Welcome to the Adult Department!
Housed on the main floor of the Library, we have the daily news, magazines, microfilm, along with books, movies and music for all your information and entertainment needs. Questions are welcome at the main desk. Please let our friendly, helpful staff assist you. Throughout the year we have a full schedule of ongoing programs and special events for adults.
Snack & Learn: Birds of Prey
SATURDAY, January 31st at 12pm
Inspired by our monthly Lunch and Learn program, comes Saturday Snack and Learn! Come learn all about falconry and raptor conservation with Bill Draves and a real peregrine falcon. We will be enjoying charcuterie boards from the downtown business “Gouda Life” while we learn, so bring a friend!
*No registration required
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
January 7th
Come hear from CEC students as they present: Sources of Strength
Register Here:
https://forms.gle/faX1HKgTnKkJXWj46
1st Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) to learn something new, and enjoy a meal with us! Library programs are always FREE! (2nd week in September!)
Watch our website for details about each month
Library Book Club
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am
- January 17: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- February 21: Title Coming Soon
- March 21: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Join us for casual discussion in person or on zoom!
Meeting link will be posted January 16
Book-to-Movie Club
Book-to-Movie Club: 10am-??
Saturday, January 24th
Next month we will be watching “The Scarlet Pimpernel” from 1982.
Read along, and then watch a classic with us! Come ready for casual discussion and viewing with light refreshments provided.
Extra copies available and on display.
Tech Time Appointments
Need help with your laptop computer or electronic device? Call to schedule a one hour appointment for tech help with our library staff. 715-258-4414
Thursday Film Series
Join us on January 15th at 1:30pm for another installment of our Film Series!
This month we will be watching “Hannah and Her Sisters” from 1986, starring Mia Farrow, Dianne Weist, and Barbara Hershey. Our presentation will begin with an introduction by the late Dr. Jack Rhodes, a classic cartoon prepared by Maggie Thompson, and additional comments by Steve Imm.
Snacks provided at each movie!
Jack Rhodes Videos
View recorded lectures on our YouTube Channel
Creature Features – Musical & Romantic Films – Sherlock Holmes: The Spider Woman – The Thin Man – The Glenn Miller Story – Meet Me in St. Louis – Revisiting the Mysteries – The Music Man – On Moonlight Bay – Rhapsody in Blue – Stagecoach – Dangerous Mission – The Prisoner of Zenda – The Steel Helmet – Bringing Up Baby – Cinderella – And Then There Were None – Sherlock Holmes in the Spider Woman – The Spiral Staircase – Sitting Pretty- Here Comes Mr. Jordan – The Bishop’s Wife – Anne of Green Gables – For Me and My Gal – From Here to Eternity – Gaslight – Cool Hand Luke – East of Eden– The Third Man – Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison –
Mural Scavenger Hunts
Waupaca has many beautiful murals in the downtown area. Use these scavenger hunts to help you explore them! Two versions are available, click the description to access the PDF file.
Scavenger hunt for adults and older readers
Picture scavenger hunt for younger adventurers
Stop By For Some Fun!
Our Engagement Table is located just behind the copier in the Adult Department. Stop by anytime for something to do. Offerings are rotated, but include crafts, games, adult coloring supplies and more!
