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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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Have you always wanted to write your life story? Would you like to explore your artistic side? Do you need to brush up on on your computer skills? Gale Courses offers hundreds of classes focused on professional development, technology skills and personal enrichment!
Beginning in January, every Waukesha County library cardholder will have access to Gale Courses! These are interactive, instructor led courses that you take online. These classes usually cost $99 each, but will be offered to Waukesha County residents for free! Courses run for 6 weeks and new sessions begin every month.
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Recycling 101 Thursday, January 22
7:00 p.m. New cart, new collection system, new recyclables! Still have questions about the changes to Waukesha's recycling program? Are you familiar with the new list of recyclables and non-recyclable items? A Waukesha County staff person will answer these and any other questions you might have about the new recycling system. For more details about this or any other Adult Services programs, please check at the Reference Desk or call 262-524-3682.
Mario Kart Tournament
Tuesday, January 13
3:30 p.m.
The fastest racers win!
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited and prizes will be provided!
For questions or more details about this or any other Teen program, please check the new Winter Spring brochure.
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Action-Packed Birthday Comedy with Circus Boy
Saturday, January 17
10:00, 10:45 & 11:30 a.m.
Circus Boy blends comedic skills and circus acts. He has been known to ride a titanium unicycle & balance on a ladder while juggling with his mouth. According to Ripley's
Believe it or Not!, he has ridden the world's smallest bicycle!
Character Birthday Activities
Saturday, January 17
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 
Celebrate your favorite book characters with games, crafts and activities. Birthday treats will be served. These  programs are sponsored by Friends of Waukesha Public Library. 
Think- Build- Create!
Thursdays, January 15 & 29
4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
The Children's Program room will be turned into a Makerspace with materials available for children to explore, think outside the box, build, and create.
This is a drop- in program for Grades 2-6.
To register for a program: call 262-524-3692 or visit the Children's Desk. More details on these and other Children's programs are in the new Winter Spring brochure.
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The Blood Drive is being held at Waukesha Public Library by the American Red Cross. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website.
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Happy New  Year!
All are welcome to attend the next Friends of the Library bi-monthly meeting. The Executive Board meets on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's second floor Board Room. Let us know if you are interested in lending your talents and becoming involved with this vital group! If you are not already a Friend of the Library, please consider joining the Friends today!
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The Library is closed Wednesday,
December 31 and
Thursday, January 1.
No materials will be due and the drive up return will be available.
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Adult Book Group
meets at 7:00 p.m.
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begin at 6:30 p.m.
January 12
 January 26
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Tell us about your Waukesha Reads experience! The 2014 survey is now online.
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For program updates or more information about books and reading,
like us on Facebook.
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