Overlook at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Waunakee Public Library for a book discussion in the Overlook. Check out the book club page for each month's book selection.

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

Join the Waunakee Public Library for a book discussion in the Overlook. Check out the book club page for each month's book selection.

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Miranda Cowley Heller

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Open Art Studio

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age
Open Art Studio:

Come flex your creative muscles at our Open Art Studio! Children will be able to independently explore and create using a variety of different art mediums and materials.  Proj...

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

Come flex your creative muscles at our Open Art Studio! Children will be able to independently explore and create using a variety of different art mediums and materials.  Projects are self directed at this drop-in art program. It is recommended patrons bring smocks. No registration required. 

Cooking with Huma

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chef Huma Siddiqui-Seitz for a demonstration on how to cook Aloo Paratha (potato-stuffed pan-fried bread) with yogurt sauce as well as Karahi Chicken (chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and Garam Masala).

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

Join Chef Huma Siddiqui-Seitz for a demonstration on how to cook Aloo Paratha (potato-stuffed pan-fried bread) with yogurt sauce as well as Karahi Chicken (chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and Garam Masala).

Good Morning Games

Thursday, April 23, 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, April 23, 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.

Thalia Ho

Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert with Thalia Ho

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom / Virtual at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetne

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

Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetne

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Overlook at Waunakee Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library

Join the Friends of the Waunakee Library for their quarterly membership meeting! 

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Overlook
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Waunakee Library for their quarterly membership meeting! 

"Giraffes Can't Dance" with Madison Ballet

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age

Ballet storytime with Madison Ballet Special Projects is a joyful, interactive program. Our spring storytime program brings the beloved book "Giraffes Can’t Dance" to life through movement and imagination.

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

Ballet storytime with Madison Ballet Special Projects is a joyful, interactive program. Our spring storytime program brings the beloved book "Giraffes Can’t Dance" to life through movement and imagination.

Maker Monday

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, School Age

Enjoy the art making process by drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more! This class is open to all kids who love art & want some more hands-on time to develop their skills and experiment with different techniques & materials.

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

Enjoy the art making process by drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more! This class is open to all kids who love art & want some more hands-on time to develop their skills and experiment with different techniques & materials.

Spring & Summer Cards

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Hall at Waunakee Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come make some Spring and Summer-inspired cards!  Stampin’ UP! demonstrator, Jamie Statz-Paynter will bring a variety of card designs for you to choose which 3 cards you make. Registration required.

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

Come make some Spring and Summer-inspired cards!  Stampin’ UP! demonstrator, Jamie Statz-Paynter will bring a variety of card designs for you to choose which 3 cards you make. Registration required.

Jammie Jams

Monday, April 27, 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.