Waukesha Public Library’s Edible Book Contest returns April 1! Join our celebration of books, art, food, and culture by creating an “edible book.” These food creations canbe inspired by favorite story, involve a pun on a famous title, or simply be in the shape of a book. Not interested in creating an entry? No problem! The public is invited to view and vote for their favorite entries. More information is available HERE. Registration is required for all entries. You may return the paper form on the back of the brochure, or you can register using our online event calendar.

From March 7 to 15, Waukesha Public Library will be recording conversations to be preserved for generations to come. Bridges Library System, in collaboration with Waukesha Public Library, is partnering with StoryCorps, an oral history non-profit organization, to collect and preserve personal stories for the Library of Congress.

StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. This oral history project teaches the value of listening and emphasizes the importance of everyone’s story. Last year, the Bridges Library System contributed more than 100 stories to the project.

To participate in the StoryCorps initiative, all you need is an appointment, a conversation partner, and a story. Recordings will be made in a private room by a trained librarian facilitator and will be limited to 40 minutes or less. Contributors can choose the topic of their conversation and will be given the choice to share their recording with the Library of Congress or to keep it private. Register by contacting Kelly Davis at kdavis@waukesha-wi.gov or by calling 262-524-3694. Registration is currently open.

The Library has the following tax forms available near the Public Services Desk:

Federal Forms

1040 / 1040 Instructions
1040 SR
1040 Spanish / 1040 Spanish Instructions
1040 SR Spanish

Additional information from the IRS about finding and printing tax forms is available HERE.

Wisconsin State Forms

Form 1 / Form 1 Instructions
Form 1 NPR / Form 1 NPR Instructions
Schedule AD / Schedule AD Instructions
Schedule M / Schedule M Instructions
Schedule SB / Schedule SB Instructions
Schedule WD / Schedule WD Instructions
Schedule H/HDEZ Booklet
Rent Certificates (Homestead)

If the form you need is not listed, you may print them off online.
Federal Forms
WI State Forms

Forms will be available while supplies last. Please contact the Public Services Desk at 262-524-3682 with any questions.

Explore the programs we have planned for adults in our Winter/Spring 2023 handout. You can also pick up a printed copy at the Library’s Public Services Desk.

Last year, Waukesha experienced a horrific tragedy. During that time, we witnessed the community coming together to support all those who were injured or grieving. This year, the City is asking everyone to come together again to create a permanent memorial to honor all those impacted. Please consider donating to the Waukesha Parade Memorial. More information can be found on the City’s website at https://waukesha-wi.gov/residents/waukesha-parade-memorial.php

Our Kitchen Celebration was so much fun! Thanks to Chef Pams Kitchen for the lesson and the SAMPLES! Now go try out Chef Pam’s Recipes for Mushroom Ragout Bruschetta and Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bruschetta at home. Happy cooking!

Attention Overdrive users! If you haven’t switched to Libby yet, the time is now! The Overdrive App has been removed from all app stores and will be completely retired later this year. Everyone is encouraged to switch to Libby as soon as possible. See our brochure or call our Reference Desk with any questions. We think you’re going to LOVE using Libby. Libby is available (for free!) from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store.

The Library is no longer giving away Compassion Kits, but the instructions are available here if you’d like to assemble one on your own. There are instructions for adults, teens, preschool through 2nd grade, 3rd through 6th grade, and Spanish instructions for families. We hope you find them useful.