October 2018
Crafts
Before you trick-or-treat, stop by the library for Halloween crafts.
Find out more »November 2018
Book Discussion
Discussing "Looking for Alaska" by John Green. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Crafts
Enjoy hot apple cider while you make buttons and snowflakes.
Find out more »Book Club
Discussing "Boys in the Boat" by Daniel Brown. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »January 2019
Book Club
Discussing "Coal River" by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »February 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes" by Dan Egan, a 2019 Door County Reads selection. Facilitated by Anne Moser. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Book Discussion
Discussing "Wintering" by Peter Geye, a 2019 Door County Reads selection. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »March 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "Where'd You Go Bernadette" by Maria Semple. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »April 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "Heartland" by Sarah Smarsh. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Home Grown Poetry
Readings and discussion about the importance of poetry in our lives with Poet Laureates Sharon Auberle and Nancy Rafal. Held in collaboration with elected officials, community representatives, and high school students.
Find out more »Easter Craft
Celebrating Easter with crafts and coloring pages. Find the hidden bunny for an Easter treat.
Find out more »May 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »June 2019
Book Discussion
Driftless by David Rhodes. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Nature Play Day
Stop by the library to pick up a free Ridges Family Discovery Trail journal/workbook for extra activities.
Find out more »Telescopes
Learn, from Door Peninsula Astronomical Society members, about the telescopes that are available to check out from the library.
Find out more »July 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »Planetarium
Experience the new planetarium from the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society.
Find out more »August 2019
Book Discussion
Discuss "The Long Haul" by Finn Murphy. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »September 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing "Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Book Sale
Celebrate Autumnfest at the big Library Book Sale. Proceeds benefit the Baileys Harbor library.
Find out more »October 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing “Educated” by Tara Westover. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »November 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »NaNoWriMo 2019
Join Jerod Santek of Write On, Door County to learn how to start a flash fiction/nano fiction story (55 words). He will explain various forms of short nonfiction and provide prompts to get you started writing. This program is free and appropriate for adults and high school students.
Find out more »December 2019
Book Discussion
Discussing “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »January 2020
Book Discussion
Discussing “Girls in the Garden” by Lisa Jewell. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »Game Night
Try out the new collection of games (board games, card games, dice games). Snacks provided. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones.
Find out more »Hometown Writing
Through guided exercises, discover how to tap into memories of hometown locations and discover the stories those towns have to tell. Led by Jerod Santek of Write On, Door County. Free and open to all ages. Part of Door County Reads 2020.
Find out more »February 2020
Book Discussion
Discussing "Virgil Wander" by Leif Enger. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Game Night
Come and try out the new collection of games (board games, card games, dice games). Snacks provided. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones.
Find out more »March 2020
Book Discussion
Discussing “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »Game Night
CANCELED. Come and try out the new collection of games (board games, card games, dice games). Snacks provided. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones.
Find out more »June 2021
Hybrid Book Discussion
Discussing "The Gown" by Jennifer Robson. Meet at the table in the park next to the library or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »July 2021
Hybrid Book Discussion
Discussing “The Stranger in the Woods” by Michael Finkel. Meet at the table in the park next to the library or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »August 2021
Hybrid Book Discussion
Discussing “The Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. Meet at the table in the park next to the library or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »Read to a Horse
Kids can pick a book and read to the friendly, gentle horse on the lawn outside the library. Call 920.839.2210 ahead to schedule a time.
Find out more »September 2021
Hybrid Book Discussion
Discussing “Interior Chinatown" by Charles Vu. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »October 2021
Hybrid Book Discussion
Discussing “American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »December 2021
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »January 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “How to Be a Good Creature” by Sy Montgomery. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »March 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “The Lost Man” by Jane Harper. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »April 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “Hidden Valley Road” by Robert Kolker. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »May 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »June 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “Hell of a Book” by Jason Mott. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »Fish Printing
Try your hand at making a fish print. Roll ink onto a rubber fish and then press into an item. Bring your own item to print onto, cotton works best. Michaela and Mark Holey will lead the activity.
Find out more »July 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “Her Hidden Genius” by Marie Benedict. Held in-person or attend virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »August 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing. Held in-person or virtually. Visit the DoorCountyLibrary.org calendar for Zoom details.
Find out more »Read to a Horse
Come read to miniature horses, Cookie and Sweetie.
Find out more »Diving Around the Door
Jason Albertson with the Door County Public Safety Dive Team will bring equipment to show and talk about staying safe and having fun while going diving all around Door County.
Find out more »September 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discussing “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki in person or on Zoom.
Find out more »October 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing on Zoom or in person.
Find out more »November 2022
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman on Zoom or in person.
Find out more »January 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss "The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes on Zoom or in-person.
Find out more »February 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss "Raft of Stars" by Andrew Graff in-person or via Zoom.
Find out more »April 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer in-person or via Zoom.
Find out more »May 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus in-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »June 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
TBD book discussion. In-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »July 2023
Patriotic Craft Table
Drop-in crafts for ages 2-12.
Find out more »Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “White Noise” by Don DeLillo and/or “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Trembley in-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Chalk the Door
Make chalk art outside the library.
Find out more »August 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T. J. Klune in-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Scrabble Tournament
Two rounds of competitive Scrabble. Top scorers win prizes. Refreshments available. Register at the library. For ages 10+.
Find out more »Glass Mosaics
Create a glass mosaic of the Baileys Harbor Range Lights with Lynda Sanford. Beginner-level class, all supplies provided. Registration required.
Find out more »September 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
TBD book discussion. In-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »October 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
Discuss “The Maid” by Nita Prose in-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Open Craft Table
Create seed-saving envelopes with plantable seed paper. Middle-schoolers, teens and adults welcome.
Find out more »David Watkins: Vintage Music and Vinyl Record Players
Discuss the history of vinyl records, demonstrate record players and share his DJ skills.
Find out more »Monopoly Tournament
Prizes, snacks and refreshments provided.
Find out more »Candy and Crafts
Make your own superhero mask. Candy and glow sticks available.
Find out more »November 2023
Baileys Book Discussion
"All the Beauty in the World" by Paul Bringley book discussion. In-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »December 2023
Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »Baileys Book Discussion
"No Two Persons" by Erica Bauermeister book discussion. In-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Harbor Holiday Crafts
Open craft table for kids of all ages to make snow globes and dioramas.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »Holiday Baking Class
Ginger molasses cookie class taught by Jackie, baker at Sway. Limited spots available. Call 920.839.2210 for reservations.
Find out more »Music Mondays
Records will be available for play. Patrons are encouraged to play vinyl for the collection or bring in records of their own.
Find out more »January 2024
Baileys Book Club
"The Light is Ours" by Ann Heyse book discussion. In-person or on Zoom.
Find out more »Bring Your Own Apron
2 of 5 cooking/baking classes funded by the Door County Library Foundation. This month will focus on bread making.
Find out more »Open Craft Table
STEAM project.
Find out more »Quiet Nights Book Club
Join a cozy reading environment and silently read with drinks and snacks.
Find out more »February 2024
Braiding Sweetgrass Quote Art Event
Craft night making quote art from "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults" by Robin Wall Kimmer, Monique Gray, and Nicole Neidhardt. Door County Reads event.
Find out more »Baileys Book Club
Discuss "Braiding Sweet Grass for Young Adults" by Robin Wall Kimmer, Monique Gray and Nicole Neidhardt. Door County Reads event.
Find out more »Open Craft Table
STEAM project.
Find out more »Bring Your Own Apron
3 of 5 cooking/baking classes funded by the Door County Library Foundation. This month will focus on learning to temper chocolate.
Find out more »Quiet Nights Book Club
Join a cozy reading environment and silently read with drinks and snacks.
Find out more »March 2024
Make a Junk Journal Book Tracker
Make a junk journal and keep track of your reading habits. Supplies included.
Find out more »Baileys Book Club
Discuss "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van der Kolk.
Find out more »Open Craft Table
STEAM project.
Find out more »Bring Your Own Apron
Cooking/baking classes funded by the Door County Library Foundation. This month will focus on learning to make multi-grain bread.
Find out more »Quiet Nights Book Club
Join a cozy reading environment and silently read with drinks and snacks.
Find out more »Potluck Lunch & Games
Bring your own lunch and play games.
Find out more »Prepare for the Solar Eclipse!
Join Coggin Heeringa from Crossroads at Big Creek to talk about the solar eclipse happening on April 8th.
Find out more »April 2024
Baileys Book Club
Discuss "What You are Looking for is in the library" by Michiko Aoyama.
Find out more »Bring Your Own Apron
Cooking/baking classes funded by the Door County Library Foundation. This month will focus on learning to make scones.
Find out more »Open Craft Table
STEAM project.
Find out more »Quiet Nights Book Club
Join a cozy reading environment and silently read with drinks and snacks.
Find out more »Potluck & Games
Bring your own lunch and play games.
Find out more »