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.
2023 Waupaca Community Read
Waupaca Library invites you to participate in our Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, as a part of our Summer Reading Theme: All Together Now. There are two versions of this book, Young Adult and Adult, that will be available for checkout and honor loans at Waupaca Library.
Join us for one of these opportunities to discuss this enlightening book.
June 15th (5:30pm) at Chain Bar
July 15th (10am) at Waupaca Library
August 10th (6pm) at Upper South Park
August 14th (3pm) Teen Meeting at Waupaca Library
2023 Summer Reading Challenge
We are offering 3 unique challenges this year, so you can choose what fits you best!
- 50 Books Challenge
- 1000 Minutes Challenge
- Badge Challenge-Log activities you have done at home or around town to earn your badges!
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn is Back!
Lunch and Learn will return in September. Watch here for updates!
September’s Speaker is already booked! We’re looking forward to hearing from our local Big Brothers Big Sisters representative!
Library Book Club- Adults
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Due to Strawberry Fest, our June Book Discussion has been moved to the 4th Saturday
- June 24: The Last Bookshop in London
- July 15: Braiding Sweetgrass (Community Read)
- August-Taking the month off due to Arts on the Square, we’ll be back in September
Link to join virtually will be posted June 24th
Insight Nights
Insight Nights
3rd Thursdays at 6pm
J.R.R. Tolkien introduced us to the The Hobbit in 1937. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was published in the 50’s. Tolkien’s “world of Middle-Earth” still continues to fascinate and enamor us today. This session discusses the humanistic themes and psychological considerations of this much-loved trilogy.
Insights Nights will be taking a break until September. Watch our website for updates!
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
1st Thursday Film Series
First Thursday Film Series will return in September! Watch here for updates!
Jack Rhodes Videos
View recorded lectures on our YouTube Chanel
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
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!
