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.
Thursday, October 10th, 5:30 pm
Bring your questions about home repair. Learn what you can do before calling the professionals!
If we don’t cover a subject at the first meeting, we are taking suggestions for future meetings!
Upcoming Adult Events
Lunch and Learn
Join us at 12 pm, Wednesday November 13th
Speaker announced soon, but will be connected to our Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.
**PLEASE NOTE** this is the 2nd Wednesday in November.
Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) to learn something new, and enjoy a meal with us! Library programs are always FREE!
Some months we may need to adjust the schedule to accommodate presenter or holidays. Watch our website for details about each month.
Coming Up:
December 4: Madrigal Singers and Dale Feldt with Seasonal Memories
REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/vz5gymGWVXgHvEUw9
Library Book Club
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am
- September: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
- October: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
- November: TBA-Will be Holocaust/WW2 themed to tie into our November Holocaust exhibit!
- December: Trying something new….. We will be doing choose your own HOLIDAY theme book to come discuss. Some favorites of the host will be listed soon.
Link to join for September: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81056887565?pwd=gTHRB7jpsX1nh2Fv8wQctWsIdI5KiE.1
Meeting ID: 810 5688 7565
Passcode: 630225
Insights with Ivan
Insights with Ivan-3rd Thursdays at 3:30pm
Taking a break and will return in the Fall!
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
Oct 3: “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” at 1:30 pm
1941 American romantic comedy film about a boxer, mistakenly taken to Heaven is given a second chance on Earth
November 14th “The Great Dictator”
December 5th “The Bishop’s Wife”
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
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!
