Explore Common Ground Prizes

You may choose a free book or a chance at the Grand Prizes when you reach your reading weekly reading goal.

Enter to win one of the Grand Prizes every time when you attend a Common Ground Program.

     1.      Coby Android Tablet – Internet ready, library book compatible       

     2.      Family Statue with $25 Dragonwings Book Store gift certificate

     3.      Chinese Brush Painting with $25 Bookcellar gift certificate

     4.      Journal with $25 Book World gift certificate

     5.      Calligraphy Set (2 pieces)

Posted by Peg on Jun 11, 2013
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Waupaca Writers Groups

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Newly formed Waupaca Writers' Groups will meet in the Library Conference Room on the second and fourth Wednesdays at either 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Please fill out this online form if interested in joining one of these groups.

Posted by Peg on Feb 15, 2013

Explore Common Ground Adult Summer Library Program (August 1 - August 31)

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Join our Adult Summer Library Program, Explore Common Ground! Register online or in person at the Information Desk. Registration begins July 1.

  • Sign up to receive your passport to Common Ground
  • Commit to a Reading Goal for the four weeks. Recieve a book or a chance to win grand prizes when you goal is met.
  • When you attend programs you will be entered into a drawing for grand prizes
  • Prizes, programs, and a list of sponsors will be available at the Library
Posted by Peg on Jun 28, 2011
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Explore Common Ground Absent Author Potluck celebrates Sherman Alexie

"Blasphemy" by Sherman Alexie
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Explore Common Ground by attending the “Absent Author Potluck.” Experience the author, Sherman Alexie, by listening/watching broadcast interviews and taking a peek at his books. Copies of the author’s books will be available for checkout. You don’t have to read the book before the program, but you’ll want to read “Blasphemy” after “meeting” Sherman Alexie. Alexie’s book of short stories, “Blasphemy” is sometimes funny, often irreverent, but always moving. You may purchase copies of “Blasphemy” from area book sellers or borrow through Infosoup. Bring a dish to pass. Native dishes welcome but not required. No reservations necessary.

Posted by Peg on Jun 18, 2013
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Explore Common Ground Lunch & Learn with Robert Birmingham, Effigy Mounds of Wisconsin

Bird Effigy UW Madison
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Explore Common Ground with Robert Birmingham as he presents Effigy Mounds of Wisconsin. This program is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. A light lunch will be served. Please make reservations by calling the front desk 715-258-4414 or registering online. This program is provided as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and the Exhibit - Common Ground: Native Culture of Wisconsin.

Posted by Peg on Jun 07, 2013
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Explore Common Ground Special Event - Debra Morningstar & Pat Ehrenberg - Native Stitches & Stories

Debra Morningstar & Pat Ehrenberg
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Explore Common Ground with Native American storyteller Debra Morningstar and Wisconsin Quilt Artist, Pat Ehrenberg. Native Stitches & Stories is a historical Tapestry of Traditional, Native Quilt Making with story and song. This program is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. This program is provided as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and the Exhibit - Common Ground: Native Culture of Wisconsin.

Posted by Peg on Jun 07, 2013
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Explore Common Ground Special Event - Randy Cornelius - Oneida Storytelling and Social Dancing

Oneida Dance
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Explore Common Ground with Randy Cornelius — Oneida Storytelling and Social Dancing. This special program will take place at the Waupaca Recreation Center. This program is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. This program is provided as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and the Exhibit - Common Ground: Native Culture of Wisconsin.

Posted by Peg on Jun 07, 2013
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Explore Common Ground Special Lunch & Learn with Bill Quackenbush, “History of the Ho-Chunk People – Past, Present and Future”

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Friday, September 13, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Explore Common Ground with Bill Quackenbush, “History of the Ho-Chunk People – Past, Present and Future” This program is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. A light lunch will be served. Please make reservations by calling the front desk 715-258-4414 or registering online. This program is provided as part of Exhibit - Common Ground: Native Culture of Wisconsin.

Posted by Peg on Jun 07, 2013
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