Kids Program

Thursday, July 31 from 10-11am Presented by Jenna Richardson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Come along for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of spiders! Uncover the distinctive traits of these creatures through engaging activities, exploration, and more. We might even welcome a few spider pals to join us! Plus, we’ll create a…

Thursday, August 7 from 10-11am Presented by Jenna Richardson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Using sustainably harvested birch bark, we will make magnets and frames out of this beautiful material! NEW!

Monday, Dec. 22 from 10am-11am Library Lower Level Join Naturalist Hannah for a fun, family-friendly adventure in search of birds that call the Northwoods home in the wintertime! We'll learn about different types of birds, how to identify them, and go on a scavenger hunt to look for bird signs. This program is presented by…

RESCHEDULED - NEW DATE IS: Friday, January 2 from 10am-11am Library Lower Level We welcome families and curious adults alike to join us for a program exploring winter survival skills! Learn how to construct a shelter, build campfires (including campfire etiquette), and make handy fire-starters to take home with you! This program is presented by…

Thursday, July 9 at 10am What good is a worm? You will learn the parts of a worm, what they do, participate in a worm race, and make a wormery to take your new friend home in. Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am (July 9 - Aug 13), in the pavilion behind the Library.…

Thursday, July 16 at 10am From an incredible life cycle to skin they can breathe through, frogs are fabulous in many ways. We will explore all this and more, and you may be able to see live frogs and tadpoles! Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am (July 9 - Aug 13), in the pavilion…

Thursday, July 23 at 10am Learn about the fascinating history of the lumberjack era of the Northwoods, figure out lumberjack language, and participate in several lumberjack inspired games! NEW program! Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am (July 9 - Aug 13), in the pavilion behind the Library. In case of inclement weather, programs will…

Thursday, July 30 at 10am Learn about population dynamics and carrying capacity as we discuss and explore deer artifacts, then play a fun and active game. Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am (July 9 - Aug 13), in the pavilion behind the Library. In case of inclement weather, programs will be held inside the…

Thursday, August 6 at 10am Explore the incredible adaptations of all the animals that come out at night - ones that fly and ones that crawl. You’ll also meet a live big brown bat up close! Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am (July 9 - Aug 13), in the pavilion behind the Library. In…

Thursday, August 13 at 10am Did you know beavers used to be 6 feet tall? Ever wonder just how big a sabertooth tiger's teeth really were? Join us as we dig into the amazing history of the giant creatures that once roamed Wisconsin and the Midwest! NEW program! Kids' Programs are every Thursday from 10-11am…