Lester Public Library
1001 Adams Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241
MON-THU 10-8 • FRI 10-5:30 • SAT 10-2 • SUN Closed
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2026 Summer Library Program
Begins Monday, June 8!
Dugout Stories
Thursday, June 11 • 6:00 PM
Step up to the plate for a lively look at the northeastern Wisconsin amateur baseball league that includes Two Rivers’ hometown team. League Co-president Kevin Konkol and Polar Bears General Manager AJ Lorrigan talk great players, big moments, and stories from seasons past to today.
Tom Pease
Wednesday, June 24 • 2:00 PM
Gather on the library lawn for a rip-roarin’ good time with Tom Pease. His high-energy show gets the whole crowd moving—singing, dancing, clapping, and LAUGHING. You can bring chairs and blankets—but you probably won’t be sitting still for long. Do NOT forget to bring your belly button.
Upcoming Programs
Yarned & Dangerous
Thursdays • 5:00-7:00 PM
Knitters and crocheters: Convene weekly for convivial crafting! Teens and adults can bring their own projects and supplies (and beverages) and spend a pleasant evening together at the fireplace.
Needle-felted Strawberries
Saturday, June 20 • 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM
Use roving wool and a barbed needle to felt fibers into a strawberry you can sweetly display all year long. Ages 18+
Call 920.793.8888 to register.
Crafting Calm
Monday, June 29 • 6-7:30 PM
For ages 16+. Press “pause” and pamper yourself with a little peace. Gather, enjoy music, and indulge in a simple activity—coloring, painting, dot-to-dot drawing, sticker mosaics or diamond painting. We’ll furnish all the supplies for these calming crafts; just bring yourself and a beverage. No registration required.
Bilingual Classes
Wednesdays, May 6-July 29 • 6:00-7:30 PM
A welcoming class for Spanish and English speakers who want to learn or improve skills in the other language. Instruction is based on the sandwich technique of pronunciation, conversation and grammar. No registration required. Presented by Woods Outreach. Ages 18+
TReasure Quest
Monday, June 15-Saturday, Aug. 29 • All ages
A brand-new summer conundrum is stirring beneath your feet. Clues lie scattered. Puzzles wait to be cracked. If you and your crew have what it takes, secrets won’t stay buried for long. Receive a series of six puzzle packets sending you out to hidden corners and familiar haunts across Our Fair City. Start your dig at the library’s front desk. The citizens are counting on you.
1-on-1 Tech Help
By appointment.
Maribeth Wester, a retired technology professional with more than 40 years of experience, can fluently address issues from simple to complex on whatever device you use—phone, tablet, or computer.
Email mbwester@watchingandlistening.org
to make an appointment at the library that works with your schedule.
Meditation Mondays
Mondays • 5:15-5:30 PM
You made it through another Monday! Take a beat after a busy day or before tackling dinner and gather by the fireplace for a 15 to 20-minute guided meditation session. All ages welcome, though children under 12 need an accompanying grownup. If the weather is nice, we’ll move outdoors!
Family Game Night
Mondays • 6:00-7:30 PM
We have all your favorite board and card games; bring the family or meet up with friends. FREE popcorn! Bring drinks, select your games, and find a spot anywhere in the library to play.
Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, June 2 & 16 • 5:30-7:30 PM
Anime and manga fans: Watch anime, talk about favorite series, do creative projects—and SNACK of course! Action, romance, slice-of-life…there’s something for everyone. For teens in Grades 6-12.
NEW Pokémon Club
Friday, May 29 • 4-5:30 PM • Ages 8-12
Get ready to level up your skills! Trainers —whether seasoned battlers or just getting started—are invited to join our new monthly Pokémon Club. Play the card game, enjoy snacks, meet fellow fans, and dive into fun themed activities. Come catch the excitement! No registration required.
Wire Rock Jewelry
Thursday, June 18 • 7-9:00 PM • Grades 6-12
Choose a beautiful rock from our collection or bring your own and turn it into a unique piece of jewelry. All supplies provided. Snacks and a rousing game of Capture the Flag after the library closes. Call 920.793.8888 to register.
Click here to check out our Events Page for dates and times.
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Get the App!
Catalog app available
Search the catalog, check your account and renew materials all from the MCLS Mobile-WI app. Designed for phones and tablets, this handy app lets you easily scan ISBNs to see if the library owns an item. Quickly request it or place it on hold. Scan the QR code to download the app or visit your favorite app store today.
Beanstack reading challenges
Summer Reading Challenges begin June 8.
READY to READ?! And yes, audiobooks count! Use Beanstack to easily maintain your reading records. Access it online via our website, or download the app. Log books you read to earn digital badges and prizes.
Lots of folks like to keep an ongoing record of books they read; that’s easy, too. Stop at the Help Desk for assistance getting started with anything Beanstack! Don’t want to go digital? Paper reading logs are available—just ask!
Read to Me
(Ages 0-5)
Earn a reading badge and PRIZE for every five books read to you by someone special or that you read on your own. Read 50 to complete the challenge.
Read on My Own
(Ages 6-11)
Earn a reading badge and PRIZE for every two books you read or listen to. Read 20 to complete the challenge.
Teens (Ages 12-17)
Earn reading badges and PRIZES like books, stickers and free mini-golf @ Village Inn on the Lake & RV Park! Read six books to complete the challenge.
Adults (Ages 18+)
Track days spent reading and log books read to earn earthy rewards and up to seven entries into the drawing for $100 in Chamber Bucks—the more you read, the more chances you have to strike it rich!
Myth & Magic
New year, new genre challenge! Follow the call of magic into stories filled with brave heroes, curious creatures, eerie enchantments, and fairy-tale twists. Wander through beloved subgenres and award-winning epics as you shape your own reading adventure. Complete the challenge to earn a heroic patch worthy of any adventurer. Ages 18+
200 Books Before High School
Keep your reading momentum going with the 200 Books Before High School challenge! Celebrate your inner book nerd as you dive into the books you love—ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and even titles you’re reading for school can all count toward your goal. Along the way, earn reading-themed prizes, stickers, and of course, FREE books for your own library. Ages 11-14.
Ongoing Challenges
Use Beanstack, a web and mobile app, to participate. Beanstack makes it easy to register, track reading, and earn incentives. Download the app or access it here.
Above Average Reader
Through December 31 for ages 14+
According to the Pew Research Center, American adults read an average of 12 books a year—half read four or fewer. How do you rank? First-time participants who reach 13 books earn a canvas tote; returning readers who already have a tote will receive a special 2026 patch instead. Finish 52 books by year’s end to earn an exclusive SUPERIOR READER patch for your tote.
Mystery maven
Ongoing for ages 18+
Don your deerstalkers, dear readers: On dark and stormy nights (sunny afternoons will work too), investigate different subgenres and award-winning titles. Upon completion of this clandestine operation (well, it’s really a public challenge open to all adults), snag an elusive patch that reveals the intriguing secret to sharp-eyed operatives (your friends and neighbors) that the bearer is a shrewd connoisseur of mystery.
In IT 4 LOVE
Ongoing for ages 18+
For those who swoon at the thought of love at first sight and melt over heartwarming rom-coms. Indulge in the magic of romance! Explore irresistible tropes, discover award-winning stories, and fall head over heels for unforgettable romantic leads.
Complete each activity to earn a special patch that showcases your dedication to the genre.
babies bloom
100 Books Before One
Read 100 books by age one. Sharing books together strengthens your baby’s foundation for learning, and the bond between baby and their favorite teacher: YOU! Receive a free book after each milestone of 25 books logged.
1,000 books before kindergarten
Read 1,000 books together before your child enters five-year-old kindergarten. Earn FREE BOOKS for your home library as you hit each 100-book milestone!
500 books before middle school
Now that your child is reading on their own, challenge them to read 500 books before middle school. Earn reading badges, fun charms, and FREE BOOKS!
drive-thru open!
Utilize the drive-thru when you’ve been notified that requested items are ready, and to pick up to-go packs and book club selections. Even if you didn’t initially request drive-thru service, we can grab your items and deliver them at the window! It’s a great way to pick up materials whether it’s raining, your mobility is compromised, or your babies are asleep in the back seat!
For even faster service, select the Lester Public Library Drive-Thru location when placing materials on hold. When calling to request materials, let staff know you’d like drive-thru pick up.
Ring the bell if staff isn’t in the window when you arrive!
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Call Library Director Jeff Dawson at (920)793-7104 for information regarding the foundation.