Scary Story Writing Contest

Waunakee Public Library is hosting a Scary Story Writing Contest for Kindergarten through 6th graders!    Judges will choose a winning story in three age level categories.   Entry forms for the writing contest have all the details and can be picked up at the library or downloaded here. 

Winning stories will be read or told at our  Scary Story After School Adventure on October 14 and published right here on this blog!  

New Reading List on our Book Bag Blog - 50 great picture books!

We've compiled a list of 50 classic picture books and newer favorites that are so great, we think everyone should know about them!  The list is on our new Book Bag Blog which features book reviews and recommended reading lists.  You can see it here:  50 Picture Books Everyone Should Know

WPL Teens: Mockingjay is coming!

WPL Teens: Mockingjay is coming!: "Are you a Hunger Games fan who is eagerly waiting for Mockingjay, the third and final book in the series by Suzanne Collins? Here is a cou..."

Fall Newsletter - Get yours today!

With summer winding down, it is time to start planning a great Fall at the library! Our programs for children and families have been added to the online Events Calendar. Also, our new fall newsletter is now available at the library! Some highlights for the coming season include preschool storytimes, a special BabyTime for our youngest pre-readers a Scary Story Writing Contest and more.

WPL Store

The WPL store is OPEN! If you have completed at least 8 lines of your reading log, come choose a prize during library hours August 13 - 19. The "store" is located in our program room on the downstairs level of the library. It is stocked with books for children and teens, plus posters and more. Everyone (with 8 lines or more completed) gets to shop around the store and choose the one item of their choice! Come take a look and be sure to bring your reading log!

Teen Art Contest Winners!

This summer, Waunakee Public Library hosted a "Make Waves" Teen Art Contest sponsored by our Teen Advisory Board and the Friends of Waunakee Public Library. We had 12 wonderful entries from teens in the community. Making a decision was not easy for our judges but we are ready to announce the top 3 submissions. Congratulations!


1st Place Winner
"Peachy Beach" by Jessica Murphy.

2nd Place
"Uniek Splash" by Corban Mayhak

3rd Place
"Saltwater Tears" by Gwendolyn Haag


Congratulations to these artists and thank you to all of the talented teens who entered the contest. All of the artwork, including the top three winning pieces remain on display at the library through the end of this month. Please stop by and take a look!

WPL Store and More

Wow! Where did the summer go? It may still be hot outside, but school is fast approaching and our Summer Library Program is coming to an end. You have until Saturday, August 14 to claim your regular reading prizes. Be sure to stop by the library this week and pick something from our prize buckets!

Already claimed prizes this week? Great, but don't throw away your reading logs yet! You may be eligible to choose a prize from our Waunakee Public Library (WPL) store! At the WPL store, we have books, posters and more. Everyone who has completed at least 8 lines of a summer reading log may "shop" in the store and choose something to take home. The store will be open during library hours August 13 - 19. Be sure to bring your reading log, it will be your ticket to choose a prize!