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Did you know Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary has 8 Straw-Colored Fruit Bats (Eidolon helvum)?Meet one of our bats upclose and learn about these special animals!This is an informal program, come to the Observation Building anytime between 4p and 4:45pm and talk with staff and celebrate bats!
Santa 🎅 is making his annual stop at the Embarrass Fire Department! The firefighters of the Embarrass Fire Department have also packed treat bags for the first 100 kids to attend!There will be a coloring contest again this year! (coloring sheets are available here and there will be plenty at the fire station too!) Finished […]
We are working on creating a new and improved Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families Restaurant Guide! Let us help make the mealtime decisions easier. As a hockey family, knowing who is open after games and practices, that serves something for my entire family is a MUST-HAVE! (so any restaurants within a 90-minute drive of Shawano is […]
Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast
Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
Come and learn all about Reindeer!We’ll be reading stories, making crafts and having fun! We will venture outside (weather permitting) so come dressed for the weather! RSVP is appreciated. Call the Nature or Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time.
Join us for a Grinch-filled storytime
Decorate a dozen cookies and get in the holiday spirit! All ages welcome—just come for fun and creativity.Get in the holiday spirit with our Cookie Decorating Class! This just-for-fun event is all about creativity, laughter, and sweet treats. Each participant will decorate a dozen cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and festive designs.No experience is needed—just […]
Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Attendees at the November 20, 2025 selected a library service project as the activity for our December 18 Teen Program. Specifically, we will move books in the fiction area. Snacks will be provided.The books are being moved to lower the highest shelves into a position easier to reach by shorter people. To make this possible, […]
Muppet Christmas Carol – use your best judgment for your family
We are working on creating a new and improved Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families Restaurant Guide! Let us help make the mealtime decisions easier. As a hockey family, knowing who is open after games and practices, that serves something for my entire family is a MUST-HAVE! (so any restaurants within a 90-minute drive of Shawano is […]
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 […]
Join the library for a cute Santa craft All craft materials and light refreshments will be provided by the library. RSVP by calling or stopping in the library
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