Events for Adults
All events are free and some require registration. Online registration is available through the library calendar. For more information or questions call the library at 262-246-5181 or email info@phpl.lib.wi.us.
Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program
June 1–August 29
All Ages
Get ready for a dino-mite Summer Reading Adventures! Starting June 1, register on Beanstack for a summer of reading and activities. Earn prizes along the way!
Tie Dye Party
10:30 AM–12:00 PM, Saturday, August 22
All Ages
All are welcome at the annual tie dye party on the library front lawn. Bring your own items to dye, and we’ll provide the rest of the supplies!
Kids ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required.
Libby Made Simple: eBooks, audiobooks, & more!
10 AM, Wednesday, September 2 (Registration opens 8/12, register HERE)
Learn how to get the most out of Libby – browse eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, connect to Kindle and more! Accessing Libby’s digital collection requires a library card. Want to know more? Find more info and download the Libby library reading app HERE! Registration is required.
Cozy Journaling
6:30 PM, Thursday, September 17 (Registration opens 9/1, register HERE)
Explore journaling in a warm, fall-inspired atmosphere, with thoughtful writing and gentle prompts designed to inspire creativity and reflection. Registration is required.
History of the Milwaukee County Zoo
12:30 PM, Wednesday, September 23
Step back in time and explore the fascinating story of the Milwaukee County Zoo! Registration opens 8/3, please register through the Village of Sussex Parks & Recreation Department.
This program is co-sponsored by Village of Sussex Parks & Recreation Department.
Braiding Basics for Adults
10 AM, Saturday, September 26 (Registration opens 9/3, register HERE)
Wish you knew how to braid hair? Want to learn different braids? Sign up for Braiding Basics to learn how to traditional braid, French braid and more! Registration is required, space is limited.
Know a teen in grade 7-12 who wants to learn? Check out our teen events for their own Braiding Basics class!
AI and Consumer Protection
6:30 PM, Wednesday, September 30 (Registration opens 9/9, register HERE)
Pauline Haass Public Library and The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection present a discussion on today’s complex Large Language Models (LLMs) and how to protect yourself against AI-based scams. The presentation will explore the pros and cons of AI and cover modern threats; specifically, how generative AI has empowered scammers to expand their reach with deepfake videos, convincing phishing scams, and much more. Attendees will be better equipped to navigate an AI powered world with caution and curiosity. Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Presented by Ben Merens, Outreach Specialist with the Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Suprising Benefits of Video Game Play on Cognitive Abilities
6:30 PM, Monday, October 12 (Registration opens 9/21, register HERE)
When video games first rose to popularity almost three decades ago, they were considered reasonably “mindless” entertainment. Since then, it has become clear that video games are far from mindless. In this Badger Talk, Dr. C. Shawn Green shows how playing some games can produce a host of benefits to the way you see and think.
Dr. C. Shawn Green received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. He then completed post-doctoral training in computer vision and machine learning at the University of Minnesota, before joining the Psychology faculty at UW-Madison in 2011. His research focuses on how to improve individuals’ perceptual and cognitive skills both via purposefully designed training regimens as well as commercial off-the-shelf video games.
This presentation is made possible through Badger Talks, putting the “Wisconsin Idea” into practice by connecting local communities to University of Wisconsin faculty. Click here for more information about Badger Talks.
Maximize Your Medicare Benefits
1 PM, Tuesday, October 20 (Registration opens 9/29, register HERE)
Learn more about your Medicare options! This presentation will provide an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D as well as supplemental insurance and an explanation of how they all fit together. The program will also include information about Medicare’s upcoming annual open enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) and an explanation of how to use and understand the plan comparison tool on Medicare’s website.
Important information will also be shared about special programs for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income that may help them pay their Medicare costs (Medicare Savings Plans) and also help pay for their Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (“Extra Help”).
Presented by the Waukesha County ADRC.
After Hours Murder Mystery Night
6 PM, Friday, November 6 (Registration opens 10/14, register HERE)
You are invited to uncover dark secrets, follow eerie clues, and unravel a chilling murder with the help—or hindrance—of restless ghosts haunting the town’s shadowy past. Snacks and mocktails will be served. Registration is required, space is limited.
Author Evening with Nick Petrie
6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10 (Registration opens 10/26, register HERE)
Join us for an engaging evening with Wisconsin author Nick Petrie as he discusses his bestselling thrillers, creative process, and the stories behind his unforgettable characters. Book signing to follow event courtesy of Books & Company.
Nick Petrie writes the bestselling and critically-acclaimed Peter Ash novels, which have been nominated for, or won, the Edgar, Anthony, Hammett, Barry, and ITW Thriller Awards. His latest book is THE DARK TIME, and SHADOW GAME will arrive in bookstores on March 9, 2027. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This program is funded by a grant from the Bridges Library System.
Make It!
Location: Library’s Quad/Graphics Room
Join us to get creative and socialize during our make-and-take programs. Registration is required.
6-7:30 PM, Thursday, October 22: Book Page Pumpkins (Registration opens 10/1, register here)
6-7:30 PM, Thursdasy, December 3: Festive Yarn Tree (Registration opens 11/12, register here)
Memory Cafe
3:00-4:30 PM, Monday, September 21 (Registration opens 8/17, register HERE)
3:00-4:30 PM, Monday, December 21 (Registration opens 11/16, register HERE)
A Memory Café is an informal social gathering for those living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Offered in partnership with the Library Memory Project. Registration is not required, but is appreciated.
This event will be held in the Quad/Graphics Room of Pauline Haass Public Library which can be accessed from the library’s lobby by the main entrance.
Memory Cafés at Pauline Haass Public Library are sponsored by the Friends of Pauline Haass Public Library.
24 Books Reading Challenge
January 1-December 31
Read 2 books a month (or 24 books total) in 2026! If you finish the challenge, you’ll receive an exclusive Pauline Haass Public Library bookmark and be entered to win a Books and Company Gift card. Visit the library or log into your Beanstack account to sign up.