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!