About the Friends
The Friends of Waunakee Public Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization that works to promote and encourage enhanced services and facilities to benefit the library’s users.
The Friends organized in 1983 to assist in fundraising for a new library, which was built in 1985 at 710 South Street. Since then, The Friends have been continually expanding their activities and projects at the Waunakee Public Library.
Through vigorous fundraising efforts, the Friends were able to make a substantial donation to the capital campaign and help make the current library building (which opened on August 1, 2019) a reality.
The Friends welcome new members and ideas as they continue to help keep the library and literacy at the center of our community!
Get Involved
or email Jean for more information.
The Friends of Waunakee Public Library Inc are registered as a 501(c)3 with the IRS (EIN 47-1318297).
Author Visits
The Friends sponsor visits with Wisconsin authors to share their work with the community.
They also sponsor the Library Speakers Consortium program, providing access to dozens of virtual author talks from bestselling authors around the country.
Holiday Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Book Sale
The 2025 Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, November 22 from 9AM to 3PM at Waunakee Intermediate School, 6273 Woodland Drive.
Vendor spaces are full for 2025, however, you can contact Hilary at wplcraftfair@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist or be the first to know when 2026's list opens. It'll be bigger and better than ever!
We are not accepting book donations for our 2025 Book Sale yet. Please watch this website for updates. Thank you for your interest.
Pi Day
Friends and other library users bake delicious homemade pies for the annual Pi Day Pie Sale every year on March 14th.
BINGO Night
The Friends work hard and play hard! Winners at their 2024 Bingo Party. Join the Friends now and you could be a winner at our next Bingo Night!
Summer Library Program
The Friends sponsor events and prizes for the Summer Library Program each year.
OverDrive Advantage
Coming soon! The Friends fund the purchase of additional eBook and audiobook titles to provide increased access for patrons in Libby/Wisconsin's Digital Library.