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Photo of Katherine Applegate and her book Odder

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Laser Show

Absolute Science: Laser Show

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
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Come see fun, extreme, absolute science! There will be chemistry, lasers, and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE powder. See a soda explosion, and learn how heat can create sound. 

Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

Antiques Appraisals

Antiques Appraisals with Mark F Moran

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
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We are excited to welcome author and antiques expert Mark F Moran for an antiques and collectibles appraisal event on Saturday, June 28th!

the words Cupcake Decorating above three outlined cupcakes

Cupcake Decorating

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5 and up), we're decorating (and eating) cupcakes! 

the word Crafternoon over colorful splotches

Crafternoon: Pressed Flower Buttons

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5-12), we are making buttons with dried flowers! Use the button maker and flowers to produce some cool personalized buttons. 

Tie-Dye and Water Balloons

Tie-Dye and Water Balloons

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
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Teens and preteens (entering grades 5-12), it's time for some outdoor fun. We'll have a tie-dying station PLUS water balloons! Tie-dye something and then go cool off with a water balloon fight!

Raul the Third

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

(Click here for English session)

Miller and Mike

Miller & Mike

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
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Featuring the talents of former Ringling Bros.

Raul the Third

Drawing Your World with Raúl the Third

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

(También en español aqu

Storm Drain Retrieval Challenge

Storm Drain Retrieval Challenge

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
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Teens and preteens (entering grades 5-12), it's time for a challenge. Can you retrieve items that have fallen below a grate? This challenge will test your ingenuity and your building skills. 

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Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen / Preteen
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5 and up), we're going to make shrinky dinks! Draw on plastic and watch it shrink into fun keychains or just a cool bit of art!

Maker Monday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, K - Grade 4
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Jammie Jams

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Preschool Storytime

9:45am–10:15am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Tiny Tots

10:45am–11:00am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Absolute Science: Laser Show

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
Event Details:

Come see fun, extreme, absolute science! There will be chemistry, lasers, and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE powder. See a soda explosion, and learn how heat can create sound. 

Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

Absolute Science: Laser Show

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4
Event Details:

Come see fun, extreme, absolute science! There will be chemistry, lasers, and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE powder. See a soda explosion, and learn how heat can create sound. 

Ages 4 and up only. No registration required.

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Zoom / Virtual
Age Group: Children, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Book Bike at Live from the Park

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Event Details:

The library will be riding the book bike over to Village Park for Live From the Park! We'll have books for check out, summer reading information, and library swag for all ages! 

Baby Time

9:45am–10:00am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Book Bike at Play in Your Park

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Event Details:

This summer, the Library will be biking to the parks to join in on the fun! We'll bring books for check-out, toys, games, and more! Today's park is Village Park.

 

Open Art Studio

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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. 

Clases de Inglés Gratuitas - Free English Classes

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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Good Morning Games

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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!

Tiny Tots

9:45am–10:00am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Anime Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen / Preteen
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen

Teens and preteens (grades 5 and up), it's anime time! We'll vote on which anime to watch, have a craft or activity, and eat snacks. 

Permission from a parent or guardian is required for Anime Club. Permission slips can be picked up at the Children's Desk.

Antiques Appraisals with Mark F Moran

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Community Hall
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome author and antiques expert Mark F Moran for an antiques and collectibles appraisal event on Saturday, June 28th!

Cupcake Decorating

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen / Preteen
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen / Preteen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5 and up), we're decorating (and eating) cupcakes! 

Jammie Jams

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Preschool Storytime

9:45am–10:15am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Tiny Tots

10:45am–11:00am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Book Bike at Live from the Park

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to Pre-K, K - Grade 4, Teen / Preteen, Adults
Event Details:

The library will be riding the book bike over to Village Park for Live From the Park! We'll have books for check out, summer reading information, and library swag for all ages! 

Baby Time

9:45am–10:00am
Children, Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Waunakee Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, 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.