Week Calendar

Featured Events

Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Community Blood Drive

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Community Hall

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

The Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30 to 5:30pm in Community Hall.

Shatterproof

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Zoom / Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

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

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!

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Time	Sun (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
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 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 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 "Adults" group Good Morning Games 9:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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! 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 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 Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 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 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.
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 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 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 Story Crafters 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Meet at the library for a story, song, and a craft! This program is recommended for all ages and their caregiver. No registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Local Author Showcase 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Community Hall Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Waunakee Public Library Writer's Group and the Friends of the Waunakee Library are excited to present a showcase of the finest writers in the area! Meet award-winning writers and discover best-selling books!
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12 pm
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2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group Maker Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, K - Grade 4 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group Upcoming Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4 Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the art making process by drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more! This class is open to all kids who love art & want some more hands-on time to develop their skills and experiment with different techniques & materials.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group Open Art Studio 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, K - Grade 4 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, K - Grade 4 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group Anime Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen / Preteen This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Teen / Preteen Event Details: Teens and preteens (grades 5 and up), it's anime time! We'll eat snacks and do an anime-related activity or craft!
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group Jammie Jams 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "K - Grade 4" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cooking with Huma 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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.