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Art Therapy with Broken Mirror Healing

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A free art therapy workshop with a focus on those who continue to be affected by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade , but open to the whole community . A small presentation by Mira...

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

A free art therapy workshop with a focus on those who continue to be affected by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade , but open to the whole community .

Youth leadership Group meeting

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Youth leadership group to plan events, open to public if youth want to get involved in a winter service project, craft, fun & presentation on youth leadership too.

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

Youth leadership group to plan events, open to public if youth want to get involved in a winter service project, craft, fun & presentation on youth leadership too.

teen snack hour

Teen Snack Hour

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by to enjoy a snack from our Kitchen and play the Nintendo Switch. Snacks are available while supplies last.

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

Stop by to enjoy a snack from our Kitchen and play the Nintendo Switch. Snacks are available while supplies last.

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, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Holly Jolly Bingo

Let the season fill your heart with joy! Strike a pose with our holiday backdrop, play festive bingo, visit Santa, and enjoy singing carols with students from Waukesha West High School. 

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:

Holly Jolly Bingo

Let the season fill your heart with joy! Strike a pose with our holiday backdrop, play festive bingo, visit Santa, and enjoy singing carols with students from Waukesha West High School. 

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.

Gingerbread House

Create a Gingerbread House

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Kids ages 5-12, create a gingerbread house while enjoying seasonal music. Registration is required for the Dec. 17 session. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 5-12, create a gingerbread house while enjoying seasonal music. Registration is required for the Dec. 17 session. 

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.

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.

Culver's logo and picture of ice cream.

Culver's Night

Wednesday, December 17, 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!

Community Video Game Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A space for folks in the community to come together and play video games! Video games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

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

A space for folks in the community to come together and play video games! Video games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Tabletop Gaming Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s play tabletop games in Studio 321! Ages 18+ We will be continuing our Wisconsin D&D adventure this month. Drop in players are welcome!

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

Let’s play tabletop games in Studio 321! Ages 18+ We will be continuing our Wisconsin D&D adventure this month. Drop in players are welcome!

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, December 18, 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

Waukesha Mutual Aid Network Food Share

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Collecting and distributing food donations

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

Collecting and distributing food donations

De Mujer a Mujer

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

"De Mujer a Mujer" is a psychoeducational group designed for Spanish-speaking women. The group aims to provide education on a range of psychological, social, and spiritual topics r...

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

"De Mujer a Mujer" is a psychoeducational group designed for Spanish-speaking women.

Pebble Valley Neighborhood Meeting

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A meeting space to allow neighbors of Pebbly Valley in Waukesha to share, listen, ask questions about maintaining our community subdivision.

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

A meeting space to allow neighbors of Pebbly Valley in Waukesha to share, listen, ask questions about maintaining our community subdivision.

LGBT Waukesha Crafternoon

Saturday, December 20, 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.

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library is closed for the holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for the holidays.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library is closed for the holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for the holidays.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Happy New Year!

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

Happy New Year!

Monday Movie Matinees

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Add some “reel” excitement to your week! Discover new film favorites and revisit the classics with fellow movie lovers. Popcorn will be served. 

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

Add some “reel” excitement to your week! Discover new film favorites and revisit the classics with fellow movie lovers. Popcorn will be served. 

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.

Courage+ Youth Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

LGBT support group for youth 

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

LGBT support group for youth