Visit our new Seed Library!

The Library has added a Seed Library across from the Special Services Desk. A variety of flower, fruit, and herbs seeds are available for you to take home and enjoy. Each seed packet contains a small number of seeds so you can grow something new in your garden. There are also seeding squares, soil testers, and gardening books that can be checked out. Exercise your green thumb and pick up some seeds today. 🌱🪴

Seed packets do not need to be checked out, and we ask that you limit yourself to four envelopes. Don’t forget to share you growing experience with us by using #WPLSeedLibrary on your social media posts.

Register now for our Edible Book Contest.

Our Edible Books Contest is back, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll create! Construct an edible item inspired by your favorite book for a chance to win awesome prizes. If making an entry isn’t for you, come to view the creations and vote for your favorites. All ages can enter. See our brochure for more information. Registration is only required if you will be submitting an entry. It’ll be a deliciously fun day!

Explore our new digital resource – LOTE4Kids

The Library has added LOTE4Kids to our digital resource collection. LOTE4Kids was developed for libraries and schools to grow their World Language picture book collections and support kids learning a new language. Together, let’s give ALL children the opportunity to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling. Explore LOTE4Kids today!

Tax forms have arrived.

Waukesha Public Library is a distribution point for basic federal and state tax forms. The following forms are currently available on tables near the Public Services Desk:

1040 & 1040 SR forms & instructions

1040 & 1040 SR Spanish forms (instructions have not yet arrived)

H & H-EZ (Homestead Credit) form & instruction booklet (The form is included inside the instruction booklet.)

Rent Certificate

Wisconsin 1 forms & instructions

Schedule AD forms & instructions

Schedule M forms (We do not have printed instructions for this form, but they are available online.)

Schedule SB forms & instructions

Schedule WD forms & instructions

1 NPR forms & instructions

If you need tax forms that are not available at the Library, they can be printed from the following websites:

Federal tax forms:
www.irs.gov

Wisconsin tax forms:
www.revenue.wi.gov

AARP Tax Assistance

AARP will be offering tax assistance at the Library on Wednesdays, from February 7 – April 10. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, please call 262-290-3021 and leave a message. A tax coordinator will call you back and help you book an appointment. Once you have made an appointment, stop at the Library’s Public Services Desk to pick up your pre-appointment packet. This packet must be completed prior to your tax prep time. Appointments are not available on February 21 or April 3.

Explore Udemy courses and Libby magazines.

Bridges Library System member libraries will no longer have access to Flipster or Gale Courses after January 1–but never fear! You can still access digital classes and magazines with your library card using Udemy and Libby. 😊 Udemy offers on-demand video learning courses, in more than 75 categories, that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Need to kick back with a magazine? Libby offers digital access to over 4,000 popular titles. Make exploring Udemy’s free courses and Libby’s digital magazine collection a priority in 2024!

Tax Payment Box

The City of Waukesha has placed a tax payment box outside the Library near our outdoor return. If you choose to make your tax payment at the Library, please place it into that box. We are not able to accept payment at our Public Services Desk or through our outdoor return. If payments aren’t placed in the tax payment box, we cannot guarantee that they will get to the City. Click HERE to see the full list of options for paying your property taxes.

 

Share your story with StoryCorps

Work with Waukesha Public Library and the Bridges Library System to record a story for your family and for generations to come. WPL has partnered with StoryCorps, a national oral history non-profit, to record and preserve community stories. With your permission, your story will also be shared with the Library of Congress! Sessions can be booked at the Library on January 16, February 20, March 19, or April 1 at 1:00 or 2:30 PM. Other recording dates and times may be available upon request. Learn more here: https://bridgeslibrarysystem.org/library-resources/storycorps/ or contact Kelly Davis at 262-524-3694 or kdavis@waukesha-wi.gov.

 

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Explore Pass

We have a new Explore Pass! Visit the stars in comfort with a pass to the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium. The pass checks out for three days and is good for up to 6 immediate family members. It is good for all public shows (not special events), which are typically on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Contact the Public Services Department for more information. 262-524-3684.

Our Audio & Video Recording Studios are open!

Looking for a space where you can film a video, record a podcast, or use editing software? Our Audio & Video Recording Studios are now open for training!

For more information, contact our Makerspace Coordinator at 262-524-3746.