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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...

Story Time Tuesdays

Kids with an adult are invited to join us for Story Time Tuesdays! Hosted by Shell Lake Public Library and Lakeland Family Resource Center, Story Time Tuesdays are every Tuesday at 10 am at the Shell Lake Public Library. We will have a story,...

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...

Northern Waters Library Network Passport

Between April 8 and August 31, 2024, you can pick up a passport to the Northern Waters Library Network! The Northern Waters Library Network is made up of thirty libraries in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, Vilas, and Washburn...

Lego Club

Kids 5+ and teens are invited to join us for lego club! Caregivers are invited to join the fun. Lego club will meet at 11 Saturday July 27. Large Duplo legos will be available for young kids. All legos needed to meet June’s challenge will be...

Friendship Bracelet Beading

Monday July 29 from 3 to 5, we will have a beading night at Shell Lake Public Library! Bring a friend or make a new one! We will provide string, beads–both solid colors and lettered–, and rings for keychains. Participants are welcome to bring any...

Map Creation

A cartographer is someone who makes, draws, or creates maps. Join us at Shell Lake Public Library Monday August 5 from 3 to 5 pm for a drop in craft of making maps! Whether it’s your favorite town, a place you created, or from your favorite book,...

Tie-Dye Fun

Fun for the whole family! Join us Friday August 9 from noon to 4 as we tie dye at the library! Each participant will get one white shirt from the library. All dye and necessary supplies will be provided. RSVP to the library to reserve your shirt....

Story Hour with Embrace

Shell Lake Public Library is excited to host Story Hour with Embrace. Story Hour with Embrace will be a three week program–you are welcome to attend one, two, or all three! Story Hour with Embrace will be Thursday August 8, 15, and 22 from 10:30 to...

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Adventure Begins At Your Library

Books can take you anywhere! We are excited for this year’s Summer Reading Program theme Adventure Begins At Your Library.

The 2024 Summer Reading Program starts Friday June 7 and ends Friday August 2. You can sign up anytime starting June 7 at 1 pm. 

New Items At SLPL

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Gale Courses

Libby: Wisconsin's Digital Library App

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NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus

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Engage

To occupy, attract, or  involve someone’s interest or attention.

Enlighten

To give greater knowledge and understanding about a subject. 

Educate

To provide the access to knowledge and skills through directed research. 

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