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.
Sign Painting Class
THURSDAY, October 9th, 5:30 pm
Join us for a class to create your own board sign for your home. Designs chosen from a selection of options during pre-registration. Class taught by Shannon Nicklaus of WeBe Crafting.
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3rd
We are requesting $20 payment (Due day of program) to help offset the costs.
If this is a hardship but a program of interest to you, please contact Molly and we’ll figure it out!
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
Oct. 1:
Join us for a fun conversation with Laura Reynolds, Co-Founder of the Arts Hub. She’ll talk about the new building and how creativity brings us together.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/jhMVxZCPbpRLKxQU6
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!)
December 3: Waupaca High School Madrigal Singers
Watch our website for details about each month
Library Book Club
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am
- September 20: Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
- October 18: Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo with James Patterson
Link to join for September: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87807761811?pwd=2EhNu4D8ib4TknxA1R0dXJWd1KU2vO.1
Meeting ID: 878 0776 1811
Passcode: 679592
Book-to-Movie Club
Book-to-Movie Club: 10am-??
Saturday, September 27th
“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie
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
We’re back!!
Join us for another installment of our Film Series!
We will be watching “Wait Until Dark” from 1967, starring Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin. Another classic film with an introduction by the late Dr. Jack Rhodes, starts at 1:30pm.
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
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!
