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Waukesha Reads is right around the corner! This year, the community will be reading The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. Stop by the Library to get your complimentary book or jump on Libby to get an ebook or audiobook copy. We've purchased additional copies, so you won't have to wait! Don't forget to explore WaukeshaReads.org to see the event brochure, our reading group guide, and suggestions for further reading. Books are available while supplies last. |
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We have limited-edition library cards. We know readers value their library cards, and we've got some new designs that'll help add whimsy to your wallet! Stop by the Library and swap your current card for a fresh new look. Know someone who needs a card? Bring them to the Library so they can choose one that fits their style. These limited-edition cards will only be available while supplies last. |
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We have a Lucky Day Collection.
Is it your lucky day? It might be! Copies of our most popular items are available on a first come, first served basis. Located in the Library Lobby, this collection is constantly refreshed with the hottest titles, so make sure to stop in frequently to see what's available.
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We have a new catalog.Our new catalog offers several impressive improvements, like a mobile-friendly design and search results that display all formats of a title together in one place. Learning to use it should be a breeze, but we’ve created an instructional brochure and a video guide to help you get started.
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This moving novel tells the story of Rosalie Iron Wing, a Dakota woman forced to confront her past and reconnect with her heritage after years of living away from her roots. Spanning several generations, the story explores themes of loss, survival, identity, and the sacred connection between Indigenous people and the land. The Seed Keeper is the 2025 Waukesha Reads title. |
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September 24 @ 6:30 PM Come discuss While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence by Wisconsin journalist Meg Kissinger. After growing up in a home affected by mental illness in the 1960s, Kissinger went on to make mental health coverage a focus of her award-winning career in journalism and investigative reporting. |
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AUTHOR VISIT
Seeds and Stories: A Night with Diane Wilson
October 23 @ 6:30 PM Waukesha Civic TheatreSpend the evening with acclaimed author Diane Wilson! Listen as she explores the cultural and historical importance of Indigenous storytelling traditions, her work with Native organizations in restoring seeds, and explains why our stories are seeds for the future. A book signing will follow. This event takes place at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. Grab your FREE tickets HERE. Diane Wilson is the author of The Seed Keeper, the 2025 Waukesha Reads title. |
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QUIET BOOK CLUB November 4 @ 6:30 PM Gather to read silently in our cozy Carnegie Room and enjoy warm drinks and a snack. Readers are welcome, but not required, to quietly socialize and chat about what they’re reading for the last 15 minutes of the event. |
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BOOK DISCUSSION November 19 @ 6:30 PM Join us to discuss this bestselling novel that shines a light on women who served in the Vietnam War. Army Veteran Peer Specialist Peter Borucki will be joining us to add insight to the conversation. |
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