Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Waterford Public Library! Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00 - 2:00 (1/3, 1/17, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 6/5, 7/24, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18)
Do you sew, applique, quilt or enjoy crafting? Come to Loose Ends to socialize and share your skills. Bring your in-progress projects and your love of all things crafty.
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00 - 1:00 (1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)
Join this group for the exciting game of Mah Jongg! Meets regularly on Wednesdays in the library's Storytelling Room.
Monday, May 6, 11:00 - 12:00 (Mondays, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 & 5/20)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics such as handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, final wishes, and more. This program is for people who are interested in planning to make things easier for family members, have lost a loved one, or are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. The UW-Extension of Racine County hosts this workshop at Waterford Public Library.
Registration is required on the UW-Extension site:
click here
Monday, May 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Bring your own supplies and ideas! Beginners are welcome. Meets on Mondays in the History Room.
Monday, May 6, 2:00 pm (Mondays, 5/6 & 5/13 at 2 pm)
Enjoy the art of meditation and yoga at the library. Registration is required.
Monday, May 6, 4:30 - 6:00
This engaging 90-minute class will encourage and inspire you to take better pictures. From exposure to editing, we will talk about clever composition concepts to cropping and color correction. Learn about light and get ready to capture creative content with your cell phone this summer! Ages 12 - 17. Registration is required.
Tuesday, May 7, 9:30 - 3:30 (2/6, 3/5, 4/9, 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/12, 12/3)
Bring your paper projects and join this group for crafts and conversation! Meets monthly in the Community Room.
Wednesday, May 8, 10:00 - 1:00 (1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)
Join this group for the exciting game of Mah Jongg! Meets regularly on Wednesdays in the library's Storytelling Room.
Thursday, May 9, 9:30 am
Stories and songs full of adventures! Appropriate for ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Friday, May 10, pickup between 10 - 5
Sign up for an independent exploration of the alphabet! This take-home program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old. Each week, participants will receive a bag to checkout containing a letter of-the-week worksheet, supportive parental information, and a library book relating to the weekly letter. Go-bag pickup will be on Fridays during library hours. Take home the materials to work on throughout the week and return your bag by the following Friday for a new one. Registration is required.
Register at the library for this 26-session take-home program.
Sponsored by Waterford Public Library.
Friday, May 10, 9:30 am (9/15/23, 9/22/23, 9/29/23, 10/6/23, 10/13/23, 10/20/23, 11/3/23, 11/10/23, 12/1/23, 12/8/23, 12/15/23, 1/5/24, 1/12/24, 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/9/24, 2/16/24, 3/1/24, 3/8/24, 3/15/24, 4/5/24, 4/12/24, 4/19/24, 4/26/24, 5/10/24, 5/17/24)
Join us for an in-person exploration of the alphabet! This program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old with an adult. Each week we will study one letter and learn how to sign it in American Sign Language, play and move using letter sounds, and more! Children will leave with a practice packet to work on recognizing each letter. THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Monday, May 13, 11:00 - 12:00 (Mondays, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 & 5/20)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics such as handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, final wishes, and more. This program is for people who are interested in planning to make things easier for family members, have lost a loved one, or are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. The UW-Extension of Racine County hosts this workshop at Waterford Public Library.
Registration is required on the UW-Extension site:
click here
Monday, May 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
Bring your own supplies and ideas! Beginners are welcome. Meets on Mondays in the History Room.
Monday, May 13, 2:00 pm (Mondays, 5/6 & 5/13 at 2 pm)
Enjoy the art of meditation and yoga at the library. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 - 2:00 (1/3, 1/17, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 6/5, 7/24, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18)
Do you sew, applique, quilt or enjoy crafting? Come to Loose Ends to socialize and share your skills. Bring your in-progress projects and your love of all things crafty.
Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 - 1:00 (1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29)
Join this group for the exciting game of Mah Jongg! Meets regularly on Wednesdays in the library's Storytelling Room.
Wednesday, May 15, 10:00am - 12noon
Do you have a stuffed animal friend in need of some care?
Our Loose Ends Animal Hospital is here to help! Bring in your stuffed animal friend to the Community Room anytime between 10 am and noon, and the Loose Ends Sewing Group “nurses” will perform some of the following services:
¨ “Stitches”
¨ Healthy Check-up
¨ Simple Eyes or Nose “mending”
¨ “Boo-Boo” bandaging
While the “patient” is being cared for, go on a scavenger hunt to find all 8 colorful teddy bear pictures!
Pick up your stuffed animal friend, a certificate of health and a lollipop when the checkup is complete! Geared for
ages 6 & under.
Friday, May 17, pickup between 10 - 5
Sign up for an independent exploration of the alphabet! This take-home program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old. Each week, participants will receive a bag to checkout containing a letter of-the-week worksheet, supportive parental information, and a library book relating to the weekly letter. Go-bag pickup will be on Fridays during library hours. Take home the materials to work on throughout the week and return your bag by the following Friday for a new one. Registration is required.
Register at the library for this 26-session take-home program.
Sponsored by Waterford Public Library.
Friday, May 17, 9:30 am (9/15/23, 9/22/23, 9/29/23, 10/6/23, 10/13/23, 10/20/23, 11/3/23, 11/10/23, 12/1/23, 12/8/23, 12/15/23, 1/5/24, 1/12/24, 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/9/24, 2/16/24, 3/1/24, 3/8/24, 3/15/24, 4/5/24, 4/12/24, 4/19/24, 4/26/24, 5/10/24, 5/17/24)
Join us for an in-person exploration of the alphabet! This program is geared for children 2 1/2 to 4 years-old with an adult. Each week we will study one letter and learn how to sign it in American Sign Language, play and move using letter sounds, and more! Children will leave with a practice packet to work on recognizing each letter. THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Monday, May 20, 11:00 - 12:00 (Mondays, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 & 5/20)
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through topics such as handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, final wishes, and more. This program is for people who are interested in planning to make things easier for family members, have lost a loved one, or are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. The UW-Extension of Racine County hosts this workshop at Waterford Public Library.
Registration is required on the UW-Extension site:
click here