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 and Learn
SATURDAY, March 14 at 12 pm
Join us for our new series, Snack and Learn! This time we are going to learn about bees and pollinators from local bee keeper and honey distributer Cindy Chitwood of CC’s Bees. Enjoy tea and snacks with some honey while you learn!
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
March 4th
Join us to learn more about the April 7, 2026 Waupaca School District referendum and how our district continues to deliver a Low Spending, Low Taxing, High Quality education for our community.
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
Hosted the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 am-
- February 21: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
- March 21: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Join us for casual discussion in person or on zoom!
Meeting link for February:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86820226382?pwd=H8EbRubkcWfKgfEK64k05cSYZdd3ki.1
Book-to-Movie Club
Book-to-Movie Club: 10am-??
*Stay tuned for our next selection*
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 February 19th for a special installment of our Film Series, a Marilyn Monroe Marathon!
We will be watching “There’s No Business Like Show Business” at 11am, “The Seven Year Itch” at 2pm, and “Some Like It Hot” at 5pm. Each movie will begin with an introduction by Steve Imm and a classic cartoon prepared by Maggie Thompson.
Movie snacks always provided!
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 – Hannah and Her Sisters –
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!
