Community Calendar

Tuesday, August 13 – 10 AM Please join Write On and Door County Library for a conversation about Rebecca Makkai’s highly lauded novel The Great Believers (National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist, winner of the ALA Carnegie Medal and LA Times Book Prize), led by Write On resident Zoe Zolbrod (Currency, The Telling). The…

UW – Madison Origins Project Visits Door County Kress Pavilion and Egg Harbor Library Host UW-Madison Scientists in a Presentation of the Origins of Humankind About: In July 2017, a science writer, a photographer and a video producer from UW–Madison traveled to South Africa to find stories about our beginnings, from the origins of the…

Bingo at Kress Pavilion is back on the Fourth Thursday of the month, hosted by the Egg Harbor Historical Society. Free popcorn – Bring your Own Beverage (beer & wine included) Doors at 6 pm, first game at 7pm. Kid Friendly~! Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot.13 Game packets:• $10…

Join us for a weekly movie in the great room theater. August 6: Long ShotAugust 13: The PublicAugust 20 & 27: No movie Free popcorn and candy – bring your own soda. 

Ever wanted to join a book group, but didn’t know where to go? We’d love to have you join ours! We meet at 10:30 am in the Library at the Kress Pavilion on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Books to be read and discussed are chosen by participants, six-at-a-time, and anyone in the community…

Join the Egg Harbor Historical Society for their free, summer programs at the Kress Pavilion.3PM on Mondays Topics include:Jun 17- Door County’s Early Shoreline SettlementsJun 24 – Door County’s Early Inland SettlementsJuly 1 – The Early Township of Egg HarborJuly 8 – The Utter Family – Growing up keeping an eye on Egg Harbor from…

Monday Beginning Yoga:  9 am This is a co-ed beginning yoga class where all level of students are welcome! The class meets at the Kress Library/Pavilion overlooking the bay….a perfect place to come unwind. You will learn the basics of all the beginning yoga asanas and you will find that you are getting stronger, more…

Join us for a game in the library! Beginner adults welcome. 11 AM MONDAYS Scrabble WEDNESDAYS Five Deck Texas Canasta THURSDAYS Mahjong If interested, please call Holly, 920.868.2664 or show up!

Friday, July 26 at 1pm Have you ever wanted to make an object move or a character come to life? Are you a big fan of animated films and television shows? Then join us for an overview of how it works from concept to animation launch. This overview is targeted at those interested in creating…

Anahata Glow Summer Series, a heart-centered mindfulness practice for living your most vibrant life. Join us as we create beautiful space for the cultivation of discovering our most radiant self and life. Class will seamlessly flow through breath, meditation, and authentic heart-centered reflections. This experience can be a great compliment to deepening your journey into…

Mondays 11 am – 1 pm Join us in the Makers Space for an open art studio for adults. Paint and create with others of all ability levels. Basic art supplies provided, just bring your imagination.      

Aimed at ages 10 and up, Techie Tuesdays will highlight tech toys for independent exploration. Activities for intermediate techies include: robotics, circuitry, coding and building. For more details, contact Holly at 920-868-2664.

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Open Knitters Group. Join us and the Displaced Knitters of Door County in the Maker Space for our weekly Knitters Group. Open to knitters of all levels of ability. Must bring own knitting supplies. Contact: displacedknitters@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/displacedknitters

World Records Global Rocket Launch. July 16 – 10:15 am | Free. Calling all rocket enthusiasts of all ages, join us and space camps around the world in conjunction with the US Space and Rocket Center to set a new World Record for most rockets launched at once. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of…

Join us for “Social Justice” story time in the children’s room with guest speaker Kathy Toerpe. Followed by our monthly quick craft.     Contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664

Closed.    All Library branches are closed.

Join us for a movie upstairs in the Great Hall for a movie. “Lee Israel is a frustrated, hard-drinking author who can barely afford to pay her rent or bills in 1990s New York. Desperate for money, Israel soon hatches a scheme to forge letters by famous writers and sell them to bookstores and collectors.…

Sidewalk chalk art is fun and whimsical — even amateurs and dabblers can create stunning and marvelous works! With that in mind, sidewalk “artists” are invited to display their skills at the Eggy Chalk Art Contest! All ages and talent levels are welcome. Artists in the Teen and Adult categories are eligible to receive prizes.…

Join us for a movie upstairs in the Great Hall for a movie. “Joan and Joe remain complements after nearly 40 years of marriage. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as the great American novelist, Joan pours her considerable…

Join us for lake fishing 101 with Christopher Sampson, DNR Certified Angling Instructor — Learn about equipment, baits, technique and how to find fish hideouts in this one-hour class. Then ask about the fishing rods and tackle boxes available for check out! Let us know you’re coming by calling Holly at 920-868-2664 or visiting the…

The Dandelion Dinner 🌱 Fundraiser hosted by Door County Thrive. Door County Thrive, in partnership with local herbalist David Laluzerne and The Dandelion Culture are holding a Dandelion Dinner June 13, 5-8 pm at The Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. The hors d’oeuvres and wine, along with dandelion lore, will be served…

Use the sun’s energy to heat up a tasty treat! Have you ever heard the expression that it’s so hot out you could fry an egg on the sidewalk? Have you ever wondered if it’s true? Find out with this easy, fun, and delicious solar oven science project. Plus, learn about absorption, insulation, and the…

Join us for a movie upstairs in the Great Hall for a movie about Governor George W Bush of Texas who picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney’s impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff,…

Join us for story hour in the Children’s Library. Followed by our monthly “Quick Craft.” Contact Holly at 920-868-2664 for additional details.

Aimed at ages 10 and under. Little Learners Tech provides games and guided activities to budding techies. Activities include: Code-a-pillar and more! For details, contact Holly at 920-868-2664.

This week featuring “The Story Tale Trio” with Maggie, Wendy, and Therapy Dog Nelly Bly who will be joining us every 2nd and 4th Friday. Stories will be followed by our monthly “quick craft.” For more information, call Holly at 920-868-2664.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Wednesday Acoustic Jam. Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. This jam will foster community wherein new musicians can learn from the talented players and gain confidence. The advanced players can demonstrate their learned talents and…

1:00 – 3:00 PM. Egg Harbor Library Windows 10 Training Series: Navigating Windows 10. Part 3: Settings and Security This final Part 3 will focus on Settings and Security. Understand the steps to be safe when using your computer. Finally, how to obtain help when you are at home. 1. Windows Settings (Tablet view by…

Celebration of Life for Nancy FisherSunday, May 19, 20192 pm, Kress Pavilion Nancy was formerly President of the Village of Egg Harbor as well as a volunteer and employee in many local Door County organizations. The celebration will showcase Nancy’s accomplishments over the years with speakers from many of those organizations. Tentative list of scheduled…

1pm | Cost: Free Take a virtual trip across the globe searching for secrets to healthy aging? Follow in the footsteps of National Geographic adventurer Dan Buettner, author of the best-selling The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. Joan Davis Nurse Educator will act as your travel guide.…

Friends of Kress Pavilion Announce Door County Wellness Festival, Slotted for May 10-12 at Kress Pavilion You’re invited to join us for a three-day Door County retreat filled with opportunities to get inspired, go explore and feel renewed. Connect with practitioners of natural wellness for a diverse offering of experiences to deepen awareness of mindfulness,…

 As part of a new collaboration series, the Kress Pavilion hosts an intimate dinner with Patricia Skalka, author of the award winning, Door County Dave Cubiak Mystery Series. Skalka turned to fiction following a successful career in nonfiction. Her many credits include: Staff Writer for Reader’s Digest, freelancer, ghost writer, writing instructor, and book reviewer.…

5:30 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Adventure Talk: Sita Devi Dasi, Humanitarian Eco Village Retreat Center, India Join us in welcoming Sita Devi Dasi, of the Govardhan Ecovillage in India. Located two hours from Mumbai, the Govardhan Ecovillage is a home to Yoga and Ayurveda retreat. Through their education courses, they are able to contribute to numerous…

10:00 a.m.    Egg Harbor LibraryMake & Take – Light up your Mother’s Day with an LED Card. There is no better card for Mother’s day than a homemade card made with love.  In our workshop, you will have the choice of a LED light-up flower card, a pop-up photo frame card, or a thumbprint card.…

Join us for a weekly movie in the great room theater. May 7: A Dogs Way Home – 4pmMay 14: Stay Human – 4:30 pmMay 21: Upside – 4:30 pmMay 27: No Movie

Join us for story hour in the Children’s Library. Followed by our monthly “Quick Craft.” First Friday: Social Justice Story HourSecond Friday: Story Tail Trio with Therapy Dog Nelly BlyThird Friday: ClassicsFourth Friday: Story Tail Trio with Therapy Dog Nelly Bly

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Acoustic Jam. Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. This jam will foster community wherein new musicians can learn from the talented players and gain confidence.  The advanced players can demonstrate their learned talents and unique play abilities.…

Nature Meditation & Mindfulness on the Porch with Dandelion Culture 8 -9 AM June: 14th & 28th ///  July:  12th & 26th /// Aug:  9th & 23rd  /// Sept: 13th & 27th Join us as we create beautiful space for the cultivation of discovering our most radiant self and life. Class will seamlessly flow through breath, meditation,…

Movie, food + chat. 🍕🎬 Join us for free pizza, popcorn and candy + a showing of the movie based on the book ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas on the big screen upstairs inside the Egg Harbor Library. Presented in partnership with Ephraim Library. Let us know you’re coming so we can get…

Container Gardening 101.1pm – Don’t have a yard or don’t want to do a full-fledge garden? Not to worry! You might have a window or a balcony you can use instead. This class covers what you need to know to successfully grow food in containers! You will learn about keeping plants healthy in a container,…

3:00 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Make & Take- Reusable Grocery Bags. Join us in the Maker Space for Iron On Design on a Reusable Grocery Bag. Participants can choose from four designs to iron on a clothing item of their choice- bring your own item or we will have bags for donation! Register through our…

Make and Take: Design Your Own Cell Phone Case. 10 am – Noon Use our 3D printer to design your own cell phone case! We will teach you how to use the printer and will learn how to design your own cell phone case. Register on our online portal here or call, 920.868.2664

1:00 p.m.     Egg Harbor Library Repair Cafe. Hand Sewing – Join us for hand sewing basics with Char Mueller. She will go over basic stiches for clothing repair and also how to sew on a lost button.  She will also touch on sewing machine basics. Register on our online portal here or Contact: Holly, 920-868-2664

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.     Egg Harbor Library(De)(In)structable Workshop. – DIY Vacuform from Recycled Materials. Vacuforming is used extensively in the packaging industry, but can be used at home to make simple molds. Have something to cast in chocolate maybe? In this 2 hour workshop you will make and take home a small vacuform. All materials…

10:00 a.m.    Egg Harbor Library Game Day for All Ages.  The first Saturday of each month, we invite you to raid the Egg Harbor library game stash – or bring your own. How can you beat the beautiful venue and free snacks? With board games for all ages!      Contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664

Tuesday Movie Series Tuesdays –4:00 PM | Cost: FreeFamily Movie Series. Join us for a movie in the great room theater on the giant video wall, upstairs. April 2: If Beal Street Could Talk April 9: Mary Poppins ReturnsApril 16: On the Basis of SexApril 23: Born in ChinaApril 30: BlacKkKlansman For more details, contact…

Noon – 4:00 p.m.     Egg Harbor Library Techie Tuesday.     Aimed at ages 10 and up, Techie Tuesdays will highlight tech toys for independent exploration. This month we focus on Lego Mindstorms Programmable Robots.     Contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664.

Create your own stop-motion animation video using our kit! Join us in the Maker Space — learn an overview of the history of stop-motion, how it works, and how to make your own film. Call Holly to sign up! (920) 868-2664

3:00 p.m. Egg Harbor LibraryMake & Take.  Join us in the Maker Space for Iron On Design. Participants can choose from four designs to iron on a clothing item of their choice- bring your own item or purchase one for $3.  Register here  or,  contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664

Repair Cafe.   “Computer Building” with Quantum This month, we focus on computer building. Our friends at Quantum will bring all the equipment and tools and walkthrough a complete custom built computer with the class. Register on our online portal here, Or, contact Holly: 920.868.2664

Presented by the Friends of the Pavilion, join us for a series of art classes for adults who “Can’t Draw” Tangle Art I Thursday, May 9 1:00 p.m. Tangle Art with Liz Heller. Aimed at beginners, Liz will show you how beautiful images created from repeating patterns. To register, visit: our online portal here Contact:…

4:00 P.M.     Robotics Club.      Join us for hands on Robotics experiments.      Contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.     Egg Harbor Library Hygee Fridays. Pronounced “Hoogah” – Egg Harbor library is taking a hint from the Danish and Norwegian cultures and want to help our patrons slow down and get cozy. On Fridays in January, join us by the fire and enjoy a Danish Treat from Pink Bakery with…

Rescheduled due to snow —Make and Take. Join us in the Maker Space to design your own 2019 calendar! Bring 12 photos that you wish to feature and we’ll provide the pages, along with fun elements to accent your finished piece. Registration appreciated. Visit: our online portal to sign up or  Contact: Holly, 920-868-2664

2:00 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Make and Take. We have a die cutter! Join us in the Maker Space for Card Making using our Sizzix Die Cutting Machine and make a card for your lover, dog or friend! We’ll provide the materials, you bring the creativity. Registration required by Feb. 1.  To register, visit our…

2:00 p.m.   Egg Harbor Library Wonder Wednesday. Book Binding Get organized and get your journal game on!  Join us in the Maker Space for book binding with our new spiral binder. We will provide old books to upcycle, items to decorate your journal and even some bullet journal pages if you are into that kind…

2:00 p.m.   Egg Harbor Library Repair Cafe.  “At Home Computer Tune-up” with Quantum PC. Each month, over coffee and snacks we will focus on a new item to repair or up keep. This month, we focus on how to do an at home computer “tune-up” with Quantum PC.  Bring your laptop, or just come for…

New Years Eve Fundraiser at Egg Harbor Community Center Ring in 2019 with live piano, a balloon drop and vinyl dance party to benefit the Kress Pavilion Programming! (Egg Harbor) On Dec 31, the Friends of the Pavilion will host its second annual New Years Party at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion. Together, with…

Join us in the Maker Space for Glass Etching on the Cricut Machine. Participants can choose from three designs to etch on a holiday ornament. Program free, donations accepted for supplies. Register by Dec. 7 on RecDesk here

Friday, Nov. 30: Friday Night Fiesta with Dancin on the Door 5pm Hosted by Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library and Dancin’ on the Door Join Kress Pavilion and Dancin’ on the Door for an evening of fun in the Great Hall. With Mexican themed snacks, guided salsa, merengue dance and more for all ages. Families…

Saturday, Nov. 17: Community Dance 7 pm| Freewill donation Join us for a community dance, led by the Door County Folk Alliance. Come with or without a partner; singles are welcome. All dances are taught by a caller, and no previous experience is necessary. For more info, visit: dcfolk.com

Friday, Nov. 16: Scandinavian Cooking Demo by Sons of Norway 1pm | Cost: Donation for Materials Join us and the Sons of Norway for a Scandinavian cooking demo of krumkake and sandbakkels! To register, visit our online portal: Here

Wednesday, Nov. 14: Peter Mulvey + Katie Dahl Live at Kress Pavilion 7pm An evening of songs and stories from Peter Mulvey and Katie Dahl For more info, visit: eventbrite

Thursday, Nov. 8 : Movie Screening hosted by Door County Partnership for Children and Families Screening of “Paper Tigers” 5pm | Free Hosted by Door County Partnership for Children and Families this is a screening of “Paper Tigers” followed by a discussion panel. Paper Tigers’ chronicles a year in the life of Lincoln High School…

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Repair Café – Get your car ready for Winter 2pm | Cost: Free Join us for our new series in the Maker Space, called Repair Café. Each month, over coffee and snacks we will focus on a new item to repair or up keep. This month, we focus on how to prepare…

Wednesday, Nov 7: Egg Harbor Seed Library Open House! 10 am – 5pm | Free Seed saving is an ancient tradition with a lineage stretching back 12,000 years. But in less than a century’s time, this once fundamental part of the human experience has largely disappeared. The transition from rural agrarianism to urbanization has led…

Please join us to discuss how important Social Security claiming strategies could be to your overall retirement goals. Hosted by Edward Jones Financial Avisors, Errin Kolden and Jim Stutz for a special presentation by David Jensen, from MFS Investments. Learn about the impact of Social Security. Dinner will be served. Registration required by Oct. 23,…

Friday, Nov. 2: Dinner + Movie with The Emissary – stargazing to follow 6 pm | Free The family-friendly, sci-fi adventure film shot in Door County, will come to the Big Screen in the Great Hall Theater. The night will feature free pizza, popcorn and candy!  Come early to make an Alien-Repelling-Hat! After the show, meet…

“Classical Dance Suites by the Famous B’s!” at the Kress Pavilion on Friday, November 9 Accomplished Pianist, Sara Bong and Violinist, Beth Chafey-Hon to perform in the Great Hall Kress Pavilion will host a lively classical concert with selections from early Baroque through to the Present, featuring two woman composers, including Amy Beach, Byrd, Bach,…

Thursday Acoustic Jam: 2 – 4pm | Cost: Free + Spectators Welcome! Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. This jam will foster community wherein new musicians can learn from the talented players and gain confidence.  The advanced players can demonstrate their learned talents…

Join us for a reading & book signing with Sammie Rae. Rae is the author of The Door in Motion, a heartfelt book of poetry and photography that will strike a cord with Door County residents and visitors. A Wisconsin native, Rae operated Sammie Rae’s Homemade in Egg Harbor since 2009. As the Peninsula Pulse…

Anahata Glow Fall Series on the Porch at the Kress, a heart-centered mindfulness practice for living your most vibrant life. Join us as we create beautiful space for the cultivation of discovering our most radiant self and life. Class will seamlessly flow through breath, meditation, and authentic heart-centered reflections. This experience can be a great…

Join Kress Pavilion, Door County Libraries, and Dancin’ on the Door for an evening of fun in the Great Hall. With Mexican themed snacks, guided salsa, merengue dance and more for the whole family. Come dance with us! Schedule of Events: 5pm: Dancing and fun! 6pm: Snacks & Festive Non-alcoholic beverages. *water provided* To sign…

Wednesday, Sept. 12: Get Analog and Get Bullet Journaling! 2 pm | Cost: Free All ages Hosted by Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library and WriteOn Door County Get organized, get inspired or get writing. Bullet Journaling is the analog way of getting organized in the digital age. With pen, paper and personality, we will walk…

Chicago Band, Nine Worlds Ensemble to Make Their Door County Debut A blend of classical, jazz, pop with the complexity of world music On Friday, August 31, the Kress Pavilion will host Chicago Based band, Nine Worlds Ensemble for a very special performance in the Great Hall. Date: Friday, August 31 Time: 7:00 Doors |…

Wednesday, August 1 & Wednesday, August 8: ‘Wonder-full’ Wednesday in the Maker Space! 3D Printing Session 102 3 pm | Cost: $15, includes the course and 10 grams of filament for your first print! Hosted by Kress Pavilion In this Maker Session, we will walk through downloading, prepping, and printing 3D models. Using online catalogs,…

Sunday, August 19: Performance of ‘The Whole’ featuring Milwaukee Ballet Artists 7 pm | Cost: $20 suggested donation that goes directly to artists – cash only Hosted by Jon Mueller & Kress Pavilion Current and former Milwaukee Ballet dancers collaborate in an evening of live music and dance with experimental artists Jon Mueller (composer) and…

Join us for a fine, eclectic blend of American Music in the Great Hall On Friday, July 27, the Kress Pavilion will host Door County Band, Terry & the Cherry Pickers. Door County is blessed with extraordinary talents in most artistic areas. Music is no exception. A convergence of styles and performance creates new opportunities…

Thursday, July 19 – What’s all the Fuss about 3D Printing? 1 pm | Cost: Free Want to learn more about 3d printing? This informational discussion is the first of a few installments detailing how to go from an idea to a physical object in only a few hours! Come listen to our seminar on how…

Friday, July 13: Book Reading by Door County-Based Author Patricia Skalka 2 pm | Cost: Free Hosted by Kress Pavilion & Door County Library Join us for a reading & book signing with Patricia Skalka. Skalka is the author of Death Stalks Door County, Death at Gills Rock, Death in Cold Water, and Death Rides…

Monday, July 23 – Wisconsin Cheese 101 (encore) 6 pm | Cost: 20 Hosted by Kress Pavilion Back by popular demand – Join Jim Pionkoski and Katie Harding from Wisconsin Cheese Masters and learn about some of the best of Wisconsin Cheese. From fresh to blue, they will introduce you to their most favorite cheeses…

Tuesday, July 17 – Worm Your Way into Composting! A beginner’s intro to Vermiculture and Vermicompost 6 pm | Cost: Free Hosted by Kress Pavilion & UW-Extension Door County Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden and yard scraps? Would you like natural, home-made fertilizer for your lawns and gardens in the spring? Then expand…

Join Gibraltar Art Teacher, Mrs. Mike for Art Club! With a number of classes to choose from, Art Club is for ages 5- 12 and is hosted in the Maker Space. Classes include: Zentangle Zoo, Far Out Fine Art, Wonderful World of Water Color, and more! Zentangle Zoo Use simple repetition of patterns and designs…

Egg Harbor Historical Society Launches Bingo at Kress Pavilion! Dust off your dauber and get your cash ready, the Egg Harbor Historical Society will start hosting once-a-month bingo at Kress Pavilion on Thursday, June 28. As part of their book mobile fundraising initiative the Egg Harbor Historical Society and Kress Pavilion welcome you to join…

On August 10, the Kress Pavilion will host its first cabaret performance in the Great Hall.  Mary Reilly and accompanist, Joan Mead make their Door County debut in “Playing for Keeps” an entertaining evening of songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, Motown and more, which explore the challenges–and rewards–of staying in love. Many entertainers…

Tuesday, June 12 at 6pm $20 Kombucha is an effervescent fermentation of sweetened tea that employs a gelatinous symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘mushroom’ or ‘mother’. In this hour and half workshop you will learn how to successfully brew a batch of Kombucha, how to troubleshoot problems…

Learn about growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms with Field and Forest Products out of Peshtigo, WI Fungi are nature’s decomposers – responsible for breaking down complex organic material no other organisms can. They are also incredibly diverse, beautiful, wonderfully flavorful, and easy to grow. Learn about the benefits and fun that comes with incorporating edible…

Monday, June 25 at 11:30 AM About Chair Yoga: Chair yoga is a gentle yoga class, perfect for students with physical challenges that find it difficult to get on and off the floor as required for a traditional yoga class. Exercises explore and enhance a greater range of movement while protecting the lower back and…

Wednesday Acoustic Jam: 1 – 3pm Cost: Free Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. A song circle style jam setting, everyone will receive a turn to do their song. Participants may do an instrumental only or sing and play, their choice. This jam…

Last Saturdays 10 am – Noon Ages 13- 18 Game on! Have you beaten all of your friends at Wii Bowling? Or want to see if you can build the highest Jenga tower? Maybe instead you’re interested in starting a Dungeon & Dragons quest. Well at Teen Game Day at the Egg Harbor Library, we…