Here are some of the upcoming events being offered at the Rhinelander District Library.

Science Experiment Fun
Fun and educational science experiment programs will be conducted at the Rhinelander District Library Tuesday, July 15 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m. Registration is required and can be done by stopping in the Children’s Department or phoning 715-365-1070 ext. 2. This program is for children entering first grade and up and will include some hands-on activities.

Traveling Lantern Theater Company
The Traveling Lantern Theater Company, from Portland, Ore. will put on their humorous version of the play The Industrious Mr. Franklin Wednesday, July 16 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at Nicolet College’s Learning Resource Center Theater. This event is hosted by the Rhinelander District Library and funded by a grant from the Northern Arts Council. No admission is charged.

Preschool Programs
Two programs for preschoolers are scheduled at the Rhinelander District Library Thursday, July 17. A 20-minute Parent/Tot Time program for children age 2 to 3½ who are accompanied by an adult begins at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Department. 
A 40-minute Story Time program for children age 3½ to 6 is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. At the completion of the programs, caregivers and children from both groups will gather together to do a simple craft.

Storytelling and Music
Joe and Paula McHugh will be entertaining school-age children with music and stories Monday, July 21 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Rhinelander District Library. Joe has been featured on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition and Voice of America. A free ticket is required to attend and can be obtained by stopping by the Children’s Department or by calling 715-365-1070 ext. 2.

Worm Race
The 26th Annual Great Library Worm Race will be crawled Tuesday, July 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. outside the Rhinelander District Library. Worm racing teams need to register with the Northwoods Worm Racing Federation by visiting the Library’s Children’s Department or by calling 715-365-1070, ext. 2. There is a limit of 60 teams.  This program is sponsored by the Northwood’s Lion’s Club, who will have their food wagon in the parking with proceeds going towards children’s programming at the library.