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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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2015 Summer Reading Programs
Grab your capes and masks and unleash your summer reading powers at the Library! Programs are offered for all ages. Registration begins June 1. Children's Summer Reading Clubs
Keep kids reading, learning and having fun all summer long! Our summer reading clubs are open to children from birth through 6th grade. Teen Summer Reading Club Read all summer long for your chance to win prizes weekly and in the Grand Prize Drawing. Teen events will be offered all summer.
Adult Summer Reading Club This is an independent reading program for ages 18 and older. Read books, win prizes and share recommendations with your friends and neighbors.
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 For more details on these or other programs, check online or contact the Reference Desk at 262-524-3682.
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 Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to attend.
Teen Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.June 9: Superhero Mask Making
June 23: Makerspace Day - Junk Crafts
Teen Creative Writing Workshop Thursday, June 25, 2:00 p.m.
Skype with author Kristin Cashore
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 p.m.
 For more programs, check the summer brochure.
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Buchnerfest Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Buchner Park, 231 Oakland Avenue
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.,Interactive Storytime
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.,Ken Lonnquist, Ballads & Story-Songs
Sponsored by Friends of Waukesha Public Library
Family Fun Days - Tuesdays in June3:30 & 7:00 p.m. FREE tickets available at the Children's Desk up to 45 minutes before each show. June 16: Tony Gustin, Bug WhispererJune 23: Magic of Jim MitchellJune 30: The Sword and the Stone, presented by Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Summer Book DiscussionsThree different book discussion groups (1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade) will be held in June and July. A full list of dates and titles can be found in the summer brochure. Walk- in only registration begins on June 1. Books are generously funded by Friends of the Library and are yours to keep when you join us for the discussion! For more details on these and other Children's programs, check online or in our summer brochure.
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We are excited to announce that Waukesha Public Library has received a grant of $13,800 to host The Big Read in Waukesha. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our community and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
Waukesha Reads - The Big Read 2015 will focus on The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin with community-wide activities taking place from September 25 through November 8. More program details will be available on the Waukesha Reads website.
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Want to do something special for Dad?
Day gifts like clothing, sports gear and electronics! A percentage of your eligible purchase helps the Friends support library programming.
 Please remember to renew your Friends' membership - you'll receive a coupon for one free item from the book sale shelf when you do!
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The Library is closed:
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
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Doughnuts & Documentaries
(A new series!)
Les Paul:
Chasing Sound
Tuesday, June 16
10:00 a.m.
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