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Mark your calendar! Dinosaur Dimensions will be at the Marion Public Library on Monday, June 15th for a 10:00 AM performance! You don’t want to miss this one! � This show will feature 4 dinosaur puppets and over-the-shoulder animatronics. �
Ed the Diver and Christie B from Bieber’s Underwater Recovery LLC will be here to tell us all about how they work together to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways! They will bring along some of the unique treasures they’ve found and have time for a meet and greet after their presentation.
Join Children’s Wisconsin to make leaf print art, nature bracelents, and your own chia pet.
Weekly kids crafts for kids ages 5 and up, run by staff member Rosie who also speaks Spanish. / Programa de manualidades para el verano. Dirijido por Rosie (hablo español)
A crafting session for adults! Come by on Monday, June 15th at 1:00 PM to make a diamond painting flip-flop keychain! Laurie will have a variety of colors and patterns for you to choose from! Just as a heads-up, Adult Crafternoons will be taking a summer vacation in July and August, so don’t miss out! Never fear, we plan for Adult Crafternoons to return in the fall. Like all library programs, this activity is free of charge. No sign-up required – see you there!☺️
Mr. Eric is back and ready to play Dungeons & Dragons with you! Don’t know how to play? Stop by and learn how! Every Monday from June 8th through August 10th in the lower level. Refreshments will be served.
Families come to make butter from scratch and enjoy it with fresh bread and jam! Take home easy recipes.
Join us for our summer reading storytimes starting on June 9th and going through July 28th! Storytimes will follow the summer reading theme of ‘Unearth A Story’ – which means lots of dinos! Some storytimes will take place outside, weather permitting. Stories were chosen for kids ages 0-5, but older siblings are always welcome.
Super dinosaur-themed story time at the library! Afterward, use tools to excavate your own fossils.
Summer Lego club starts on June 9th and goes through July 28th! We extend the playtime for summer, so drop by anytime between noon and 7pm for crazy lego fun! New themes each week. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
Rain or Shine!Join the Sunrise 4H for ice cream and animals! In the event of rain, the event will be held under the drive-thru in the back.
Join us at Riverside Park for family fun! Librarians will bring fun and educational activities. See you there!
Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone seeking a more relaxed museum experience, regardless of age or ability, as well as their caregivers and families. At this FREE event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour aboard USS COBIA! […]
Wednesdays are for kids crafting at the library from 9-4:00. This week, blow paint lava for a volcano craft!
Join us for storytime with special guest readers in the gazebo behind the library! Fun outdoor activities to follow each storytime. Every Wednesday morning @ 10:00 AM. Do you have an event you’d like to see added to the calendar? It’s FREE and EASY. Just fill out this form to be moved to the TOP of my To-Do List. Find the Rest of the Event Calendar Here.Head to the Home Screen to See ALL we have to offer Here. Click To view RSVP ONLY events
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library! 🐍🦕 📍 Kimberly Public Library, 515 W Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136 📅 Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 🕜 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great […]
Knit and Hook1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 2 PM.Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle point, or whatever you’re working on at the time. Come and work on your crafts and get to know others.
Let your children’s imagination soar as story time and art collide!Read-aloud and Hands-On ArtJoin us for a delightful new collaboration between Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) and the Antigo Public Library! In Artful Tales, Library staff member Amber Sweet will bring stories to life through interactive read-aloud, while AVA Art Instructor Heidi Jackson leads a hands-on art activity inspired by the day’s book. This imaginative and engaging program is designed especially for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers. Each session will encourage early literacy, creativity, and artistic exploration in a warm, welcoming environment. Classes take place at the AVA Art Center, located inside […]
Have you ever come face-to-face with an owl? Or gazed into the eyes of a hawk or falcon? Meet some of Wisconsin’s most fascinating yet seldom-seen birds of prey. Discover what makes a raptor unique, hear their remarkable stories, and learn how you can help protect these vital members of our ecosystem. No registration is required.
Are you ready to find your family’s history but don’t know where to start? In this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of genealogy research so you can confidently start your own family history project. Presenter Jill Fuller will walk you through the steps of the research process with examples so you can see the steps in action! Jill Fuller (she/her) is a Reference Librarian and Stacks Manager at the Wisconsin Historical Library. She has a B.A. in history from Winona State University and an MLIS from UW-Madison. She loves uncovering information and helping others find connections between the present and the […]
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect for curious […]
Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors! Fridays June through August 2026. No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! Food and drink are welcome. Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when needed. If the meeting room is needed for another library purpose, space for the Community Craft Connection will be provided in the magazine area. Community Craft Connection is self-directed. Librarians will be in the building but not leading this group. This is an exploratory series. Please […]
Join Children’s Wisconsin to make your own ice cream during music and movement. Begins at 10AM – 11:30AM or until supplies last.
Learn about solids, liquids, and gases to discover the science of matter. Then make your own slime!
Weekly kids crafts for kids ages 5 and up, run by staff member Rosie who also speaks Spanish. / Programa de manualidades para el verano. Dirijido por Rosie (hablo español)
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