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Join us for some acoustic tunes in beautiful Arlington Park! Tucked away in Shawano, this park provides the perfect atmosphere for some music to end the weekend. This event is free, but seating is limited to picnic tables – lawnchairs are recommended! Music Line-Up
Join Children’s Wisconsin to make your own ice cream during music and movement. Begins at 10AM – 11:30AM or until supplies last.
Activity Schedule: This event is made possible through funding from the Youth Programs Grant through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
Learn about solids, liquids, and gases to discover the science of matter. Then make your own slime!
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Skunk Puppet Craft Tuesday 10:30am – Polar Bear CraftTuesday 1pm […]
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)
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 […]
Join for the 2026 Season of Music in the Park Each week features a different artist, sponsors and non-profit providing dinner or snack options. See the flyers below for the […]
This ride will be approximately 12 miles long, and will feature the covered bridge, pavilion, and CCC camp site. Several group bike rides are planned this summer, each one will feature a separate section on the Mountain Bay Trail in Shawano County (each ride is between 10-20 miles long) to celebrate our Friends’ 30th anniversary.
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
Meet us in the pavilion at the Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park for stories and an activity, followed by some fun in the splash pad! We’ll bring the books – you bring a towel!
🦖🐢 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: 🌋 […]
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.
Join us for Tuesday crafts at the Bonduel Library. This week’s craft is art made using the crayon rubbing method. All ages welcome to attend and create.
Join the officers for lunch and games
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.
🦖🐢 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: 🌋 […]
Kids ages 4-12 can meet T-Rex and have a tea party with fun treats where we’ll learn proper manners and etiquette. We’ll also have stories, songs, crafts, Bingo, and games! Meet the T-Rex Please pre-register by calling the library so we can be sure to have enough supplies. Please dress up (tea party apparel) or […]
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum helps us unearth some underwater mysteries from the Great Lakes. This is an all ages program and registration is NOT required.
WI Maritime Museum will be at the library to explore Great Lakes history and ships lost along Wisconsin’s coast. *This program is ages 16+* and NO registration required).
Join us for this NEW addition to The Naberhood Block Party! We will have a selection of performances and activities! This event is FREE! However, seating is limited so we recommend bringing lawn chairs. The sun can also be a bit hot at this time of day, so a hat and/or sunglasses are recommended as […]
This event allows students of all ages to learn about airplanes, build them and even gives opportunities to fly in small aircraft. We explore all things STEM and students are able to weld, 3D print and much more. This is open to students as young as elementary school. This is a walk-in event that happens […]
Wednesdays are for kids crafting at the library from 9-4:00. This week make mini dino lanterns that glow!
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 […]
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations Monday 10:30am – Skunk Puppet Craft Tuesday 10:30am – Polar Bear CraftTuesday 1pm […]
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