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Amanda Peters

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Charles Duhigg

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

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Teen Trivia: Last Teen Standing

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (grades 5-12), are you ready to test your trivia knowledge? This game will ask you questions about all sorts of subjects! Will you earn a prize by being the last teen standing? 

Learn to Grow Native Plants

Learn to Grow Native Plants

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Native plants have tremendous water quality benefits and increase habitat and food sources for pollinators.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Used Book Sale, Bake Sale, Container Raffle, and More!

Friends of the Library Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Book Sale, Bake Sale, Container Raffle, and More!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Waunakee Library present the Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Book Sale, Bake Sale, and Container Raffle! Come shop the sale for crafts and baked goods!

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. 

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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.

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Saturday Social

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

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!

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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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Overlook
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Waunakee Library for their quarterly membership meeting! 

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!