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All Around Town with a photo of a library card

All Around Town Begins!

All Day 9/1
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using your library card All Around Town!

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Saturday Social with a coffee mug and donut

Saturday Social

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Den
Age Group: Adults
UnBook Club

UnBook Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4
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!

Great Nature Wisconsin

Great Nature Wisconsin

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

With the growing recognition of nature’s extraordinary benefits, finding the right place to experience nature with your family is essential.

Jefferson Fisher

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

Adopt a Reading Buddy

Adopt a Reading Buddy

All Day 9/15
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Event Details:

Visit us now through the end of the month of September to adopt a Reading Buddy!

the word Crafternoon over colorful splotches

Crafternoon: Art Roulette

Monday, September 15, 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), join us for some painting! The catch is that you'll start painting and then swap canvases with someone else. By the end of the program, you'll have a community art piece to take home!

Gabe Henry

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the En

Medicare 101

Medicare 101

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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.

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All Around Town Begins!

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using your library card All Around Town!

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Waunakee Public Library

A Good Yarn

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Preteen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen / Preteen
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. This month, we're reading The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko. Books are available in the library. 

Good Morning Games

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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!

Writer's Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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!

Saturday Social

9:00am–10:30am
Adults
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.

Pokémon Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4

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, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
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, K - Grade 4
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4
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!

Great Nature Wisconsin

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

With the growing recognition of nature’s extraordinary benefits, finding the right place to experience nature with your family is essential.

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.

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

STEAM Break

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, K - Grade 4
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4
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

Wednesday Night Page Turners

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Wednesday Night Page Turners is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the library.

Good Morning Games

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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

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.

Sustainable Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on down to the library for our next Sustainable Studio and create a lovely glass mason jar with pressed flowers for floral displays, tea lights, or other storage ideas!

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen / Preteen
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teens (grades 8 and up), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. This month, we're reading Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline. Books are available in the library. 

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.