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Summer Book Tasting at Waukesha Public Library

Summer Book Tasting

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Attention bibliophiles! Join Waukesha Public Library to get the scoop on new books that will be released this Summer. Share your favorite titles with other readers and add books to your personal reading list.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Attention bibliophiles! Join Waukesha Public Library to get the scoop on new books that will be released this Summer. Share your favorite titles with other readers and add books to your personal reading list.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

James Arts Chairman, Wisconsin Board of Volleyball Officials

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual rules meeting for NCAA women's volleyball.

Program Room A/B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Annual rules meeting for NCAA women's volleyball.

messy

Messy Masterpieces

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style. 

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Culver's logo and picture of ice cream.

Culver's Night

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Support Waukesha Public Library while enjoying something delicious from Culver’s!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Support Waukesha Public Library while enjoying something delicious from Culver’s!

Tabletop Gaming Night

Tabletop Gaming Night

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the third Wednesday evening of the month for tabletop role-playing games in Studio 321. Registration is required. Ages 18+

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Studio 321
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday evening of the month for tabletop role-playing games in Studio 321. Registration is required. Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Waukesha county 4-H leaders association

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Leaders Association members Quarterly meeting

Program Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Leaders Association members Quarterly meeting

summer

Summer In Seoul

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to travel across the globe without leaving the Library! We'll have stations set up to help kids explore the culture and language of Korea.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to travel across the globe without leaving the Library! We'll have stations set up to help kids explore the culture and language of Korea.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

messy

Messy Masterpieces

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style. 

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Waukesha Hot Talks with Fire Chief Rob Goplin

Waukesha Hot Talks - With Fire Chief, Rob Goplin

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wanted to ask a firefighter about their job? Here’s your chance! Meet us for a “spicy” interview session with Waukesha’s Fire Chief, Robert Goplin.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Ever wanted to ask a firefighter about their job? Here’s your chance! Meet us for a “spicy” interview session with Waukesha’s Fire Chief, Robert Goplin.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Waukesha Memory Cafe Image

Waukesha Memory Café

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Saddle up for Smiles

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Saddle up for Smiles

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Breastfeeding Awareness Event

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us in celebrating and supporting families providing breatmilk! This free event offers support, education, and valuable resources for breastfeeding families in our community. &...

Program Room A/B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Join us in celebrating and supporting families providing breatmilk! This free event offers support, education, and valuable resources for breastfeeding families in our community.

Town Hall meeting with Scott Fitzgerald

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are requesting a town hall meeting with Congressman Scott Fitzgerald to discuss issues of importance to our faith based coalition, especially immigration.

Program Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Purpose of Meeting

We are requesting a town hall meeting with Congressman Scott Fitzgerald to discuss issues of importance to our faith based coalition, especially immigration.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

ELL classes

English Language Learning @ WPL

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Adults

This five-week English language class is intended for adult students (ages 18+) whose native language is not English.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

This five-week English language class is intended for adult students (ages 18+) whose native language is not English.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

teen after school

Teen After School Activities

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Join us after school for games, crafts, and other activities. The fourth Tuesday of the month will be Teen Snack Hour. On October 22, Teen After-School Activities will be from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us after school for games, crafts, and other activities. The fourth Tuesday of the month will be Teen Snack Hour. On October 22, Teen After-School Activities will be from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Waukesha LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A support group for LGBTQ+ youth

Program Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Purpose of Meeting

A support group for LGBTQ+ youth

books for babies

Books for Babies

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Learn about the newest board books for babies, then stay for playtime! We’ll introduce titles hot off the press, share literacy tips, and read a story or two.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Learn about the newest board books for babies, then stay for playtime! We’ll introduce titles hot off the press, share literacy tips, and read a story or two.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Accompanying Adults

Caregivers are required to attend programming with their participating children under age 11.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

teen after school

Teen After School Activities

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Join us after school for games, crafts, and other activities. The fourth Tuesday of the month will be Teen Snack Hour. On October 22, Teen After-School Activities will be from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us after school for games, crafts, and other activities. The fourth Tuesday of the month will be Teen Snack Hour. On October 22, Teen After-School Activities will be from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Reptiles and Resiliency

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free outreach event to anyone in the Waukesha Community to learn about reptiles and how they can teach us about coping skills, defense mechanisms and resiliency

Program Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Free outreach event to anyone in the Waukesha Community to learn about reptiles and how they can teach us about coping skills, defense mechanisms and resiliency

Sketchbook Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Experiment with a variety of prompts and mediums to help you grow your sketchbook skills. Bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. Ages 18+

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Studio 321
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Experiment with a variety of prompts and mediums to help you grow your sketchbook skills. Bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Sheepshead for Learning In Retirement members

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 12:15pm - 3:15pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Sheepshead card game

Program Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Sheepshead card game

titles for tots

Titles for Tots

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Discover exciting new children’s books chosen to spark your child’s imagination! We’ll share valuable literacy tips and read a story or two.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Discover exciting new children’s books chosen to spark your child’s imagination! We’ll share valuable literacy tips and read a story or two.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

WPL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-524-3695 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Accompanying Adults

Caregivers are required to attend programming with their participating children under age 11.

Photo/Video Permission

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

LGBT Waukesha Crafternoon

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a low-key event designed for members of the LGBT community in and around Waukesha and their allies to come together. Bring your own craft or try out one of ours. Enjoy conv...

Program Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Purpose of Meeting

This is a low-key event designed for members of the LGBT community in and around Waukesha and their allies to come together. Bring your own craft or try out one of ours. Enjoy conversation or craft in silence.

monday movie

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Settle in for a morning movie! Popcorn will be served. Movie ratings and content vary. 

September 8: A Complete Unknown (R, 2h 21m)

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Settle in for a morning movie! Popcorn will be served. Movie ratings and content vary. 

September 8: A Complete Unknown (R, 2h 21m)