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November 21-26, 2025, children enjoy free admission to self-guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle at the Paine in Oshkosh with a paid adult admission! Experience the Nutcracker fairytale brought to life through elaborate decorations, dazzling displays, and more than 70 fantastical Christmas trees. Read the story from humongous storybooks in each room and wander […]
Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!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 […]
Sage the Tail Waggin’ Tutor loves listening to children read. Do you think you could pick out a story she’d like?This program provides children with the opportunity to practice their reading skills in a supportive environment. By reading aloud to a dog, children can eliminate the fear of judgment and feel more at ease. The […]
Visit any of our Shawano County branches from November 24-26 to take part in some great deals. You can get half off library fines, free replacement cards, and even a free library mug (while supplies last).
Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!
Science activities and STEM challenges…with pumpkins! Even try some roasted pumpkin seeds!
Visit any of our Shawano County branches from November 24-26 to take part in some great deals. You can get half off library fines, free replacement cards, and even a free library mug (while supplies last).
Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there!
NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!
Visit any of our Shawano County branches from November 24-26 to take part in some great deals. You can get half off library fines, free replacement cards, and even a free library mug (while supplies last).
A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft.
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
Join the community on November 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Franklin Park for the Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting.Franklin Park activities include:🎄Stroll through the 115 decorated Christmas trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations.🎅🦌Visit with Santa and his reindeer. Each child who visits with Santa will receive a stocking.🍫☕ Hot chocolate and sweet […]
Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!
Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there!
NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!
A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft.
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
Join us as Joel Kroenke shares rare maps dating back centuries — right here in Oconto! See early villages, prehistoric travel routes, Wisconsin’s frontier lines, and more — all brought […]
Need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? Come to the Lena Public Library and take stress out of holiday wrapping!We’ll play Christmas movies and provide some wrapping paper and bows- or bring your own from home. Use our spacious meeting room with a big clean table to make wrapping easy and enjoyable!
Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!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 […]
Let’s get crafty for the holidays!We’ll provide all the supplies to create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration.Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and plan to spend approximately an hour to complete your project.Free adult craft. No registration required.
This year we’re opening the whole park, not just Fort Howard! Every area will be alive with old-fashioned holiday spirit!Overview:- Experience the Park as you haven’t before, by candlelight!- Interact with costumed historic interpreters- Enjoy festive music- Warm yourself by a fire.- Visit and take a photo with our Old World Santa- Food and beverage […]
Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Ship Day festivities! Santa will arrive on a Susie-Q fish tug with a load of Christmas trees at 10:00am. After docking, he will greet families in the Museum. Submarine tours will be available all day long. Tiny Art will be available for purchase in the Riverside Gallery. Admission […]
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