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
FRIDAY, May 22 at 11 am
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, all about Ed the Diver and his mermaid Christie. They’ll share about their mission to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways, the underwater recovery business, and they way they spread joy far and wide.
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Come hear from Liz Kneer, Exhibit Room Coordinator at Waupaca Public Library. She’ll share about her job, the Library Foundation and more!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/faX1HKgTnKkJXWj46
March registrstion CLOSED. Walk-ins welcome!
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. Will be on a break June-August.
Library Book Club
Hosted the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 am-
- March 21: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- April 18: Marriage at Sea: A true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst
Join us for casual discussion in person or on zoom!
Meeting link for March will be posted by March 20th
Book-to-Movie Club
Book-to-Movie Club: 10am-??
Saturday, March 28
Read along and then watch, “Seabiscuit” for our next club meeting! Compare, contrast, and come ready for casual discussion and viewing of this classic.
Extra copies available at the library.
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
This month we will be watching “Shane” from 1953, starring Alan Ladd. 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.
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!
