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UnBook Club

UnBook Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 presented with BadgerTalks

Blue Note Ensemble

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 smal

A Good Yarn

A Good Yarn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Community Art Swap

Community Art Supply Swap

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!

Kids' Trivia

Kids' Trivia!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our trivia will put your team to the test with a variety of questions, from general knowledge to history, animals, and geography. Join us where fun meets facts in this brain-busting program! Kids will be divided into small teams.

Lindsey Stewart and her book The Conjuring America

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Blue yoga mat on wood floor. Slow Flow Yoga

Slow Flow Yoga

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slow Flow Yoga is a gentle, breath-focused practice with slow, mindful movement. Poses encourage deep awareness and relaxation, restoring calm and balance to the body and mind. All levels are welcome, ages 16+.

Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Community Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Share your whole heart with patients in need this winter! The Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30 to 5:30pm in Community Hall.

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The Young & the Restless

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
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

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

10:45am–11:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
Open
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!

Baby Time

9:45am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

10:45am–11:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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.

Tiny Tots

9:45am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.

Kids Dance Party

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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.

Community Art Supply Swap

9:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teen / Preteen, Adults
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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.

Kids' Trivia!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our trivia will put your team to the test with a variety of questions, from general knowledge to history, animals, and geography. Join us where fun meets facts in this brain-busting program! Kids will be divided into small teams.

Jammie Jams

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
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

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

10:45am–11:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.

Baby Time

9:45am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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

10:45am–11:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.

STEAM Break

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
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.

Tiny Tots

9:45am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.

Little Bodies, Big Feelings

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Let's talk about emotions! Come play, sing, and read with us about our emotions and healthy ways to address them at our fun storytime for all ages.

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

The Young & the Restless

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K
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.