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.
Waupaca Library Renaissance Faire
Saturday August 8th, 9am-4pm
The 4th annual Waupaca Library Renaissance Faire is upon us. Huzzah! Bring ye to the city square to partake in this grand celebration. Find us on the front lawn of the library.
Joining us for this celebration are some returning crowd favorites. Performing troupes from Gryphon Poursuivant Siege Encampment, Wisconsin River Ravens Viking Camp, and Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association will be in our fine library village. Alongside these fine groups will be your library friends who are offering many immersive experiences to create, learn and feel a part of the land of yor. And we will also be joined by our friends from Waupaca Historical Society and the Waupaca Arts Hub!
Upcoming Adult Events
With careful consideration, our program Thursday Spanish conversation group ¿Comó se Dice? has been cancelled. If you would like to continue practicing your Spanish speaking skills, you can book 30 minute chat sessions with Molly (mreinke@waupacalibrary.org) or Simon (sbaumgart@waupacalibrary.org) based upon their individual availability. Thank you for your interest!
Lunch and Learn
First Wednesdays at 12 pm September-May
On a break for summer.
Join us the first Wednesday of every month at noon to hear engaging area locals share about their area of expertise! September is the 2nd Wednesday.
FREE lunch served at each program.
Lunch and Learn is funded through a generous donation in memory of Lee and Christine Driscoll.
Returns September 9th at Noon!
Registration required
Library Book Club
Hosted the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 am-
- July 18th: James
- August: No book club for Arts on the Square
- September: TBD!
Join us for casual discussion in person or on zoom!
Meeting link for July : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81967356871?pwd=wbN3HhmqfG64Rq1cGhi0TH0fHi0Mxf.1
Meeting chat link: https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81967356871
Meeting ID: 819 6735 6871
Passcode: 312368
Book VS Movie
Book VS Movie Club: “Um, actually…”
Thursday, July 30
5-7:30pm
Join us for a new style of discussion, and even competition, between books that have been made into movies! Our next head-to-head debate will be the classic, “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton VS Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” from 1993.
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
Our classic film series will be on break for the Summer!
Please keep an eye out for future films at the library.
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 – Shane – The Narrow Margin –
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!
