Scary Story Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Scary Story Writing Contest!

K-2^nd Grade
“Werewolf”
 by Sydney Jezik

3^rd – 4^th Grade

“There’s only three more days till Halloween…”
by Ellen Finnel

5^th – 6^th Grade

“Finding Uncle’s Tractor”
 by Stephanie Wallen

Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize from the library. Plus, a portion of each winning story will be read at our Scary Story Afterschool Adventure on Thursday, October 14.  

COMING SOON.... Scary Story of the Day!  One contest story per day will be published on this blog from now until Halloween.

Teddy Bear Time Thursdays! - New Session

Just added to our calendar - a Thursday morning Teddy Bear Time!
The program takes place Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. 
Teddy Bear Time  is a 30 minute program full of songs, activities, stories and fun especially for 2 and 3 year olds and their caregivers. If you would like to join us for this new session, please register here

Second Toddler Time Session Added!

Our Toddler Time program has been so popular this season that we have added a second session! Toddler Time will now meet at 10 a.m. AND 10:40 a.m. on Thursdays.  Toddler Time is a fun and active 20 minute program for toddlers (ages 1 and 2) and a favorite adult.  We share stories, songs and rhymes each week.  There are still a few spots available for the 10:40 program.  For more information or to register for the program, click here.

New Storyboxes!

Check out some of our new storyboxes here at the library! 
Each storybox centers around a different theme and includes fun books and toys.

How to Draw Manga Style Workshop for Teens

How to Draw... Manga Style
with Nick Katzfey

On Wednesday, October 13 at 4 p.m. the library will host a how to draw program with artist and illustrator Nick Katzfey.  Nick will show us years of art school tricks, tips and techniques in a FREE one-hour workshop.  Come learn to draw people, poses, characters, costumes, and other cool stuff. Bring your sketchbooks and pencils!

This program is presented by the Waunakee Public Library and the Waunakee High School Manga and Anime club and is recommended for grades 7 and up.

To save your space in the program, register online or with a librarian.



This program is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the DPI by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Reading Champion Grand Prize Drawing Winners!

Congratulations to our Summer Library Program
Grand Prize Winners, Reed  and Zoe!

Both Zoe and Reed won  Waunakee Public Library book bags and $25 Borders gift cards.  The grand prize drawing was for readers who completed at least one full reading log this summer which means that both Zoe and Reed read at least 20 hours.  Thank you to all our reading champions who entered the contest and congratulations Reed and Zoe!

Movies @ the Library!

Join us for some great movies in our library programming room.  We’ll serve (free!) lemonade and popcorn, or you can bring your own snack.  We aren’t allowed to publish specific movie titles but movie descriptions and ratings can be found below.  Please call the library for more details, if needed.

Friday, September 17 at 2 p.m. (Early Release Day)
See the new movie about wimpy kid, Greg Heffley and his attempts to survive middle school. Based on the book by Jeff Kinney. Rated PG

Wednesday, October 27 at 2 p.m. (Early Release Day)
Just in time for Halloween!  See the spooky story of a curious girl named Coraline who unlocks a mysterious door in her family's new home and enters into an adventure in a parallel reality. Based on the book by Neil Gaiman.  Rated PG.

Thursday, October 21 at 3:45 p.m.
Celebrate Teen Read Week “Books with Beat”.  Join us for this new movie starring Miley Cyrus.  The story follows Ronnie (Cyrus) and her estranged father as he tries to restore the loving relationship they once had. But reconnecting with his rebellious daughter isn’t easy, so he chooses the one thing they still have in common — music. Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks.  Rated PG.

Monday, December 6 at 2 p.m. (Early Release Day)
Bah Humbug!  Join us for the newest version of a beloved Christmas classic.  Jim Carrey stars as Scrooge.  Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Rated PG.