Shawano Library's upcoming programs & events for children
Events happening soon:
May 13, 2026
10:00 am
Story Time, ShawanoRepeating Event
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jun 08, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Summer Reading Kickoff: Mammoth Hunter
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jun 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Read Book Discussion
Mattoon Branch Library
311 Slate Ave, ​Mattoon, WI
Jun 18, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kick-off to Summer
Franklin Park
235 S Washington St, Shawano, WI 54166
Jun 23, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
J & R Prehistoric Pets
Huckleberry Harbor
222 N Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166
Jun 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Preserve the planet and your pockets!
Shawano Library
128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI
Jun 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Smalley Park Beach Bash Styrofoam cup crabs.
Smalley Park
211 Riverside Dr, Shawano, WI 54166
Jun 30, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Magic of Isaiah
Huckleberry Harbor
222 N Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166
Monthly Calendar
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- 27Bug Scavenger HuntAll Day
Spring is here! Try to spot the different bugs hiding in the library. , ... - 28
- 29Bug Scavenger HuntAll DaySpring is here! Try to spot the different bugs hiding in the library. , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 am
Join us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ... - 30Bug Scavenger HuntAll DaySpring is here! Try to spot the different bugs hiding in the library. , ...
- 1Bug Scavenger HuntAll DaySpring is here! Try to spot the different bugs hiding in the library. , ...
- 2Bug Scavenger HuntAll DaySpring is here! Try to spot the different bugs hiding in the library. , ...
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- 4Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...Mini Light SabersAll Day
May the 4th be with you! Make and take mini light sabers all day. , ... - 5Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 6Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 7Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...
- 8Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...
- 9Children’s Book WeekAll DayCelebrate Children’s Book Week with free book giveaways, a contest and prizes! , ...
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- 12Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 13Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...Family Game Night2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Families come to play a variety of family board and card games! , ... - 14
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- 18Garden GiveawayAll Day
Kids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...Homeschool Hop2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeschool families, learn about how chocolate is made, its history and make a chocolaty treat! , ... - 19Garden GiveawayAll DayKids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...Sunflower Planting4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Families can plant a sunflower and talk with community organizations. , ... - 20Garden GiveawayAll DayKids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 21Garden GiveawayAll DayKids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...
- 22Garden GiveawayAll DayKids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...
- 23Garden GiveawayAll DayKids 4-12 guess how many worms in the jar for a chance to win a gardening book and seeds! , ...
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- 26Space Scavenger HuntAll Day
Blast off and explore the library to visit all the planets of the solar system! , ...First Day of Summer ReadingAll DaySign up on our website, www.shawanolibrary.org, or pick up a paper log at your local branch. , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ... - 27Space Scavenger HuntAll DayBlast off and explore the library to visit all the planets of the solar system! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 28Space Scavenger HuntAll DayBlast off and explore the library to visit all the planets of the solar system! , ...
- 29Space Scavenger HuntAll DayBlast off and explore the library to visit all the planets of the solar system! , ...
- 30Space Scavenger HuntAll DayBlast off and explore the library to visit all the planets of the solar system! , ...
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- 1Community 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. , ...Book Sale and Brat FryAll DaySponsored by the Friends of the Library organization! , ...June Escape RoomAll DayFamily-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...
- 2Community 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. , ...Book Sale and Brat FryAll DaySponsored by the Friends of the Library organization! , ...June Escape RoomAll DayFamily-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...Bingo!10:00 am - 2:00 pmKids come and play bingo for prizes! Games at 10:00 and 12:00. , ...
- 3Community 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. , ...Book Sale and Brat FryAll DaySponsored by the Friends of the Library organization! , ...June Escape RoomAll DayFamily-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...Crafty Wednesday9:00 am - 4:00 pmMake your own buttons! , ...Story Time, Shawano10:00 amJoin us Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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! , ...
- 4Community 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. , ...
- 5Community 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. , ...
- 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. , ...June Escape RoomAll DayFamily-friendly dinosaur themed escape room. Reservations required. , ...