CHILDREN
Summer Story Hour
Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
Focused for children ages 3 to 6, but everyone is welcome.
Check the blue bin for a craft.
- June 13
- June 27
- July 11
- July 25
- August 8
Special Programs
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
2024 Teens Summer Reading Bingo From June 24 to August 10 If you are a teen between the ages of 13 and 19, Library Bingo is your passport to an enchanting journey through the stacks and stories of our library. Perfect for bookworms, casual readers, and everyone in...
Neillsville Storybook Trail
You are invited to visit our brand new Storybook Trail!! Where: Schuster Park along the walking path What: Enjoy this new opportunity in our Schuster Park along the walking path as children of all ages experience the fun of reading and some trivia while walking along...
Summer Library Program 2024!
Summer reading can help children maintain valuable reading skills during the vacation period.
For readers ages 4-12.
- Children in the Summer Reading Program will commit to a summer reading goal.
- There will be nine weeks, from June 5 through August 10, to complete their reading goal for the summer.
- Children record the books they read or have read to them, during the nine-week session on the reading record.
- If the child achieves their goal, coupons will be given that are redeemable at area businesses.
Children who complete their reading goal will also have a chance to win a surprise.
Register.
Call or sign up in the library.
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Events & Activities
Performers will be outside in east parking lot.
Please bring a chair or blanket.
Programs are open to families and friends of all ages.
Please call the Library at 715-743-2558 with questions, or if you need accommodations.
June 5, 2024 “KICKOFF DAY”
The FIRST DAY of the Summer Reading Program. Those children who sign-up today will receive a special treat donated by the Clark County Dairy Promotion Committee. Children will be able to register and pick up reading record sheets until June 30.
Even if you do not sign up you can attend the programs.
June 12, 2024 1:00 pm Zoomalata magic & comedy
The Amazing Zoomalata uses only clean, fun humor that does not put people down. His magic shows are designed to build people up, encourage them and make their day a special one.
The Neillsville Public Library Foundation sponsors this program.
June 19, 2024 1:00 pm Stuart Stotts storyteller & musician
Stuart Stotts is an author, storyteller, educator, and songwriter. He’s sung with and performed for kids and families in schools, libraries, and community settings around the world since 1984.
Wisconsin Valley Library Service sponsors this program. It is open to the community.
June 26, 2024 1:00 pm “Dragon Training Academy”
Realistic looking animatronic dragons at the library.
The Neillsville Public Library Foundation sponsors this program.
July 3, 2024 1:00 pm Craft Day
Fun crafts to celebrate the Fourth of July. It is open to the community.
The Neillsville Public Library Foundation sponsors this program.
July 13, 2024 1:00 pm Glen Gerard Magician
A versatile artist, Glen is equally adept at performing for children or adults, for any type of event.
July 17, 2024 1:00 pm Craft Day
Various crafts available to make or pick up at the library.
July 24, 2024 1:00 pm Micah Sommersmith Musician & Accordion
Accordionist interested in folk music from around the world. Singer-songwriter and recording artist.
The Neillsville Public Library Foundation sponsors this program.
July 31, 2024 1:00pm ZooZort: Live animal program
Zoozort provides educational and entertaining animal programs for a variety of occasions and events.
The Neillsville Public Library Foundation sponsors this program.
Sponsors
Neillsville Subway
Strike Time Lanes
Neillsville A&W
Hansen’s IGA
Neillsville Recreation Department
Pizza Hut
Marathon Station
Clark County Dairy Promotion Committee
Neillsville Public Library Foundation
Wisconsin Valley Library Service
Why Read Over the Summer?
The reading skills of children decline if they do not read over summer break, similar to playing an instrument, or not playing an instrument for three months. Those that read will be more likely to be on target or ahead of their peers. Studies show that reading skill loss is long-term and cumulative, each year widening the child’s skills gap.
Kids can read a variety of print materials, including comics and magazines that they find interesting, as long as they’re reading during the summer. The National Institute of Health states, “when children become good readers in the early grades they are more likely to become better learners throughout their school years and beyond.”