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Waunakee Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Waunakee Public Library
201 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

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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

Open

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!

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, School Age

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!

A Good Yarn

A Good Yarn

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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.

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

Open

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.

Cooking with Huma

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Community Hall

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Chef Huma Siddiqui-Seitz for a demonstration on how to cook Mediterranean Couscous and Harissa shrimp.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
9 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Preschool Storytime 9:45am–10:15am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby Time 9:45am–10:00am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Tiny Tots 9:45am–10:00am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Kids Dance Party 9:45am–10:15am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Tiny Tots 10:45am–11:00am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Preschool Storytime 10:45am–11:15am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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12 pm
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3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Pokémon Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, School Age This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group My First Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group STEAM Break: Car Building 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Ready, set, GO! What makes a car go fast? How does gravity and friction play a role in speed? We will be building cars using recycled materials. Then using them to test different variables that impact speed.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "School Age" group Jammie Jams 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, School Age This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.