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Winter Reading

Winter Reading Program

All Day 12/1
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Event Details:

Kids age 0-12, try our Winter Reading Program for a chance to earn more prizes! Pick up your reading sheet from the kids desk at the library or under "Attachments" on this page, read books, complete activities, and earn prizes. 

photo of author Sue Hincenbergs

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.

UnBook Club

UnBook Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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!

Pink frosted donut and a mug of coffee. Text says "Saturday Social"

Saturday Social

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Den
Age Group: Adults
Music Bingo in colorful text with music notes

Music Bingo

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (grades 5 and up), it's bingo time! But instead of numbers and letters, we'll be using songs for our game!

Basic First Aid

Basic First Aid with Waunakee Area EMS

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Teen / Preteen, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wondered what to do if you get injured? Not sure how to respond? Join Waunakee Area EMS for a hands-on basic first aid class!

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Library After Hours Trivia Night

Library After Hours: Trivia Night

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Form a team of up to five people and join us at the library after hours for trivia night! We will have 6 rounds of questions, each covering a different category. Don't have a team? Join a solo table and meet new people! 

Kids' Trivia

Kids' Trivia!

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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UnBook Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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!

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.

My First Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Join us as we snack and read longer picture books, early readers and chapter books together. We’ll finish with a fun activity and/or craft based on the book. Children do not need to be reading on their own for this club. 

For grades K-2.  Registration required.

STEAM Break

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
Upcoming
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.

Maker Monday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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.

Kids Club

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

Join us for a club just for kids! Each month will feature a different activity, craft, and brain break!

For grades K-3.  Registration required.

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Open Art Studio

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, School Age
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. 

Havens Petting Farm

1:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of school, and another summer of reading at the library with Havens Petting Farm!

Magician Matthew Teague

1:30pm–2:15pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Magician Matthew Teague, who has performed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, will entertain you with traditional magic with a twist, lots of audience participation, borrowed objects, mind reading demonstrations, and more.

Magician Matthew Teague

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Magician Matthew Teague, who has performed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, will entertain you with traditional magic with a twist, lots of audience participation, borrowed objects, mind reading demonstrations, and more.

Absolute Science: Bigger Bang Bubbles

1:30pm–2:15pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

This show will leave all ages feeling like a kid again. Our highly skilled bubbleologist will dazzle you with fire, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect cube bubble. You'll see smoke bubbles, helium bubbles, fire bubbles and MORE!

Absolute Science: Bigger Bang Bubbles

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

This show will leave all ages feeling like a kid again. Our highly skilled bubbleologist will dazzle you with fire, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect cube bubble. You'll see smoke bubbles, helium bubbles, fire bubbles and MORE!

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Prehistoric Pets With J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs.

Prehistoric Pets With J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs.

Zoozort

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Join licensed animal educator Noelle Bezio of Zoozort for a hands-on interactive program featuring live exotic animals from around the world!


Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

Zoozort

2:15pm–2:45pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Join licensed animal educator Noelle Bezio of Zoozort for a hands-on interactive program featuring live exotic animals from around the world!


Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

Zoozort

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Join licensed animal educator Noelle Bezio of Zoozort for a hands-on interactive program featuring live exotic animals from around the world!


Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

End of Summer Fest

4:00pm–7:00pm
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

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5:00pm–8:00pm
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All Day 11/26–11/27
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