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Gingerbread House

¡Construye una Casa de Jengibre!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Ven a construir una casa de jengibre mientras disfrutas de una taza de chocolate caliente de la Abuelita, pan dulce, y música festiva de la temporada. ¡Todos los materiales serán proporcionados! No es necesario registrarse. 

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

Ven a construir una casa de jengibre mientras disfrutas de una taza de chocolate caliente de la Abuelita, pan dulce, y música festiva de la temporada. ¡Todos los materiales serán proporcionados! No es necesario registrarse. 

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.

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.

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. 

Register Now
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!

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.

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!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

YMCA Nutrition Workshop: Budget-Friendly Meals

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Join Sydney Roberts, a Registered Dietitian from the YMCA, who knows that eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sydney Roberts, a Registered Dietitian from the YMCA, who knows that eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more.

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.

A Decadent Duo: French Silk Pie with Raspberry Sauce

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults

Just in time for Valentine's Day, join French Pastry Chef Katrina Gradinjan to learn how to make French Silk Pie with Raspberry Sauce and enjoy a sumptuous sample.

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

Just in time for Valentine's Day, join French Pastry Chef Katrina Gradinjan to learn how to make French Silk Pie with Raspberry Sauce and enjoy a sumptuous sample.

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.

Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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.

Teen Snack Hour

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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
Event Details:

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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.

Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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.

A Taste of Ireland with Malcolm McDowell Woods

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a delicious sample of Irish stew and soda bread as local author Malcolm McDowell Woods shares the inspiration behind his novel What the Tide Leaves Behind: A Novel of County Donegal. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a delicious sample of Irish stew and soda bread as local author Malcolm McDowell Woods shares the inspiration behind his novel What the Tide Leaves Behind: A Novel of County Donegal. 

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.

Teen Snack Hour

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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
Event Details:

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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.

Edible Book Contest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Family Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate books, art, food, and culture by creating an edible masterpiece inspired by your favorite book! Community members will vote for the winner in each category. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Program Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate books, art, food, and culture by creating an edible masterpiece inspired by your favorite book! Community members will vote for the winner in each category. Registration is required.

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.

Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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.

Kids in the Kitchen

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat! Kids ages 5-12 are invited. Registration is required.

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.

Teen Snack Hour

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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
Event Details:

Teens, stop by the first-floor Program Room to enjoy a snack 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.