Page Turners Book Club

Join Superior Public Library’s Page Turners Book Club and enjoy lively discussion with other eager readers! Our book selection for August is Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, a groundbreaking collection of first-person writing ed......More

Join Superior Public Library’s Page Turners Book Club and enjoy lively discussion with other eager readers! Our book selection for August is Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, a groundbreaking collection of first-person writing edited by Alice Wong that shares the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience. This collection of personal essays by contemporary disabled writers celebrates and documents disability culture and looks to the future and past with hope and love. Book club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and the last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. We discuss the same book at both of these meetings. Our August meeting dates are August 6 at 10:30 a.m. and August 27 at 6 p.m. (Book club does NOT meet in July or December.) Request a copy of the book using the online library catalog, by calling 715-394-8860, or stopping in to the library.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Local History Help

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and gene......More

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and genealogical resources available at Superior Public Library. Drop in on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to meet with our local history librarian and get the help you need! No appointment required!

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Learn About Fossils!

Join the Duluth Children’s Museum at the library on August 6 at 2 p.m. for “Learn About Fossils,” a free program perfect for ages 5-11 that includes a dinosaur-related story time, a presentation on how fossils are created, an examination of the fossils in the museum col......More

Join the Duluth Children’s Museum at the library on August 6 at 2 p.m. for “Learn About Fossils,” a free program perfect for ages 5-11 that includes a dinosaur-related story time, a presentation on how fossils are created, an examination of the fossils in the museum collection, and hands-on activities like making trace fossils and examining different types of dinosaur bone structures using flashlights. No registration is required.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Recycled Paper-Making & Bookmark Making!

Join us for a two part series and learn all about recycled paper making! On August 7th from 2-4 p.m. there will be a live paper making demonstration and stations set up in front of the library for you to create your very own paper from recycled materials. Come back to t......More

Join us for a two part series and learn all about recycled paper making! On August 7th from 2-4 p.m. there will be a live paper making demonstration and stations set up in front of the library for you to create your very own paper from recycled materials. Come back to the library on August 14th from 2-4 p.m. to pick up your dry paper and turn it into a beautiful bookmark using magazines, paint markers, dried botanicals, and more! No registration required!

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Community Resource Connection

Do you or someone you know need help connecting with local resources offering food, housing, services for older adults, or employment assistance? Our social work consultant is available twice a week for drop-in visits to provide help to community members looking for inf......More

Do you or someone you know need help connecting with local resources offering food, housing, services for older adults, or employment assistance? Our social work consultant is available twice a week for drop-in visits to provide help to community members looking for information, resources, and referrals to local agencies for assistance with a variety of basic needs. Stop by the library on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon to meet with Lexi and get the help you need. Our service is free and confidential.  

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Free Movie, "Despicable Me 4" (PG)

Join us for a FREE family-friendly movie on August 10 at 2 p.m.! We’ll show “Despicable Me 4” (PG). In this film, Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when crimin......More

Join us for a FREE family-friendly movie on August 10 at 2 p.m.! We’ll show “Despicable Me 4” (PG). In this film, Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Free popcorn for the kids! No registration required!

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Lego Club

Join us at Superior Public Library every Monday from 4-6 p.m. for our Lego Club and make something AMAZING using our huge collection of Legos! Perfect for ages 3-12.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Free Movie, "Michael" (PG-13)

We’ll show the new biopic “Michael” (PG-13) on August 10 at 6 p.m. Starring Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson as the infamous King of Pop, this movie tells the story of the pop superstar from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary......More

We’ll show the new biopic “Michael” (PG-13) on August 10 at 6 p.m. Starring Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson as the infamous King of Pop, this movie tells the story of the pop superstar from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Closed captions will be enabled.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Local History Help

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and gene......More

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and genealogical resources available at Superior Public Library. Drop in on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. to meet with our local history librarian and get the help you need! No appointment required! ** There will be NO Local History Help on Tuesday, July 7 **

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

CLICK & Learn at Superior Public Library

Need some help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with CLICK & Learn Digital Navigator Ethan Compton and learn more about how technology can make your life better! Ethan visits Superior Public Library on the first, second, and last Tuesday of t......More

Need some help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with CLICK & Learn Digital Navigator Ethan Compton and learn more about how technology can make your life better! Ethan visits Superior Public Library on the first, second, and last Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming dates are June 23 & 30, July 7, 14, & 28, August 4, 11, & 25, and September 1, 8, 22, & 29. No library card required. Laptop checkouts are also available. Click here to make an appointment to meet with Ethan at Superior Public Library.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Storytime at Billings Park

Storytime at Billings Park kicks off Tuesday, June 23! Join us at Pavilion 2 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, crafts, and FUN — rain or shine! On July 28, we will meet at the Superior Community Garden on the 2300 block of Oakes Avenue for Storytime in the G......More

Storytime at Billings Park kicks off Tuesday, June 23! Join us at Pavilion 2 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, crafts, and FUN — rain or shine! On July 28, we will meet at the Superior Community Garden on the 2300 block of Oakes Avenue for Storytime in the Garden at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Storytime at Billings Park that day. While you’re at the park, visit the waterfront trail near the boat launch and check out our StoryWalk®to enjoy a children’s picture book displayed page-by-page along the trail!

Billings Park, 15 Billings Drive, Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Friends of the Library Donation Drop-Off from 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Do you have gently-used books, magazines, movies, puzzles, audiobooks, or CDs to donate to the Friends of the Library for a future book sale? The Friends accept donations on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Items can be dropped off at the front entrance to the li......More

Do you have gently-used books, magazines, movies, puzzles, audiobooks, or CDs to donate to the Friends of the Library for a future book sale? The Friends accept donations on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Items can be dropped off at the front entrance to the library. Members of the Friends will be on hand to assist you with unloading your donations. All items must be dropped off in boxes or bags.The Friends of the Library do NOT accept encyclopedias, textbooks, or any items which are moldy, smelly, damaged, unsightly or in non-sellable condition.Please only bring donations to the library during these hours, and please do not place donations in the outdoor book drop.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Community Resource Connection

Do you or someone you know need help connecting with local resources offering food, housing, services for older adults, or employment assistance? Our social work consultant is available twice a week for drop-in visits to provide help to community members looking for inf......More

Do you or someone you know need help connecting with local resources offering food, housing, services for older adults, or employment assistance? Our social work consultant is available twice a week for drop-in visits to provide help to community members looking for information, resources, and referrals to local agencies for assistance with a variety of basic needs. Stop by the library on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon to meet with Lexi and get the help you need. Our service is free and confidential.  

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Our next session of Teen Dungeons & Dragons begins June 10! Join us every Wednesday from June 10 through August 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. for adventure, mystery, and magic! Unwind and escape into a new world while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing gam......More

Our next session of Teen Dungeons & Dragons begins June 10! Join us every Wednesday from June 10 through August 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. for adventure, mystery, and magic! Unwind and escape into a new world while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games. Ages 13-17 are welcome. No registration is required. Rules, dice, pencils, and pre-made characters will be available. All you need to bring is your imagination and spirit of cooperation! We will be playing using the 5th Edition (2014) rules. Upcoming dates: Wednesday, June 10Wednesday, June 17Wednesday, June 24Wednesday, July 1Wednesday, July 8Wednesday, July 15Wednesday, July 22Wednesday, July 29Wednesday, August 5Wednesday, August 12

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Superior Public Library Board of Trustees meets at the library on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The Board does not meet in July.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Local History Help

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and gene......More

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with the local history and genealogical resources available at Superior Public Library. Drop in on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to meet with our local history librarian and get the help you need! No appointment required!

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Senior Planet: Google Maps

Learn how Google Maps can help you get from A to B with confidence at a FREE Senior Planet program at Superior Public Library on August 13 at 2 p.m.! Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. It also h......More

Learn how Google Maps can help you get from A to B with confidence at a FREE Senior Planet program at Superior Public Library on August 13 at 2 p.m.! Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. It also has a route planner for your preferred transportation method, be it foot, car, bicycle or public transportation. With Google Maps, you can visit sites around the world from the comfort of your home, get a bird’s-eye-view of your childhood neighborhood, or simply get directions to your friend’s house! Senior Planet programs are designed for people age 55+. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Superior for their generous support of our Senior Planet programs.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States

Dive Deep in Great Lakes Shipwrecks!

Join Natalie Chin from Wisconsin Sea Grant at the library on August 13 at 2 p.m. and dive deep into Lake Michigan to explore the real shipwreck The Silver Lake. We will transform into marine archeologists and learn about the fated voyage of the scow schooner that went d......More

Join Natalie Chin from Wisconsin Sea Grant at the library on August 13 at 2 p.m. and dive deep into Lake Michigan to explore the real shipwreck The Silver Lake. We will transform into marine archeologists and learn about the fated voyage of the scow schooner that went down in the waters near Sheboygan! This program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 54880, United States