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    Pauline Haass Public Library

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    I wish this library was better than it is but it suffers from a few big issues. The main one is…read morethat it is very difficult to focus when inside due to there being no enforcement of volume levels. This seems to be a common trend as people are afraid of being labeled as "Karens" or be seen as rude, but libraries are meant to be quiet. What I am referring to is not muffled chatter or sneezes, it is full on obnoxiously loud conversations and children screaming. Part of this is difficult to fix due to the establishment being relatively cramped, with the children section barely seperated by a thin wall from the sections for reading, but primarily is due to the employees not making any effort to remedy this. I understand that libraries are communal areas and children are part of that community and should be provided experiences to learn and grow. I think it is very important that the library allows them to do this, but when they get obnoxiously loud, and begin to run around, I think the librarians are obligated to correct this. I understand this may be awkward, as that should be the job of the parents, but when they let their children treat the library like a playground, I think it is the job of the librarian to enforce the rules. Though I live much nearer to this library, I have made a habit of driving to Pewaukee's instead. For some reason, the library-goers there seem to be much more polite. Also the hours at this library suck. Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but I'd really like to see this place improve.

    How can I rate a library as anything but 5 stars? But they deserve it. The kids said this is the…read morebest library, but I can't vouch for their criteria. I like how they have everything connected online, with requests for physical materials, text notifications, and ebooks. Staff has been excellent, and the social distancing has been good too, though not all patrons seem to be on board. But what's better for staying safe than reading a book? Or grabbing a movie? Check out this library.

    Waukesha County Jail

    Waukesha County Jail

    (3 reviews)

    Good place to work, but as an RN remember that in 12 hrs you won't be able to pee, eat or drink…read more You will run your butt off all day every day. The CO's, although mostly very nice, aren't usually in a hurry to help you during med pass especially in Pod 1, because they are busy with their feet up on the desk chatting it up with each other while you don't have time to complete the million other tasks you have to do. All in all a good place to work to obtain good party stories.

    The WCJ staff have the worst attitude I've ever seen. Not accommodating at all. They will let you…read morerun out of basic supplies, bed situation is laughable. For starters, no pillows -_- The toilet is next to your head when you go to sleep on your cold metal mattress. The walls, though made of concrete are paper thin. You hear all the other guests every movement! and pray they don't snore. If you do manage to fall asleep don't worry, the rude staff will come by every half hour through the night and wake you up asking "are your okay?" which they don't actually care, what they're actually asking is "are you alive?" Soon as you move to say "well no thanks for asking, can I have a pillow?" they are long gone. Honestly if I had to characterize the staff's attitude I would say they treat you as if you're in some kind of jail. The food comes 3 times a day and is actually impressive, you would have to try hard to engineer food this bad. At 27 cents a trey I guess maybe I'm expecting too much? My recommendation is to get moved into Pod 3 which is the workers pod. Take a job in the kitchen and spend your 10 hour days very carefully stealing real food. It's under lock and key but they unlock it at certain times. Unlimited Milk and cookie dough, steak fajitas, real fruit like apples and oranges! And in Pod 3 you can shower everyday instead of 3 times a week plus you can work time off your stay. If you get caught taking food though you will get thrown into Pod 2 with the Murderers and other creepy people so don't get caught, cameras everywhere All said there is no hope for this place, just stay away from the fake gangsters (and the real ones). Anyone tells you they are there for an OWI is probably a cho-mo. Find normal people to hangout with and it's not that bad. Workout, read, stay sharp. Whatever you do, don't fight, even defending yourself lands you 6months, no exceptions. The CO's wont break it up either until a lieutenant shows up with a taser so you have about 20 to 35 seconds to not get your head smashed on the corner of a metal table...And don't be disillusioned that because you're in Waukesha people wont shatter your face with a cribbage board. If you do decide to book a vacation here....good luck.

    Pewaukee Public Library - libraries - Updated May 2026

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