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Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 welcome to participate. Registration is required. 

Registration Closed
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 welcome to participate. 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.

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, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 welcome to participate. Registration is required. 

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:

Learn about cooking and sample a tasty treat. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. 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.

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.

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Kidz Fun Zone

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Experience a new activity each week! Drop in when you can, leave when you’d like.

July 10: Spy Camp 

July 17: Mini Golf 

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

Experience a new activity each week! Drop in when you can, leave when you’d like.

July 10: Spy Camp 

July 17: Mini Golf 

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.

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Outdoor Storytime

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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.

Farmers Market Storytime

Farmers' Market Storytime

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes while enjoying your treats from the market. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

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

Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes while enjoying your treats from the market. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

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.

Farmers Market Storytime

Farmers' Market Storytime

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes while enjoying your treats from the market. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

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

Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes while enjoying your treats from the market. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

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.

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Colorín Colorado: Cuentos en la Biblioteca

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

¡Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, actividades, y una paleta helada con toda la familia! Este programa está dirigido a las familias hispanohablantes con niños pequeños. No se necesita registrarse.

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

¡Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, actividades, y una paleta helada con toda la familia! Este programa está dirigido a las familias hispanohablantes con niños pequeños. No se necesita 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.

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.

storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30pm
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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.

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Family Fun Days

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

IF IT’S A TUESDAY IN THE SUMMER, IT’S FAMILY FUN DAY! 

Join us for this family-friendly performance: Wildlife in Need

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

IF IT’S A TUESDAY IN THE SUMMER, IT’S FAMILY FUN DAY! 

Join us for this family-friendly performance: Wildlife in Need

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.

Art Explorers

Art Explorers

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Color your world with art projects inspired by the masters! Learn about the work of famous artists and create your own masterpiece to take home. Each child (ages 5-12) must have an adult with them when using the makerspace.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Studio 321
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color your world with art projects inspired by the masters! Learn about the work of famous artists and create your own masterpiece to take home. Each child (ages 5-12) must have an adult with them when using the makerspace.

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.

fun

Kidz Fun Zone

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Experience a new activity each week! Drop in when you can, leave when you’d like.

July 10: Spy Camp 

July 17: Mini Golf 

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

Experience a new activity each week! Drop in when you can, leave when you’d like.

July 10: Spy Camp 

July 17: Mini Golf 

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.

storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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

Join us for a drop-in Storytime for kids of all ages! Bring a blanket and your lunch. During bad weather, storytime will move into the Children's Dept.

* There will be no storytime on July 1 or July 4.

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.

Messy Masterpieces

Monday, August 4, 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.

Summer Celebration - Spoon Man

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room A/B at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities,
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a family-friendly performance by “Spoon Man” Jim Cruise at 1:00 PM. Then, stick around for pizza, ice cream, games, and more! 

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

Join us for a family-friendly performance by “Spoon Man” Jim Cruise at 1:00 PM. Then, stick around for pizza, ice cream, games, 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.

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.

Open Studio Time

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Studio 321 at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Waukesha Public Library
Room: Studio 321
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Messy Masterpieces

Monday, August 11, 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Waukesha Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Join other homeschool families for hands-on learning! All ages welcome.

*The December 8 Hangout will meet in Program Room A/B.

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

Join other homeschool families for hands-on learning! All ages welcome.

*The December 8 Hangout will meet in Program Room A/B.

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.

Books for Babies

Wednesday, September 10, 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.