Pajama Time!

Join us for a night of stories, songs, and Pajama Jammin'! Wear your PJ's to this special story time with our new children's librarian, Miss Betsy! All are welcome! Monday, December 19 from 6:30 - 7pm

Tales of Greek Mythology

Today's Terrific Tuesday program was wonderful! We saw the Traveling Lantern Acting Troupe from Portland, Oregon perform Tales of Greek Mythology. Check out a few of our favorite photos from this fun event!

Zoo Mobile!

On Tuesday, July 5th the Henry Vilas Zoo Mobile made a special stop at the library. Here are a few of our favorite pictures from the event.

One World Many Stories!

A slide show of our fun so far!

Drop-in Crafts at the Library - Pinwheels!

We made pinwheels this week at the library! 
Here are a few of our creations!

Library Drum Circle

Our library drum circle was a wonderful success!  Thank you to everyone who came and played with us.  Check out a few of the pictures we took.

Disney at the Library!

Did you see a dog in the library?  Today we had a very special visitor, Disney the PAWS to Read Dog!   Disney and his owner Staci told us all about the ways that Disney helps people.  Disney visits hospitals, dorms, nursing homes and more!  He helps people feel better when they are sick or scared.
Disney also loves to listen to stories.   Staci even read us one of Disney's favorite books.  Disney also listens to stories in our popular PAWS to READ program. Thank you Staci and Disney for visiting us!

Summer Kick-Off Celebration - Drum Circle!

One World, One Sound
Drum Circle
Tuesday, June 21
2 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m.

Come be a part of a drum circle – No experience necessary! We’ll all have fun playing together as we learn some basic rhythms, chants and more with our special guest Elmore Lawson.  Drums and rhythm toys are provided.  This program is for families and children preschool and up.


PLEASE NOTE:


Our special performances are completely free, but we do require a ticket to enter. Tickets will be available in the children’s area of the library beginning two hours before the start of each “Terrific Tuesday” program. Due to space limitations we recommend arriving early to claim your ticket. We also ask that large groups be limited to 10 or less per event. Please note age restrictions for each program.

Meet Disney!

Come meet Disney,
the PAWS to Read Dog!
Friday, June 17
2 p.m.
Grades K - 4
Come meet Disney, a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) who loves books and people! Disney is a very busy dog with many important jobs. He is a certified Pet Partner therapy dog with Delta Society and a member of Dogs on Call. He visits hospitals, college dorms, nursing homes, schools, libraries, and many special charity events throughout Dane County! Staci, Disney's owner, will tell you about all the fun and interesting things Disney does. Plus, hear one of Disney’s favorite stories. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 849-4217 or click here.

Teen Art Contest

Our 3rd annual Teen Art Contest is going on right now!  Stop by the library to pick up an entry form and start creating.  Enter your artwork in the contest before August 6 and you could win a $50 Target Gift Card!  The theme this year is "You Are Here".  The contest is open to artists 12 to 18 years old. Pick up an entry form for more information!

Movies @ the Library

Remember, early release days are movie days at the library!

May 27, 2011
2 p.m. 

A super villain's (Will Ferrell) dreams have come true when he conquers the city's protector Metro Man (Brad Pitt) gaining control of Metro City. But when a new villain (Jonah Hill) is created and chaos runs rampant, the world's biggest "mind" and his comic sidekick Minion (David Cross) might actually save the day. With an all-star cast - including Tina Fey - and amazing animation, this movie is packed with high-flying action and non-stop laughs.

Rated PG
Running time: 95 minutes

Summer Programs

Summer is a great time to be at the library!  We have many wonderful events planned from a drum circle kick-off to puppet shows, story times, science experiment shows and more! You won't want to miss a thing. 

Stop by the library and pick up a copy of the newsletter today!
Registration for summer library events begins June 6.

Newspaper Correction

Newspaper Correction

Our “Love That Music” After School Adventure on March 10 was a fun study of music through the ages with special guest, Janet Jones.  There were a total of 29 children and adults who took part in the program.  Unfortunately, there was a misprint made in the Waunakee Tribune that incorrectly stated the number of people who attended. 

It was a fun program for those of us who had the chance to learn more about Mozart, Beethoven and Bach!  Next month’s afterschool adventure will be “Sport Stacking” on Thursday, April 14 at 3:10 p.m.

And the winner is...

The "People's Choice Winner" of the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest is...

Snow Dog by Alexis Slowik


Congratulations Alexis!  


Remember, all ten finalists are invited to the program on March 2nd and will receive a copy of one of Mr. Lansky's books of poetry.  We hope to see you  there!  


 

Poetry Contest Voting ends Monday!

Hurry, you only have a few more days to vote for your favorite poem! Voting will end Monday, February 28 at 10 a.m.  The winner will be announced and notified that day.

Poetry Contest Top Ten Finalists!

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest!  We had many wonderful entries and the competition was tough.  It was a difficult decision for the judges, but we are ready to announce the top ten finalists. The writers of all ten will receive a copy of a book by Bruce Lansky to be autographed during his library visit on March 2nd. One of these ten will also be chosen by YOU as the People's Choice Favorite. 

Top Ten Finalists in the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest
(in alphabetical order by title)


Frost by Katie Gumley
Gum by Lauren Doescher
If I Were... And If You Were by Grace Johnson
I Love You by Miranda Iljazi
I'm Running a Race by Madelyn Van Hollen
Lemonade by Nathan Stevens
Orange by Joe Miller
Snow Day by Jedidiah Mayhak
Snowdog by Alexis Slowik
The Village by Rebecca Swenson

Congratulations to all ten poets! 

Now it is time to choose YOUR favorite.
Read all ten poems by clicking on the titles above. When you decide which poem is your favorite, click here to vote!  Remember, the winning poem will be declared "People's Choice Favorite" and the author will be given the honor of introducing Mr. Lansky when he visits the library.  Not able to vote online?  Ballots are also available at the library.  One vote per person, please.

Happy Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder!

Monday, February 7
4 p.m.
 

Come celebrate the birthday of Wisconsin author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder! We’ll share a story about Laura and her family, craft a pioneer toy, make some butter for a snack and more.
Recommended for K-4th grades.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Please register here.

Poets Wanted!

Waunakee Public Library is sponsoring a Poetry Contest for students in K-6th grades!  Write an original poem, enter it in the contest and you could win a copy of a book by our guest author, Bruce Lansky. Ten poems will be chosen for publication on our website and all of Waunakee will be invited to vote for a favorite.  The writer of the winning poem will have the honor of introducing the "King of Giggle Poetry"  when he visits the library on March 2.  This entry form has more details.  Print one off today and start writing!