Welcome to the new year!
Thank you for your continued support of the Wautoma Public Library! We are so happy you keep coming back and sharing our services and resources with others so we can continue serving the community.
In the coming weeks, we are looking forward to several wonderful projects!
First, the library is getting a makeover! To make our space more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone in the community, Thrivent Actions Teams and Ace Hardware of Wautoma are making it possible for us to spruce up the walls with modern colors. We are looking for community volunteers to help with this painting project, so if you have skills in painting, organizing books, or moving shelves, please visit the library or fill out this form to help !
New soft furniture, roll chairs, and a café table will also be added to allow for flexible services and to make library visits comfortable and productive.
In late 2021, the Wautoma Library joined a Strategic Planning Cohort on a mission to connect with the community and learn how we can continue to provide excellent and meaningful services. Your thoughts on our existing services, ways to improve the library, and what is missing in our library are vital for this mission. The survey link is included below, or you can find it on our Facebook page and website. Share your input and enter to win one of eight $25 gift certificates! The survey is open until February 20, 2022. Our Final Strategic Plan will be ready to share later this year.
As you may have noticed, our exterior Main Street wall is also in need of a makeover. The City of Wautoma has given funding toward this project and a small committee is working on options for the wall. Once a direction is decided, fundraising will begin, so we can fix the Main Street Eye Sore!
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Strategic Planning Library Survey |
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We would love your input!
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Complete our Strategic Planning Survey and enter into a drawing for one of eight $25 gift certificates! |
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Ticket to Read
Through February 21, 2022
Ages 6 and up are encouraged to travel the world by joining our winter reading program, Ticket to Read!
Sign up on Beanstack or by visiting the library. Read books, complete activities, and earn rewards and tickets for chances to win a prize basket. |
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Early Literacy Reading Programs |
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Get into the habit of reading to your child before he or she is born. Earn a board book and adorable onesie for your baby!
Keep your child on the path to success by helping them develop the skills needed to read and learn. Kids will earn prizes along the way!
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Tail Wagging Reading Program |
We encourage youth ages 2 to 18 to join our Tail Wagging Reading Program. Kids earn a reward from one of our Community Partners every fifth session!
The program is designed to build confidence and skills in reading out loud (which can be very scary no matter how old you are!)
Paddy the Therapy Dog is at the Library on Tuesdays from 2-6 pm.
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Storytime is every Wednesday at 10:30 AM.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join Xanthe for stories and fun activities.
Masks are encouraged for ages 3+ and required for adults.
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Library Electronic Resources Workshop
Tuesday, January 25th at 4 PM, learn about the different FREE resources you have available from the Wautoma Library and Winnefox Library System!
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New Fountain of Youth :
Reducing Stress
Cathy Favelle, owner of CoreQuest Yoga & Spa will be presenting at the Wautoma Library Thursday, January 27 at 5:30 PM.
The workshop is free!
Cathy will be teaching easy tips and techniques you can start doing right away! The techniques will reduce stress to positively impact your health, happiness, and quality of life.
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Wee Play
Saturday, January 29 from 9am-11am
Families with small children are invited to our first ever Wee Play!
Children can play independently, with other kids, or with caregivers.
Adults can socialize over coffee and donuts.
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Monday, February 14 at 4 pm
Join us for a special Valentine's Day cooking class at the library!
Food included. Limited Space.
Sign up required. Masks required.
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Lunch & Learn
Presidential Presentation
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Tuesday, February 22 at noon, join Tim Mutterer, American Historian, as he presents "the stuff you didn't learn in school" Part II
Door prizes provided by speaker. Please sign up ahead of time for this presentation.
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The Novel Nights Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Library! New members are welcome!
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The Page-Turners Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Library. New members are welcome!
For our February 9th meeting, we are reading Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown.
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Find new Take & Make kits for adults, teens, and kids every month in the Library! While supplies last.
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The Braille Kit includes 4 books to learn braille, an uno game, a wooden alphabet board, and a pocket learning device.
Come to the library to check the kit out or place a hold on it here!
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Bring home one of our Elder Activity Kits.
Seven kits were put together through a partnership with the Waushara Department of Aging to provide caregivers and care recipients with meaningful activities and conversation stimulation.
Each activity can be modified to fit your needs.
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A new diner in town has opened up. This month's special is Pizza! |
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The kids' room has Launchpads, puzzles, games, and activity kits available for checkout. |
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Read one of our new picture books with an animal friend! |
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Digital Downloads
Hoopla has lots of Hallmark favorites to watch on your mobile device. Watch these movies and other Hallmark Channel movies on demand!
Browse the selection here.
Use Libby by Overdrive to instantly download over 1,700 popular Lucky Day titles. |
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Through Gale Courses we offer easy access to lifelong learning opportunities including professional development, technology, and personal enrichment courses.
You can take a six-week, interactive, instructor led online course on business, graphic design, parenting, health, photography, and more!
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Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere within your browser! (App access not included.) Sign up for a 3 day pass, & after 3 days come back and click the link again and log in for continued access.
This resource is paid for by the Winnefox Library System.
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Community Resources for You |
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2022 Lakefly Writing Contests |
Theme: "into the Unknown"
Theme interpretation may be literal, like a journey to a strange place, or figurative, such as a personal risk or an attempt at something new. Categories include: poetry, short story, and personal essay. There is no entry fee. Cash prizes. Deadline is March 5, 2022.
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Waushara County Resource Guide for Waushara residents meeting eligibility guidelines. Information on food pantries, Housing & Utilities, and basic supplies.
All recovery group
Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Capsell Center 205 E Main ST
Fresh Start Al-Anon Family Groups
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
at St. Joseph Office Center
364 S. Cambridge St/Hwy 22
Stay up to date with health tips and trends to keep Waushara a healthy place to live.
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Waushara's Vision Facebook Page will keep you informed on mobile pantry sites and schedules. Residents interested in receiving FREE food can visit one pantry site per week. This food is available for ALL community members.
find resources for support, plan meals with the Senior Dining Menu, and view the current Loose Ends which contains information on the Memory Café, transportation, caregiver resources, and more!
Monday Feb 14, from 10:15 am-11:15am at 480 S. Townline Road, Wautoma, WI
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Wautoma Public Library Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY | (920) 787-2988 | 410 WEST MAIN STREET |
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