New Year, New books to read :)

January 2026

Library News

We are taking a Storytime Break in January. We are also looking for your input on the best day and time to have Storytime at the Wautoma Public Library.

Parents and caregivers, please fill out our very short survey!

Storytime Survey

Join us for a fun night of Trivia on Friday the 13th of February at 6pm at the World War II Memorial Building! Trivia will be run by Elite Trivia of Wisconsin, snacks and refreshments will be provided by the Wautoma Public Library, the knowledge will be provided by you!

$60/team, up to 6 people per team

Space is limited to 15 teams, so don't dilly-dally and sign your team up now!

Programming

Free Family Fun with prizes donated by the Friends of the Wautoma Library! Thank you Friends!

Save the date for our 3rd Soup & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at noon!

Mah-Jongg is a social game of strategy and luck. Over the course of three sessions, learn to play this challenging game.

These classes are for adult beginners and no experience is necessary.

Space is limited, please register today! 920-787-2988

Crafternoons+

Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm

Casual, cozy crafts and games for kids

Slow Stitch Gathering

2nd Thursday at 1:15 pm

Bring your fabrics, yarn, and needles to the library to stitch, loop, chat, share, and create!

Next Gathering- January 8

Wee Play

Wednesdays 10 am-noon

Kids can play independently, with other kids, or with caregivers. During play, their motor skills, language skills, problem solving skills, and social skills will develop!

Plus, adults get to meet other cool parents or guardians.

Genealogy Group

3rd Tuesday @ 1 pm

Contact: Sue Davis

262-389-7808

Next meeting Jan 20

Page Turners

2nd Wednesday @ 1:30 pm

February 11- The Art Thief: a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession by Michael FInkle

Novel Nights

2nd Thursday @ 6 pm

February 12- The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Library of Things

Check out our Library of Things for winter activity ideas!

Experience Passes

Wisconsin Historical Society | Admission for 2 adults and children under 18 | 7 day check out | Check availability
Building For Kids Children’s Museum | family admission, up to two adults and unlimited children under 18 in the immediate household | Check availability
Milwaukee County Zoo | Admission and parking for up to 8 guests in one vehicle | Check availability
Central Wisconsin Children's Museum | Admission for up to 5 humans | Check availability

The passes check out for 3 days and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by the library to check it out for yourself!

Digital Resources

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Winnefox Library System recently added a fourth “Plus Pack” to our streaming Kanopy offerings. In addition to our Favorites, Easy Watching, and Kids Plus Packs, our latest acquisition, the "Family Friendly" Plus Pack, includes heartwarming adventures, animated classics, and feel-good favorites the whole family will love. Titles such as Little Women, Bookworm, The Bear, Abel's Island, The Last Unicorn, Miss Austen Regrets, Misty, and many more!