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Waunakee Public Library

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

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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

Open

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

Open

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.

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

Open

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

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Time	Sun (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Zoom / Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body.
2 pm
3 pm			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 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 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 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: 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.
4 pm						This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group NACHOS 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen / Preteen This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Teen / Preteen Event Details: NACHOS members, it's our monthly meeting!
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 "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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare 101 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Night Page Turners 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Zoom / Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group Teen Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teen / Preteen This event is in the "Teen / Preteen" group Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library Room: Living Room Age Group: Teen / Preteen Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Teens (grades 8 and up), come join us as we discuss this month's book club choice. Book choice for this month TBA. Books are available in the library. We'll munch on snacks while we chat and have an activity or craft!