• Gillett Public Library

    Winter 2024 – Spring 2025 Schedule

    Director’s Corner

    Welcome to 2025 at the Gillett Public Library! It’s another year of markets, songs, adventures, and reading! It might be winter outside, but we’re already preparing for summer fun!  Until then, our programs will provide some boredom busters from our Wisconsin Wintry Wonderland. I hope everyone has a great holiday season. 

    Reminder: When the Gillett Schools are closed for inclement weather or dangerous temperatures, the Gillett Public Library will also be closed. (Fines will be waived for these days because we’d rather have our patron friends…and staff… safe.) 
     
    Children & Teen Programming
    air dry clay DIY Clay Creations Come to the Gillett Public Library after Early Release on Wednesday, January 15th from 3-4 pm and make something special with clay. Will you make a clay pot with clay flowers? A phone charger? A plate? It’s up to you! 
    slime splat Project: Slime Join The Children’s Museum of Green Bay at Gillett Library Community Center on Wednesday, March 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm to learn about states of matter and make your slime. 
    bluey Bluey Party Let’s play away the winter blues with a Bluey Party at the Gillett Library Community Center on Thursday, March 27 from 11 am to 12 pm! Enjoy a Bluey-themed snack and activities! Build a robot to clean your room, play librarian, and shake those wiggles out with a game of Keepy Uppy!
     
    Herding Cats at the Library Enjoy a purr-fect afternoon playing the game “Herding Cats” at the Library on Wednesday, April 16 from 4-5  pm at the Gillett Library.
    Adult Programming
    Dice PATHFINDER SOCIETY ORGANIZED PLAY
    Join us for Pathfinder Society Organized Play on Wednesdays from 1:30-3 pm in the Library Community Center. Every week a new adventure awaits in the fictional world of Golarion. Explore the world and delve into ancient ruins. So grab your Wayfinder, arm yourself with spell or sword, and explore this fantastical world in traditional tabletop RPG style. 
    Game Time Gillett Gaming Guild Join us for a Community Board Games in the Gillett Library Community Center on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3 pm.. Board games will be provided or feel free to gather a group of friends and bring your own games. Card players welcome! 
    Office Roundtable Oconto County Outreach
    Help for Job Seekers /GED Assistance     Are you looking for work or need help getting your GED? Oconto County Health and Human Services personnel will be at Gillett Public Library on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10 am-12 pm.  
    thread Sew-cial Club Bring your needlepoint project and sew with us at Gillett Library! We’ll meet on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 12-2 pm.
    Special Events
    flowers Community Markets  Our Community Markets will be on the second Thursday of every month (Jan.9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10) from 5-7 pm in the Gillett Library Community Center.  If you would like to register to be a vendor, please fill out an application available at the Gillett Public Library or call 920-855-6224. If the Gillett Schools are closed due to inclement weather or temps, the Community Market will also be cancelled).
    Online Tax Basics BugTussel will host “Online Tax Basics” at the Gillett Library Community Center on Monday, February 3 from 3- 5 pm. Learn the basics of online tax filing, including the types of online tax filing services and what factors to consider. Get a glimpse of what filing taxes online looks like and what kinds of tech skills are needed to file taxes online. Understand the online tools and services available to help prepare taxes and safety measures that are in place. Also, learn about IRS-provided free tax filing programs and what some commercial online tax preparation software programs offer. This class is designed for technology users comfortable using the internet, smartphones, and computers. Moderate tech experience is expected.
    tax return papers VITA TAX PREP VITA Tax Prep will be at the Gillett Public Library in February and March to prepare taxes. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. To make an appointment, call the Gillett Public Library at 920-855-6224. **We begin to take appointments in mid-January. Watch our Facebook and website for updates.
    friend of my library Friends of the Gillett Library Meeting Do you love books and want to help support your local library? Join our Friends of the Gillett Library group for their meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:30 am in the Gillett Library Community Center. 
    peeps Peep-le’s Choice 2025
    Our Peep-le’s Choice competition  is back for another year! Make a book or library related diorama using peeps and our community will vote on the top two! Dioramas are due at the Gillett Public Library on April 1st. Voting will be from Monday, April 14 and voting will conclude on Thursday, April 17!  Who will win the Peep-le’s vote?
    Attention The Gillett Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day

    The Gillett Public Library will be closed when the Gillett School District closes for inclement weather or temperatures. Fines will be forgiven for these “snow” days.

  • December 2024

    Thank you for a wonderful year! We look forward to what 2025 has in store for us! Support our members and help us beautify our community and build business for Gillett and the surrounding area!

    Clock Church Community Christmas Cantata

    A community tradition at St. John’s Clock Church is the community Cantatas for Christmas and Easter!

    The Christmas Cantata dates for 2024:

    Friday, December 20 – 7 PM

    Sunday, December 22 – 2 PM

    Friday, December 27 – 7 PM

    Saturday, December 28 – 2 PM

    Gillett Area Chamber Snowman Scavenger Hunt

    To celebrate Small Business Season visit select local businesses and receive a sticker for a chance for a prize from November 1 – December 13!

    Gillett Milling

    Gillett Hardware

    New Beginnings

    OJ’s Midtown

    Peshtigo National Bank

    Main Street Sweets

    Gillett Handiworks

    Doggie Depot

    Unique Perfections Salon

    Gillett Christmas in the Park

    Put on annually on the first Saturday of the December by the Lion’s Club!

    Come join the fun in the community at Christmas in the Park!

    Come to St. John’s Clock Church and visit the halls full of craft vendors and other artisan booths from all over the community.

    Stop by the 4H exhibit hall in Zippel Park to see Santa Claus, games, and more fun!

    Saturday, December 7 from 10am – 2:30 pm at St. John’s Clock Church and 11 am – 4:30 pm at the Expo Hall!

    Gillett Area Ambulance Squad Annual

    An annual tradition since 2020 to bring cheer to the community!

    On December 14 at 3:30 pm join us at the Gillett Area Ambulance Garage for community Christmas Caroling.

    The group will leave on a trailer with hot cocoa and warm cheer to travel around the City of Gillett stopping to sing Christmas Carols in from of various homes! It is a great annual tradition!

  • Gillett Public Library

    Gillett Public Library

    Director’s Corner

    Chilly mornings, school is back in session….it can only mean one thing: Fall is coming up fast. This fall, we will have two special drives: one will collect new and gently used baby, toddlers, and kids Halloween Costumes and the other will be for Holiday outfits for babies, toddlers, and kids. These costumes and outfits will be free for anyone who needs them.
    We are doing the Mitten Tree this year to help needy Gillett families. We will be collecting unwrapped presents for people of all ages and give them to We Believe in Gillett.  All presents will stay local. Even something small can bring a smile to someone in need

    Children’s Programming

    Halloween Costume Swap

    Do you need a new Halloween Costume without breaking the bank?
    Drop off your gently used and clean children’s costumes at the Gillett Public Library starting September 17th. Pick out a new costume during the month of October.

    Safe Kids Oconto County

    The Oconto County Department of  Public Health will be at the Gillett Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th from 5-6 pm to ensure your child’s carseat is installed properly in your car and ensure it will keep your child safe. Please bring your child, the seat they currently use, and your vehicle. No appointment is needed and car seats will be available onsite for those in need.  For any questions, call 920-834-7000

    Seed Mosaic Craft

    Come to the Library on Wednesday, September 18th from 4-5 pm to make a seed mosaic craft. We’ll make a mosaic using clay and seeds. Take home your craft and let it sit for 3-4 days. If you wish to preserve it, spray it with acrylic sealer.

    Wisconsin Science Festival 2024

    Are you ready for Wisconsin Science Festival in October? Come to the Gillett Public Library for free science kits! This year’s activities focus on Agriculture!  and will illustrate the interconnectedness of agriculture within our state’s economy, society, well-being, and the overall future of humanity through science, art, and technology. Don’t miss out! These kits are always a hit! We will announce on social media and in the library when the kits will be available for pickup!

    Holiday Outfit Swap

    Does your child need a new outfit for upcoming Holiday parties? Drop off gently used and clean kids’ Holiday Formal outfits at the Gillett Public Library from November 1st to the 15th during library hours. Pick a new outfit from Monday, November 18th-25th during library hours.

    Adult Programming

    Pathfinder Society Organized Play

    Join us for Pathfinder Society Organized Play on Wednesdays from 1:30-3 pm in the Library Community Center. Every week a new adventure awaits in the fictional world of Golarion. Explore the world and delve into ancient ruins. So grab your Wayfinder, arm yourself with spell or sword, and explore this fantastical world in traditional tabletop RPG style. 

    Gillett Gaming Guild

    Join us for a Community Board Games in the Gillett Library Community Center on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3 pm.. Board games will be provided or feel free to gather a group of friends and bring your own games. Card players welcome! 

    Gillett Area Community Market

    Come to our weekly Community Market  every Thursday from 5-7 pm from September 5th to October 24th at the Ebenreiter Square (located between the Gillett Public Library and the Library Community Center). 

    In November, the market will take place inside the Community Center on Thursday, November 14th only.
    In December, the market will take place on Thursday, December 12th only. December 12 will be a special Holiday Shopping Experience. 

    Every market will feature local vendors and crafters. Come to the market for raffles in November and December to win special prizes!

    Oconto County Outreach Help for Job Seekers/GED Assistance

    Are you looking for work or need help getting your GED? Oconto County Health and Human Services personnel will be at Gillett Public Library on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10 am-12 pm. 

    Sew-cial Club

    Bring your needlepoint project and sew with us at Gillett Library! We’ll meet on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 12-2 pm.

    Special Events

    Machickanee Players Present

    Edgar Allan Poe Art & Poetry Contest

    Join our contest sponsored my Machickanee Players. Anyone is welcome to participate. Write a poem about Edgar Allan Poe. The contest will run through October. Check out our website and Facebook page for more information!

    Mitten Tree

    Last year, the Gillett Public Library had mittens on a tree to help a family in need buy presents for their kids for the holidays. This year we will do it again to support We Believe in Gillett.
    Please bring unwrapped presents to the Gillett Public Library through the month of November. Presents can be for any age group. The deadline for dropoff is Thursday, December 5th at noon. All presents will be given to local families in need.

    The Gillett Public Library will be closed on the following days:

    Monday, September 2nd

    Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th

    Wednesday, December 25

  • NEW View Brat Fry & Bake Sale

    NEW View Brat Fry & Bake Sale

  • New Listing in the Gillett Area! Underhill, WI 4 bed 1 bath.

  • Pride yourself with Home Ownership! Just Listed in Gillett

  • Gillett Public Library July Events

    Gillett Public Library July Events

  • Kid’s Fishing Day

    Kid’s Fishing Day

    Don’t miss the Finnegan Lake Walleye Club’s Kids Fishing Day June 1 from 10 am – 2:00 PM. Meet at the Finnegan Lake Boat Landing – Special Prize Drawing at 1:30 PM.

  • June 2024

    Summer is here and there is something that will be happening regularly within our community! It is a time to connect and enjoy each other!

    The Town of Gillett Fire Department Ride is June 1st – they leave at Noon! Meat Raffle and games throughout the run!

    Here’s the June Calendar for the Gillett Public Library!

    Coming up for the Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce! Biennial Garden Walk with the newly added Home Tours!

    Would you like to be a sponsor? Click Here!

  • Spring Community Market

    Spring Community Market

    Are you looking for something special for mom on Mother’s Day? Gillett Public Library will host the first Spring Community Market at the Gillett Library Community Center, 204 E. Main Street, on Friday, April 26th from 5-7 pm.  There will be a variety of local vendors selling their homemade products including bread, home décor, jewelry, and much more.  With so many unique items to choose from, why not pick something up for yourself?