Kid's Summer Events schedule!

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Join us at Rhinelander District Library for a summer of reading and activities for all ages!

Printable Brochure and Book Club information

Summer Kid’s Brochure

Book Club Selections & Dates 2026

Summer Reading Events

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Unearth a Story with Dino Chris

Monday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

Kids will step back in time through hands on fossils and models of T-rex and its family. This introduction to paleontology will blend fun stories and activities with learning!
Ages 5 and up

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Reptiles & Amphibians

Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

North Lakeland Discoery Center will be sharing scaly friends with us during this hour-long program for school-aged kids.
Ages: 5 and up

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Unearth the Past

Monday, July 6 @ 1:00 p.m.
Library Lawn

Local archeologist, Cindy Stiles, will lead kids in an ineractive dig to learn about archeology hands on!
Ages: 5 and up

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Music with Tom Pease

Wednesday, July 16
11:00 a.m. on the Library Lawn

Tom is a library favorite! Kids will love his humor and joy.
Sponsored by Wisconsin Valley Library Service

Special Events

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Dinosaur Origami with Mike

Wednesday, June 30 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Department

Our resident origami pro will be helping kids to make cool dinosaur creations. Come anytime during the timeframe! Parent help is requested.
Ages 5 and up

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Big Vehicle Day

Tuesday, July 7 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Library Parking Lot

Kids can get up close and personal with all kinds of vehicles. Come anytime during the timeframe.

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Stories, Songs and S'mores

Monday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Library Lawn

Bring a blanket for a camp-themed family storytime and a sweet snack. Our friends from Children’s WI will be joining us!

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Annual Library Worm Race

Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Library Lawn

Kids can cheer their worms to the finish line with a partner. Kids 4 and up
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

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Picnic in the Park

Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Hodag Park

Preschool kids are welcome to bring a drink and we’ll provide the activities and snack with our friends from Children’s WI.

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Annual Library Tea

Wednesday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

The theme is “Garden Party”
For kids in First Grade & up
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sponsored by the Rhinelander Women’s Club

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