Children Services - Shawano County Library

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Shawano Library's upcoming programs & events for children

Events happening soon:

Oct 06, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tuesday Story TimeWeekly

Shawano Library

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Oct 12, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Winnie the Pooh Birthday Party

Shawano Library

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"The Dirt on Dirt Thurs. Oct 15 5pm Shawano County Library Come discuss land, soil, compost and all things dirt."

Oct 15, 2026

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Dirt on Dirt

Shawano Library

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"Trunk or Treat 10/16/2026 5-8pm At the Shawano County Fairgrounds" Image of Ethel the Library Van and Halloween creatures

Oct 16, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Trunk or Treat

Shawano County Fairgrounds

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Oct 19, 2026

All Day

Guessing Jar

Shawano Library

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Oct 19, 2026

All Day

Design a Nutcracker Contest

Shawano Library

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Oct 19, 2026

All Day

Science In a Bag

Shawano Library

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Oct 19, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Homeschool Hop

Shawano Library

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"Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt October 26-31" Image of the bigfoot

Oct 26, 2026

All Day

Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Shawano Library

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Oct 27, 2026

All Day

All Branches Closed

Countywide

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Oct 31, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Franklin Park
235 S Washington St, Shawano, WI 54166

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Calendar

Events happening in Shawano for children:

Inktober for Kids

Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last!

Oct 03

All Day

Shawano Library

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Inktober for Kids

Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last!

Oct 04

All Day

Shawano Library

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Inktober for Kids

Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last!

Oct 05

All Day

Shawano Library

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Inktober for Kids

Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last!

Oct 06

All Day

Shawano Library

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29 Tuesday Story Time Tuesday Story Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a craft. , ...
30 Library Opening at 10am Library Opening at 10am 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Shawano County Library will be opening later than usual today. Doors will open at 10 am , ...
1 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
2 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
3 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...

4 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
5 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
6 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Tuesday Story Time Tuesday Story Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a craft. , ...
7 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
8 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
9 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
10 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...

11 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
12 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Winnie the Pooh Birthday Party Winnie the Pooh Birthday Party 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Drop in for snacks, crafts and games for Winnie’s 100th birthday party! , ...
13 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Tuesday Story Time Tuesday Story Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a craft. , ...
14 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
15 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... The Dirt on Dirt The Dirt on Dirt 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Come discuss land, soil, compost and all things dirt! , ...
16 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Find us at the Shawano County Fairgrounds for Trunk or Treat! , ...
17 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...

18 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ...
19 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ... Homeschool Hop Homeschool Hop 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Homeschool families–STEM boat challenge and buoyancy exploration! , ...
20 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ... Tuesday Story Time Tuesday Story Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a craft. , ...
21 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ...
22 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ...
23 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ...
24 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Guessing Jar Guessing Jar All Day Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest guesses without going over win some candy and a free book! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Science In a Bag Science In a Bag All Day Pick up a Science In a Bag bag during the WI Science Festival, while supplies last! , ...

25 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ...
26 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ...
27 All Branches Closed All Branches Closed All Day All libraries closed for LibCon , ... Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ... Tuesday Story Time Tuesday Story Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a craft. , ...
28 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ...
29 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ...
30 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ...
31 Inktober for Kids Inktober for Kids All Day Creative kids: pick up a sketchbook and drawing prompt calendar–while supplies last! , ... Design a Nutcracker Contest Design a Nutcracker Contest All Day Pick up a sheet to decorate and make your Nutcracker unique. Winning design chosen in November! , ... Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt All Day Can you find Bigfoot hiding in the library? , ... Halloween Trick-or-Treat Halloween Trick-or-Treat 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Find us at Franklin Park for free books and candy on Halloween! , ...