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It is the vision of the Waukesha Public Library to provide
a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all
ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information
necessary to achieve their full potential.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
One of the best ways to encourage learning and provide a solid foundation for school and learning success is to spend time sharing books with your child every day.
Babies and children not yet enrolled in Kindergarten are encouraged to participate in this new program, sponsored by the Friends of Waukesha Public Library. Stop by to learn more about the exciting early literacy activities that we have planned for you and your child.
Join us for a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a special storytime with Kathy Luck and her loveable puppet friends followed by a morning of fun and easy early literacy activities. No registration required.
Introducing a New Way to Search! - CaféPlus
Get even more results from our catalog by using the new CaféPlus search. CaféPlus allows you to simultaneously search the Library's databases, along with the catalog, to see magazine and newspaper articles in your search results - in addition to the books, DVDs, CDs and other library resources you are used to seeing already. Check out this short instructional video and give it a try today!
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Did You Get an eReader for Christmas?
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The Library offers an Intro to eBooks workshop, designed to help you get your eReader up and running with the Library's eBook service, OverDrive. It includes tips and tricks for downloading  eBooks, demonstrations using NOOK, Kindle and iPad, and plenty of time for Q&A. The class schedule can be found on Library website. For more information about the Overdrive collection or the Intro to eBooks workshop, please contact the Reference Desk
at 524-3682.
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Stop by the Teen Zone after school for an afternoon of open play. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to play from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Snacks will be provided!
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Join us for these JANBOREE events! 
Defy Gravity - Olympic Showcase
Friday, January 17, 6:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Waukesha North High School
2222 Michigan Avenue
Take in a beautiful array of performers displaying great feats of athleticism in the spirit of the Olympic Games. Limited seating: Free tickets are available at the Library beginning Monday, January 6.
Comedy Sportz
Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy fast paced improvisational comedy games and scenes... all based on audience suggestions and participation.
Fun for the whole family!
Both programs sponsored by Friends of Waukesha Public Library.
Crecer Juntos Como Familia
(Growing Together As a Family)
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Monthly beginning January 9
Presented in Spanish. Registration begins December 30
Each of the Family Nights include activities embracing the strong, family-centered traditions of Latino culture while also building upon those traditions in new and creative ways. Family Nights are held in collaboration with the Waukesha Hispanic Collaborative Network.
Mondays, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Monthly beginning starting January 27
Registration begins January 2, for kids in 3rd - 6th grades
Children interested in inventing, creating, and exploring are encouraged to register for one or all of these classes.
We provide supplies; you provide the imagination and creativity!
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 The Library will once again be a distribution site for federal and state tax forms in 2014. The forms have been ordered, and, barring any last minute legislation, are expected to be available at the Library in mid to late January. Please check our website or contact the Reference Desk at (262) 524-3682 for arrival information. Tax forms can also be accessed online from the IRS or at the WI Department of Revenue.
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Mem bership Renewal
The Friends of Waukesha Library membership renewal campaign is underway. If you haven't already received it, your renewal notice should arrive in the mail shortly. All paid renewals will receive a gift certificate for one item from the Friends book sale shelf. Also, paid renewals received by January 19 will be included in the membership drive book lover's gift basket drawing!
Membership Drive
The Friends quarterly membership drive will run January 13 - January 19. If you are already a member, please encourage your family or friends to join in supporting the Friends and Library.
Upcoming Friends Meeting
Come see what we are all about! The next meeting of the Friends Executive Board will be held on Monday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's second floor Board room. All interested members are welcome to attend.
Don't Forget to Save the Date
The Friends 50th anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, April 27 at the Rotunda in downtown Waukesha. More information coming soon!
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The Library is closed on:
Tuesday & Wednesday,
December 31
& January 1 |
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Adult Book Group
7:00 p.m. Wednesday
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6:30 p.m.
January 13
& January 27
For more details
or movie titles,
please call
262-524-3682 or
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