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It is the mission of Waukesha Public Library to provide a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information to achieve their full potential.
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Do you know Poe? 
Waukesha Reads - The Big Read community-wide reading program will celebrate Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe with a full calendar of events from September 26 - November 7. Programming based on Poe's work includes a live stage Poe performance, a haunted house at Catholic Memorial, StorySlam events and workshops by Ex Fabula, film, music, theater, art, discussions and more. The calendar of events is available online, or at Waukesha Public Library and most Waukesha Reads partner locations.
Free copies of Poe's work in both English and Spanish and copies of the children's companion title, The Tell-Tale Start by Gordon McAlpine, will be available at the Library beginning September 2, while supplies last. Books and program information also will be available at Waukesha's Friday Night Live, September 26 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. and at the Waukesha Farmers' Market, Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 a.m.-Noon.
 The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role of reading in American culture by exposing citizens to great works of literature and encouraging them to read for pleasure and enrichment. Waukesha Public Library is one of 77 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive a grant to host a Big Read project this year. |
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Thursday, September 18
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
An easy fall lawn care workshop on organic lawn care methods that save you time and money! More details are on the website or at the Reference Desk.
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Monday, September 22
6:30 p.m.Join us to watch the newly released movie Cesar Chavez and his nonviolent struggle for justice and equality for migrant farm workers. A discussion led by Dr. Elena De Costa, Carroll University, will follow. More details are available on our website or at the Reference Desk.
 For more details and information on adult programs, please call 262-542-3682.
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Super Mario Party and Mario Super Sluggers Tuesday, September 9 3:30 p.m. Stop by to play Super Mario Party and Mario Super Sluggers! Snacks will be provided!
Join a teen club this month! New members are always welcome! Teen Manga and Anime Club Third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Group Last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Teen Book Club Last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
For more details and program information on
teen programs, call 262-524-3682.
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Comic & Graphic Novel Reading Club  Thursdays, Sept. 25., Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Grades 1-3: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Required registration begins September 2.
Be a part of our newest club! Book titles are available on the Borrow a book from the library or bring your own copy.
Think- Build- Create
Mondays, September 22 & 29
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Required registration begins September 8.
Open to children grades 3-6. Use the Library's new 3-D printer, create your own board game and so much more!
Minecraft Club
Tuesdays, October 7-28
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Required registration begins September 15.
Open to children grades 2-6.
Children will be encouraged to explore new worlds
and build things.
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Public Art Request for Proposals  The Library's Public Art Committee is celebrating 10 years! To celebrate, the Committee seeks to build the collection through the acquisition of one or more additional works of art. The Waukesha Public Library is requesting proposals from artists interested in designing and implementing a specific work of art for this facility. Selected artists will work with the members of the Library's Public Art Committee and Executive Director to develop and implement their design.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
The Friends of Waukesha Public Library provide financial support for the Library's Summer Reading Programs. Their contributions for programs and incentives helped to inspire 4,200 children, teen and adult participants to get reading this summer.
Not a Friends member yet?
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The Library is closed on Labor Day
Monday, September 1
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Monday Night Movies
The movies begin
at 6:30 p.m.
and are PG 13.
Questions? Please contact the Reference Desk at 262-524-3682.
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The 2014 Waukesha Reads Book Selection is
More information and program updates are on the Waukesha Reads website or our
Facebook page.
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