Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Julia Hotz the Connection Cure

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Blue yoga mat on wood floor. Slow Flow Yoga

Slow Flow Yoga

Wednesday, January 21, 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+.

Book BINGO next to a bingo sheet and ball caller

Book BINGO

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Join us for BINGO! A few lucky winners will take home a book and everyone will have fun! 

For grades K-4. No registration required.

teen late night hangout

Teen Late Night Hangout

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (grades 5-12), it's time for a late night lock-in at the library. We will have food, movies, video games, crafts, and more!  

tower building challenge

Tower Building Challenge

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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), how tall can you build a tower made of popsicle sticks? What about one made of crayons?

Medicare 101

Medicare 101

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Confused about Medicare? Retirement specialist Jake Zimmermann can help! In this free, educational program, Mr. Zimmermann will discuss the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and D) and how people can pay for health care after retirement.

Liz Moore God of the Woods

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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College Planning Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This is a college chat for parents of 8th -11th graders.

Watercolors for Beginners: Gothic Book with Roses

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Kids Club

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

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.

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.

Book BINGO

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

Join us for BINGO! A few lucky winners will take home a book and everyone will have fun! 

For grades K-4. No registration 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.

Maker Monday: Arctic Mammals

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:

We will learn how to draw an animal who lives in the arctic where it is cold like winter all year long!

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.

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. 

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.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

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

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

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.