MARINETTE CITY GUIDE

Out to Lunch &
FARMER’S MARKET
JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT THE MARINETTE WELCOME CENTER
EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!
Bring your lawnchair, relax, and enjoy entertainment, food trucks, vendors and more!
Beginning Wednesday, June 19 from 11am-2pm at 1680 Bridge Street, Marinette.
To learn more contact Director of Tourism & Marketing,
Melissa Ebsch, at mebsch@marinette.wi.uw or 715-732-5162
STEPHENSON PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
Located in the heart of downtown
Marinette, the Stephenson Public Library is
conveniently situated on Hall Avenue, with
parking off of Riverside Avenue. As the main
branch of the Marinette County Consolidated
Public Library Services, the Stephenson
Public Library works in conjunction with the
OWLSnet library consortium to share resources
with community libraries across much of
Northeastern Wisconsin. In addition to the
volumes of books, eBooks, audiobooks, digital
audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines the
library has available for the public to borrow, the
Stephenson Public Library also provides public
access to 12 Internet computer stations, wireless
Internet, printing and photocopying, comfortable
lounge chairs, a quiet study area, a children’s
play area, a teen-friendly
space, genealogical and
local history resources,
and programs to meet the
needs of our community.
For more information,
people may visit the library’s
events page on Facebook
or on the library’s website,
marinettecountylibraries.
org/marinette. People may
also call 715-732-7570.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. Held Tuesdays
from 10 to 11 a.m. The program is for ages 3 to 6
with a parent of caregiver; siblings are welcome.
The group will read stories, share rhymes and
songs and explore learning through crafts,
discovery tables and more..
ITSY BITSY LIMITED. Held Tuesdays at 11
a.m for children 3 years old or younger. This
is a story time similar to Itsy Bitsy Story Time,
but attendance is limited for children who need
or want a smaller, more intimate story time.
Preregistration is required and will be available
online two weeks prior to the start of the session.
ITSY BITSY STORY TIME. Held Wednesdays
from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The program is for ages birth
to 3 with a parent or caregiver. The group will play,
sing, read and rhyme in ways that foster bonding
and learning.
GENEALOGY HELP SESSION. Held
Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Those
who need help starting genealogy research or are
stuck may meet with a member of the Marinette
& Menominee Area Genealogy Group during this
open session for personalized assistance.
PAWS & TALES. Held Wednesdays; time slots
are by appointment. This reading program is
available for adults and children who want to build
confidence in reading aloud. Readers can choose a
book and practice reading out loud to a registered
therapy dog. People may contact Lara Lakari at the
library, 715-732-7570, for a time slot.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB.
Held from 1 to 2 p.m. People may borrow a copy
of the books using the library’s website, www.
infosoup.org. New members are welcome to join
the conversation.
GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP. The
Genealogy Discussion Group is open to anyone
interested in researching family history. Each
month, a member of the group shares research
tips or resources to help other researchers conduct
their own research at home. For more information,
people may call Mariel at 715-732-7570.
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