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EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Happy Thanksgiving!

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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Happy Thanksgiving!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Closed for staff education.

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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Closed for staff education.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will be closed due to street closures for the Waukesha Christmas Parade.

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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The Library will be closed due to street closures for the Waukesha Christmas Parade.

Winter Book Tasting at Spring City Wine House

Book Tasting @ Spring City Wine House

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all book lovers! Join Waukesha Public Library and bibliophiles like you at Spring City Wine House to get the scoop on titles that will be released this winter. It’s a great...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Calling all book lovers! Join Waukesha Public Library and bibliophiles like you at Spring City Wine House to get the scoop on titles that will be released this winter.

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.

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library
Closing
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Waukesha Public Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Merry Christmas!

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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Merry Christmas!

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

Closing
Branches:
Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closing at 6:00 PM.

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Monday, December 30, 2024 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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Happy New Year!

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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Happy New Year!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Waukesha Public Library

Happy New Year!

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
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Happy New Year!

EARLY LIBRARY CLOSE

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waukesha Public Library

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

Closing
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Waukesha Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 6:00 PM.

Book Discussion: What Eyes Don’t See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come to discuss What Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City. This riveting story documents how Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, along with a group of br...

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Come to discuss What Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City. This riveting story documents how Dr.

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.

Quiet Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Were you a fan of school read-ins and "Drop Everything and Read" days? Join us for an adults-only version of this childhood favorite. We'll gather to read silently in our cozy Carn...

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Were you a fan of school read-ins and "Drop Everything and Read" days? Join us for an adults-only version of this childhood favorite. We'll gather to read silently in our cozy Carnegie Room and enjoy warm drinks and a snack.

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.

Book Discussion: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Demon Copperhead, a two-time, Pulitzer-prizewinning novel. This modern day take on David Copperfield touches on the themes of foster care, child labor, addi...

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Demon Copperhead, a two-time, Pulitzer-prizewinning novel. This modern day take on David Copperfield touches on the themes of foster care, child labor, addiction, and resilience.

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.

Book Discussion: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This special book discussion features a mini food demonstration! We’ll start with a science-based presentation on pretzel making, followed by a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry. ...

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

This special book discussion features a mini food demonstration! We’ll start with a science-based presentation on pretzel making, followed by a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry.

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.

Spring Book Tasting @ Spring City Wine House

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attention bibliophiles! Join Waukesha Public Library at Spring City Wine House to get the scoop on new books that will be released this spring. Share your favorite titles with...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Attention bibliophiles! Join Waukesha Public Library at Spring City Wine House to get the scoop on new books that will be released this spring. 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.

Spring Book Tasting @ WPL

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room A at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

Attention bibliophiles! Join Waukesha Public Library to get the scoop on new books that will be released this spring. 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.

Book Discussion: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging discussion on Kimmerer’s latest book which offers lessons and inspiration from Indigenous wisdom for orienting our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and ...

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging discussion on Kimmerer’s latest book which offers lessons and inspiration from Indigenous wisdom for orienting our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community--based on lessons of the natural world

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.

Book Discussion: My Two Elaines by Martin J. Schrieber and Cathy Breitenbucher

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a meaningful conversation about caregiving and memory loss as we discuss the former WI Governor’s experience becoming caregiver for his beloved wife, Elaine. Dementia C...

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

Join us for a meaningful conversation about caregiving and memory loss as we discuss the former WI Governor’s experience becoming caregiver for his beloved wife, Elaine.

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.