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.
Plant Exchange
Friday, May 9th 3-5 pm
The perfect event for plant lovers on the front lawn of the library.
- Bring plants
- Take plants
- All kinds of plants allowed: Houseplants, Perennials, Extra Seedlings, etc.
Come and Find Your Plant, Come and Share Your Plant, Participate in any way!
Compost at Home!
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
Join us at 12 pm, Wednesday, May 7th
Join us to hear from Mike Rohrkaste, Executive Director or Fox Valley Memory Project. Learn all about this important initiative.
REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/L47BgDtiRDWnMAmR6
1st Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) to learn something new, and enjoy a meal with us! Library programs are always FREE!
Watch our website for details about each month.
After this month, on a break for summer. We will be returning the 2nd week of September!
Library Book Club
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am
Link to join for April:
Book-to-Movie Club
Book-to-Movie Club: 10am-??
April 26th
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
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 for another installment of our Film Series!
We will be watching “Cool Hand Luke” from 1967 with Paul Newman. A classic film with an introduction by the late Dr. Jack Rhodes, starting 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
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!
