Living & Working in Door County Lighthouses
Working vacations can also be great adventures. Join us September 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm for a presentation on volunteering at some of Door County’s lighthouses. Ellen Connor and Marcel […]
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Working vacations can also be great adventures. Join us September 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm for a presentation on volunteering at some of Door County’s lighthouses. Ellen Connor and Marcel […]
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Retired Crime Lab Bob Block will be sharing real life crime scene stories, forensic evidence analysis and courtroom insights. See the world of Crime Scene Investigation beyond the screen and […]
Retired Crime Lab Bob Block will be sharing real life crime scene stories, forensic evidence analysis and courtroom insights. See the world of Crime Scene Investigation beyond the screen and […]
Meet PBS host, chef, and cafe owner Luke Zahm and learn about Wisconsin’s unique, homegrown foods. Arrive early to get the best seats.
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Come see the Permanent Exhibits for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Reservations Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets […]
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Join educators from the EAA Aviation Museum for an interactive story time. Designed for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome! About EAA Aviation Museum Story Time On select Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., EAA Aviation Museum educators will read a story aloud and lead a related activity for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of aviation-related topics! Story Time and the accompanying activity are included with regular museum admission. Sessions will be interactive and last approximately one hour. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program.
Everyone is invited to celebrate art and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month at the Glass Box Studio in Wausau! Inspired by the textile designs of Zapotec weaver, Wence Martinez, currently on display at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, this free, drop-in community weaving activity highlights the connections between Mexico and Wisconsin through traditional artmaking. Presented in collaboration by HOLA (Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans), Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters and supported by funds from Wisconsin Humanities. Participants will learn about Mexican weaving traditions and contribute to a communal piece and leave […]
Drop in for snacks, crafts and games for Winnie’s 100th birthday party!
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Let’s welcome a new (to us) Wisconsin author, Amber Sawyer! She will be visiting the library with her beautiful racehorse, Derek. Copies of her books will be available for purchase ($15). Order forms are available at the library. Love to Race Every Horse has a Story
Learn about some of the roots and notable figures that have made modern tarot what it is today.
Wisconsin Historical Society author Matthew Prigge will be here to talk about his book, Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder And Mystery In The Cream City’s First Century. His book delves into the true stories of murder, vice, mystery, and disasters that occurred in the early days of Milwaukee’s history. Join us for a discussion of the “little-remembered and rarely told history of the underbelly of a Midwestern metropolis”. (Copies of Milwaukee Mayhem are available for checkout at the library, but you DO NOT have to read the book to enjoy Mr. Prigge’s presentation.)
We hope to see you at our new monthly series of mini programs: Third Thursday Coffee Chat. Carol Peterson will share a brief introduction to fountain pens as a hobby and how writing affects our brains. We will have 30 minutes of learning/discussion followed by 30 minutes of social time if you wish to stay and chat with your fellow community members. We’ll provide the coffee. Please bring your own mug. No registration required.
🕷️🕸️ Creepy Crawly Creature Feature! 🐍🪲 Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season? Join J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for Creepy Crawly Creatures, an exciting live animal program featuring some of nature’s most fascinating—and misunderstood—animals! Meet incredible creatures such as: 🕷️ Spiders 🐍 Snakes 🪲 Insects 🦂 Other amazing creepy crawlies! Learn why these animals are so important to our ecosystems, discover the truth behind common myths, and find out what makes each species uniquely adapted to survive. Our educators will share fascinating facts, demonstrate responsible animal care, and answer all of your questions. If you love Halloween, spooky […]
Photo courtesy: That Wisconsin Couple Select Saturdays | 9:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 11 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:30 PM 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 Gather your family and travel back in time to experience a relaxing, peaceful stagecoach journey through the rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Board our replica Concord stagecoach as you meet horses, take photos with them and learn more about the picturesque world of the horse-powered past during your 30-minute ride. Our handsome stagecoach can comfortably accommodate six passengers per tour, though it may be possible to include more if […]
Join us for the 12th Annual Doc’s Harley-Davidson & Doc’s Timeline Saloon & BBQ Halloween Extravaganza Free Halloween fun for kids * Start at station #1 located in front of the Hog Barn when you arrive. * Trick-or-treat stations outside * Halloween Games inside & outside the Hog Barn * Pumpkin Patch (free pumpkin for each kid while supplies last) * Hay Ride (weather permitting) * Pulled pork sandwiches & hot dogs available inside the Hog Barn
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
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.
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Barnaby Jones and Ma from the Wisconsin Chapter of the Cryptids, Anomalies, and Paranormal Society (CAPS) will be teaching us about paranormal investigations . The talk will conclude with a paranormal investigation of the library! This is a free event that will run past library closing. Any children under the age of 16 MUST be […]
Come see the Permanent Exhibits for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Reservations Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed. NOTE: Please stay tuned as future dates are added. Reservations for Kohl’s Thank You Thursday can be made 7 days prior to the dates […]
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.

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