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Wee Readers Program

We are continuing our Wee Readers Program throughout the whole year! For ages 0-4. Sign up at the library, and receive a free board book for every 80 books read! Everything you read together counts-even reading your child’s favorite book over and...

Zoo Passes at the Library

Did you know with a Shell Lake Public Library card you can check out zoo passes?! Adults 18 and older are able to check out the zoo passes for three days. Zoo passes must be checked out and returned at the front desk. Zoo passes are not able to be...

Story Time Tuesdays

Starting Tuesday November 5, Shell Lake Public Library is excited to host Story Time Tuesdays with Lakeland Family Resource Center! Every Tuesday at 10 am, kids and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, a craft, and snack. Story...

AODA Beading at the Library

Beaders of all ages are welcome to join us Saturday December 21 from 11 until noon. Shell Lake Public Library will provide all of the necessary supplies to make bracelets, necklaces, and keychains. We will have some easy-to-eat snacks and drinks...

Snowglobe Craft

Tuesday December 10 from 4 to 5 pm, join us at Shell Lake Public Library for a make and take craft! We will have jars for adults and ornaments for kids available to make your own snow globe! You are welcome to bring your own jars. These are great...

Cards and Community

Do you have holiday cards to address? Bring them to the library! We will have washi tape and pens set out, soft music, and hot chocolate. Drop in Friday December 13 between 3 and 5 and bring a friend! We will also have examples of different ways...

Create Your Year

2025 is almost here! Join us at the library Friday December 20 for a drop in craft from 3 to 5. We will have some supplies available to create your own vision board for the new year! You are encouraged to bring your own stickers and pictures to...

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NoveList Plus

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