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Blue yoga mat on wood floor. Slow Flow Yoga

Slow Flow Yoga

Monday, December 29, 2025 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+.

Libby 101

Libby 101

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

New device? New Year's reading resolution? Looking for a more accessible reading option? Come learn all about Libby, the free digital library! Libby provides digital access to audiobooks, ebooks, and emagazines on your internet capable device.

UnBook Club

UnBook Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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!

A Good Yarn

A Good Yarn

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Kids' Trivia

Kids' Trivia!

Monday, January 12, 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.

David Brooks How to Know a Person

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

How to Downsize without the Stress

How to Downsize Without the Stress

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A Simple 2026 Roadmap for Waunakee Homeowners

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+.

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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.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

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 for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

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.

Preteen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen / Preteen
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preteens (grades 5-7), get ready to roll! We're going to play through a Dungeons and Dragons module set in the fantasy world of... Wisconsin?

How to Downsize Without the Stress

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

A Simple 2026 Roadmap for Waunakee Homeowners

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
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.

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.

PAWS to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, School Age
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).

Sustainable Studio

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

Unwind at the library by creating your own junk journal at our January Sustainable Studio! Junk journals are a less formal version of scrapbooking, often using found materials.

Library Board Meeting

7:45am–9:00am
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

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 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.

TACOS

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen / Preteen
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

TACOS members, it's our monthly meeting! 

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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.

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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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

Books in the Overlook

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
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

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.