Storytimes near WAUNAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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!

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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Join us for an energizing virtual conversation with Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats. Her newest book, The High Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet. From Buffalo Chicken Baked Tacos and Honey Blackberry Overnight Oats to Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta, these satisfying and simple meals are made for everyday life. Getting enough protein is essential. It’s needed for health and strength at every stage of life. The more protein you eat, the more satisfied, energized, and resilient you’ll feel. It builds muscle, fuels hormones, and supports every organ. The High Protein Plate includes the following: - 100 high-protein, craveable recipes for packing protein from breakfast through dessert. - Straightforward guidance on how much protein you really need—and why it matters. - Macros for every recipe, so you can easily track what’s best for you. - Confidence to plan and prepare balanced, purposeful meals. - Meal prep tips to set you up for success all week long. - A 28-day plan to help get you started and stay on track. Whether you’re focused on building lean muscle, balancing blood sugar, boosting energy, or just feeding your family well you need protein. The High Protein Plate makes it simple—and delicious to get enough every day. Register today to learn delicious ways you can incorporate protein into your meals! About the Author: Rachael DeVaux is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller Rachael’s Good Eats. A registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and entrepreneur, she has built a loyal audience of over a million people through her website and Instagram by sharing practical, science-backed guidance on food, fitness, and feeling good. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and young son. Visit RachaelsGoodEats.com to learn more. This event takes place online. Register or submit questions to the author on the Waunakee Library Speakers Consortium portal. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waunakee Public Library

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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! We'll have drawstring backpacks for you to dye, but if you'd like to bring other items to tie-dye, feel free. You are welcome to come just to tie-dye or just to participate in the water balloon fight. Please note that this event could be messy and/or wet and dress accordingly. You will probably wish to bring a towel.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Waunakee Public Library is pleased to present “To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now” on Monday, July 13th at 6:30pm. The show is a one-person interactive presentation, featuring actor Ron Fry as William Shakespeare. Dynamic interpretations of excerpts from some of Shakespeare’s most famous works are combined with a humorous look at life in Renaissance England. The program also includes plenty of opportunities for audience members to star alongside The Bard of Avon. “To Be!” is … Dynamic – Shakespeare is performed by a professional first-person actor who also happens to double as a stunt-man, college teacher, fire-eater, clown, improv-artist, and jouster. Interactive – All ages and learning levels have the opportunity to take the stage, speak Shakespeare’s words and have a great time doing it. Humorous – Shakespeare knew how to use laughter to reach his audience, and “To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now” continues in this glorious tradition.The Renaissance was a fun time and learning about it through “To Be!” is even more fun. Ron Fry is the founding Artistic Director of Optimist Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the Artistic Director for the Bristol Renaissance Faire for 19 years.“To Be!” has been enjoyed by more than 60,000 people since it’s debut in 1993. In addition to “To Be!”, Optimist Theatre produces free Shakespeare in the Park.The organization’s goals include reaching artists and audiences across the economic, ethnic, and experiential landscape by creating art that is accessible to all people.They aspire to educate, entertain, and inspire through creative works of artistic integrity and, in doing so, to serve as a “gateway” theatre experience, bringing new audiences to the arts. Sponsored by Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Madison Community Foundation

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family Ages 4+ only. No registration.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family Ages 4+ only. No registration.

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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. This event takes place online. Register or submit questions to the author on the Waunakee Library Speakers Consortium portal. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waunakee Public Library

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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. He will also cover: - Making the most of your rights, options and entitlements - How and when to enroll in Medicare - What Medicare does and doesn't cover - Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance - And much more! To reserve a spot for this program, please register using the form below, or call 608-999-1000 to RSVP by phone.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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!

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young ReadersEdition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information. This event takes place online. Register or submit questions to the author on the Waunakee Library Speakers Consortium portal. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waunakee Public Library

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5-12), bring your own book and make it sparkle! You'll glue colorful rhinestones to the title or illustration of your book and give it a dazzling look.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Celebrate summer wildflowers with the July Sustainable Studio! Use the art of "flower pounding" to make a unique tea towel. Flower pounding is a technique that uses a hammer and natural pigments from flowers & leaves to create colorful, abstract designs on fabric. You can "hammer out" any stress and craft something beautiful. All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring plants from home. Fresh flowers with high pigment work best. Note: this program will be loud due to hammering the flowers and fabric. You are welcome to bring head phones, ear muffs, etc. to make it a more comfortable experience. Please include any accommodation requests in the Special Notes section of your registration.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

The Library Board of Trustees meets in the library's Board Room. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7:45AM.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Teens and preteens (grades 5-12), it's time for a late night lock-in at the library. We will have food, movies, video games, crafts, and more! A permission slip is required and can be picked up at the library starting June 15th. You must be registered and have a signed permission slip in hand at the start of the event. Any late drop-off or early pick-up times must be arranged with Laura by July 16. Please see the permission slip for more information.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Teens and preteens (entering grades 5 and up), personalize your look! We'll have canvas squares and fabric markers - you bring the creativity. Design patches that could be attached to clothes, bags, or anything else you can think of!

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Let’s get messy! Activities will include science experiments, art projects and anything else that makes a mess. This program will be held outside (weather permitting). Come dressed to make a mess! For grades k-4. Registration Required.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

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+. Please bring your own yoga mat. Abby Bjerke is a Certified Yoga Teacher through Blue Soul Yoga in Waunakee. She focuses on gentle, restorative, and slow flow yoga that emphasizes breath, grounding, and mindfulness. Abby is passionate about building community through yoga and helping others cultivate self-love and mental well-being that extend beyond the mat. Registration is requested but not required.

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, US

Enjoy interactive activity stations featuring experiments, games, and make-and-take projects all about engineering! Build a roller coaster, test your engineering skills against a earthquake, make a catapult, and more! Please note: this is a drop-in program, and all the activities will be available throughout the entire time frame. Ages 4+ only. No registration.