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Greater Milwaukee El Sistema Registration Night

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

To register students for our after-school program.

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

To register students for our after-school program.

Studio 321 Equipment Training: 3D Printer

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Learn how to use the 3D Printers. Registration is required for all adults and children attending. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Studio 321
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the 3D Printers. Registration is required for all adults and children attending. 

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.

titles for tots

Titles for Tots

Friday, September 19, 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.

Public Art

Public Art Reception

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

All are invited as we honor the 20th anniversary of our Public Art Collection and celebrate our most recent art installations. 

A short presentation will kick off the reception at 3:15 PM, with refreshments to follow. 

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

All are invited as we honor the 20th anniversary of our Public Art Collection and celebrate our most recent art installations. 

A short presentation will kick off the reception at 3:15 PM, with refreshments to follow. 

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.

music mondays

Music Mondays

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Join us for 30 minutes of songs and rhymes to encourage singing, dancing, and playing. Nursery rhymes have never been so fun!

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of songs and rhymes to encourage singing, dancing, and playing. Nursery rhymes have never been so fun!

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.

4-H Youth Planning Meeting

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is an OPEN, annual kick-off, community planning meeting for any youth wanting to get involved in 4-H Youth Leadership. The current size of our group is 25 youth members but be...

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

This is an OPEN, annual kick-off, community planning meeting for any youth wanting to get involved in 4-H Youth Leadership.

wiggles and giggles

Wiggles & Giggles Storytime

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Let's shake those sillies out with fun stories, singing, dancing, and more!

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Let's shake those sillies out with fun stories, singing, dancing, and 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.

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.

ELL classes

English Language Learning @ WPL

Tuesday, September 23, 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 snack hour

Teen Snack Hour

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

pajamarama

PajamaRama

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Kathy and her lovable puppet friends for cozy bedtime stories. PJs, pillows, and fuzzy slippers optional. 

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Miss Kathy and her lovable puppet friends for cozy bedtime stories. PJs, pillows, and fuzzy slippers optional. 

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.

Genealogy Collections and Services at the Wisconsin Historical Society

Genealogy Collections and Services at the Wisconsin Historical Society

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

The Wisconsin Historical Society boasts one of the top five genealogy collections in the country.

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

The Wisconsin Historical Society boasts one of the top five genealogy collections in the country.

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 Memory Cafe Image

Waukesha Memory Café

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Great American Road Trip

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:

Great American Road Trip

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.

The Bibliophiles Book Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion of Book led by an individual

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

Discussion of Book led by an individual

Teen After School

Teen After School Activities

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
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.

Common Threads Fiber Group

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

gathering of fiber art folks to share ideas and friendship

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

gathering of fiber art folks to share ideas and friendship

Book Discussion: While You Were Out by Meg Kissinger

Adult Book Discussion: While You Were Out by Meg Kissinger

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Come discuss While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence by Wisconsin journalist Meg Kissinger.

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

Come discuss While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence by Wisconsin journalist Meg Kissinger.

Preschool Fun Days

Preschool Fun Days

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Prepare for school success at the Library! Children ages 3-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning of stories and early literacy activities. We’ll focus on the five key early literacy skills: READ! TALK! SING!

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Prepare for school success at the Library! Children ages 3-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning of stories and early literacy activities. We’ll focus on the five key early literacy skills: READ! TALK! SING!

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.

Sheepshead for Learning In Retirement members

Thursday, September 25, 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

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to play and meet other building buddies! LEGO® bricks are provided.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to play and meet other building buddies! LEGO® bricks are provided.

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.

East Sutton Hoa Annual Meeting

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Meeting  

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 Meeting  

Vision Connections with Vision Forward

Vision Connections with Vision Forward

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Living with Vision Loss? You're Not Alone! Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with vision loss for years, this event will offer helpful information, support, and tools to make daily life easier.

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

Living with Vision Loss? You're Not Alone! Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with vision loss for years, this event will offer helpful information, support, and tools to make daily life easier.

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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Playgroup

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, fingerplays, and other activities that help encourage a love of reading. Storytime is followed by an informal playgroup for families.

Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, fingerplays, and other activities that help encourage a love of reading. Storytime is followed by an informal playgroup for families.

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.

Sunbeam Project (Making Hygiene Kits)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Make hygiene kits for refugees living in the greater Milwaukee area.

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

Make hygiene kits for refugees living in the greater Milwaukee area.

Hello Saturday

Hello Saturday!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Kick off the weekend with a smile! Each Saturday will feature an exciting new activity.

September 27: Cardboard Creations and Recycled Crafts

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

Kick off the weekend with a smile! Each Saturday will feature an exciting new activity.

September 27: Cardboard Creations and Recycled Crafts

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.