Shawano Library
- Visit: 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166
- Call: 715-526-3829
- Email: sha@shawanolibrary.org
Library Hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Day After, Christmas Eve & Day
- Additional Closures:
Shawano Library's upcoming programs and events
Events happening soon:
Jul 14, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jim Lenz the Science Guy
Huckleberry Harbor
222 N Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166
Jul 14, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Roadside Geology of Wisconsin
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jul 21, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Art in the Park: Kids Tie Dye
Huckleberry Harbor
222 N Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166
Jul 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
American History Tea Tasting
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jul 27, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Adult DIY: Air Dry Clay Sun Catchers
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jul 28, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Reading Finale Party
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Aug 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Love, Life, and Elephants: The Sheldrick Story
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Aug 11, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Don’t Rain On My Parade with Steve Beylon
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Aug 12, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
M.U.R.D.E.R.S.Repeating Event
Stubborn Brothers Brewery
220 S Main St, Shawano, WI 54166
Aug 14, 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Smalley Park Beach Bash
Smalley Park
211 Riverside Dr, Shawano, WI 54166
Aug 24, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Adult DIY: Unlikely Mosaics
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
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Free State Park Passes
Library cardholders are invited to checkout a daily state park pass. The goal of the program is to expand access to Wisconsin state park system properties to new visitors. Passes are limited so pick one up at a library soon.
Browse InfoSoup
Digital collections, resources for readers, research and homework help, history and genealogy, job and career resources, and more!
InfoSoup App
Manage your account, search the catalog, renew & reserve books, & view your digital library card.
Free WiFi
(inside and out)
Connect to the "LibraryGuest" network for free WiFi.
Reserve a Meeting Room at the Main Library
Reserving a meeting room at the Shawano library is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Please review the Meeting Room Policy.
- Then complete this reservation form.
- A staff member will follow up with your request to confirm your reservation.
Monthly Calendar
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- 29Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll Day
Weekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...June Escape RoomAll Day
Family-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Family Game Night3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Families can play board games and have popcorn! , ...WI Serial Killers6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Step into the minds of two former killers from WI, Jeffrey Dahmer & Ed Gein, in this intense lecture by Michelle Gibbons , ... - 30Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...June Escape RoomAll DayFamily-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Magic of Isaiah10:00 am - 11:00 am
Magic and fun for the whole family! , ... - 1Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Teen Bookventure Subscription Bag Registration OpensAll DayBooks, snack, more. Register: bit.ly/BookventureSubscription by 7/10Pick up 7/24 Ages 12-18 , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All Day
Count and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make your own dinosaur suncatcher. , ...CD Hovercraft1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMake a desk top hovercraft. In-person or take & make available at 9am while supplies last. , ...The Declaration of Independence at 250 Years6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in welcoming Professor David J. Voelker, Ph.D. as he gives us insights into the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the Second Continental Congress boldly voted for American independence on July 2, 1776, the approval of the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4th, had equally mo , ... - 2Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 3ALL BRANCES CLOSEDAll DayAll libraries closed for July 4th , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 4ALL BRANCES CLOSEDAll DayAll libraries closed for July 4th , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 5Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 6Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Tween Time3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Make a dragon eye from clay. , ...Swords & Dice6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Try out a DnD drop-in campaign. Let the adventure begin! (Adults only, please.) , ... - 7Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Barn Quilts & Birthday Cake10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mini barn quilts and birthday cake to celebrate America turning 250! Limited space-sign up only. , ... - 8Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...M.U.R.D.E.R.S.8:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet us @ Stubborn Brothers to discuss true crime cases. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Clay fossil pendants. , ...Firefly painting1:00 pm - 5:00 pmPaint the night sky then light it up with fireflies. In-person or take & make available at 9am while supplies last. , ... - 9Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 10Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Teen Bookventure Subscription Bag Registration ClosesAll DayBooks, snack, more. Register: bit.ly/BookventureSubscription by 7/10Pick up 7/24 Ages 12-18 , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Smalley Park Beach Bash2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come and find us at Smalley Beach Bash to make painted rocks! , ... - 11Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 12Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 13Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Light Pollution with DarkSky WI6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLearn what light pollution is, why it is a problem, and how you can reduce it. , ...
- 14Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Jim Lenz the Science Guy10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Unearth a Story: The Fossil-Fueled Comedy Science Show. Get ready to dig into science, discovery, and BIG laughs! , ...The Roadside Geology of Wisconsin6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn about rocks and minerals found in Wisconsin. Participants can bring in one rock to be identified! , ... - 15Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
DIY slime–bugs in amber or dinos in lava. , ...Dinorama1:00 pm - 5:00 pmCreate a dinosaur dinorama in a jar. In-person or take & make available at 9am while supplies last. , ... - 16Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Hydroponics @ Home2:00 pm - 4:00 pmAnna Brant from Fork Farms will show how to grow year round at home with no soil, just water! , ...
- 17Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 18Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 19Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 20Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Quilting Bee2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hand stitch a quilt block while learning a family’s quilting history. Reservations required. , ...Book Club6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The monthly meeting of the Adult Book Club. Get your copy and join the discussion. Reservations required , ... - 21Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Art in the Park: Kids Tie Dye10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Colorful tie-dye fun! You bring the t-shirt and we bring the rest. Limited spots-sign up only! , ...American History Tea Tasting1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSample different teas that played parts in US History. Registration required. , ... - 22Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dino themed wood slice magnets! , ...Watercolor Geodes1:00 pm - 5:00 pmUse watercolors to make paintings of geodes & crystals. In-person or take & make available at 9am while supplies last. , ... - 23Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 24Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 25Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 26Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 27Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll Day
Adopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Adult DIY: Air Dry Clay Sun Catchers4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Craft something fun! Reservations required. , ... - 28Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll DayAdopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Summer Reading Finale Party10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate a great summer of reading with snacks, games and face paint! , ... - 29Opening at 10am8:00 am - 10:00 amThe library will be opening at 10 am this morning. , ...Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll DayAdopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Q-tip dino skeletons. , ...Leftovers1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMiss a program, or like one so much you want to do it again? In-person or take & make available at 9am while supplies last. , ... - 30Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll DayAdopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 31Community ArtAll DayCreate a piece for our community work of art! , ...Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll DayAdopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Citizen Science at the Library: Science At Night!All DayCount and record fireflies and count stars in our area. , ...
- 1Guessing JarAll DayWeekly prizes awarded for the closest guess without going over. Ages 4-12. , ...Scavenger HuntAll DayAdopt a dino scavenger hunt. , ...Teen Bookventure Subscription Bag RegistrationAll DayBooks, snack, more. Register: bit.ly/BookventureSubscription by 8/10 Pick up 8/24 Ages 12-18 , ...Escape Room At HomeAll DayGrab a packet of escape room puzzles to work on at home. Submit your answers online for a chance to win! , ...Last Day of Summer ReadingAll DayAll reading challenges must be turned in today. , ...Ice Cream Party10:00 am - 12:00 pmCelebrate the end of Summer Reading with ice cream and toppings. , ...