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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!

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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.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Local Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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!

Wisconsin's Most Haunted Places

Wisconsin's Most Haunted Places

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Community Hall

Age Group: Teen / Preteen, Adults

Event Details:

This presentation takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state. It covers the entire state, from wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Milwaukee.

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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library

Room: Zoom / Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible

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Time	Sun (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
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.
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 The Young & the Restless 10:00am–11:30am 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: Community Hall Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K Get your wiggles out! The Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Suggested ages 0-5. No registration required.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Maker Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, School Age Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School Age 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 "School Age" group Open Art Studio 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, School Age This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School Age" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School Age 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.
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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 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.