Holiday Hours: All MCPL Locations will be closed Sat.-Mon., May 25-27, 2013 (Memorial Day Weekend).
Summer Hours begin immediately thereafter, affecting
Wausau,
Hatley,
Marathon City and
Rothschild.
Summer Library Program 2013more info.
| Children "Dig Into Reading" | Teens "Beneath the Surface" | Adults "Groundbreaking Reads" |
Featured Events
Digital Classics Book Club: "Babbit" by Sinclair Lewis
Wed., 5/1/13, – Fri., 5/31/13, @ Goodreads (Online) Visit the library's Goodreads page to discuss "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis. Free copies of this book and other classics are available for immediate download via Wisconsin's Digital Library and other free e-book providers.
Book Club: "Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle
Thu., 5/30/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Find it in the Library Catalog: "Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 6/8/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Dig In & Dig It!
Tue., 6/11/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Book Club: "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks
Tue., 6/11/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 6/11/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Tips for Bicycle Trips
Tue., 6/11/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Wausau-area bicyclists Gigi Koenig, Regan Pourchot and Jeff Hineuber will speak about their own bike touring experiences and share advice on tours ranging from a few days in the Midwest to a couple months across the country and even planning international trips. The program will also include information on equipment. Riders of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to attend. (related books)
Message in a Bottle Scavenger Hunt
Tue., 6/11/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can work as a team to find "hidden treasure" by solving word scrambles and puzzles, performing science experiments and deciphering words. The first team to find the treasure will win what's inside.
Book Club: "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
Wed., 6/12/13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm @ MCPL Edgar Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson.
Read Books & Juggle Everything Else
Thu., 6/13/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Madison-based juggler Truly Remarkable Loon will talk about reading as he juggles balls, clubs, bean bag chairs, a Nimbus 2000 and maybe a chainsaw.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu., 6/13/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Book Club: "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova
Thu., 6/13/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova
Book Club: "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende
Mon., 6/17/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Find it in the Library Catalog: "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende
Women's Book Club: "Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton
Mon., 6/17/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton.
The Soda Pups
Tue., 6/18/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau Meet the "Soda Pups," trained Pomeranian dogs that will perform amazing tricks and obedience skills, including riding in a toy truck! (related books)
Pirate Scavenger Hunt
Tue., 6/18/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Tweens can find "hidden treasure" by solving word scrambles and puzzles, performing science experiments and deciphering words. The first team to find the treasure will win what's inside. This event is open to children in grades three through five as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin
Tue., 6/18/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Author / researcher Chad Lewis will present a program on the various creepy creatures that allegedly roam rural Wisconsin, including Bigfoot, vampires, werewolves, lake monsters and phantom chickens. (related books)
Mystery Book Club: "The Killing Floor" by Lee Child
Wed., 6/19/13, 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Killing Floor" by Lee Child.
Steep Trails: "A Short History of Everything" by Bill Bryson
Thu., 6/20/13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau The Steep Trails Book Club is a discussion group focused on fiction and nonfiction about nature, science, conservation and outdoor adventures. Join us for a discussion of "A Short History of Everything" by Bill Bryson.
Craft Day!
Tue., 6/25/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts.
Teen Night at the Aquarium
Tue., 6/25/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens will get an up close and personal look at the fish, corals and creatures in the Phyllis Donner Aquarium, along with an overview of how everything works together. The event is open to Marathon County teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Wed., 6/26/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Book Club: "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver
Wed., 6/26/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Find it in the Library Catalog: "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver
Classic Book Club: "Jude The Obscure" by Thomas Hardy
Wed., 6/26/13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Jude The Obscure" by Thomas Hardy.
Teen / Tween Movie Night
Tue., 7/2/13, 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a free movie on the library's third floor! Vote online to help us determine which movie to show. This event is open to children in grades three through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Recurring Events
Dig In & Dig It!
@ MCPL Wausau next occurrence: Tue., 6/11/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Read Books & Juggle Everything Else
@ MCPL Rothschild next occurrence: Thu., 6/13/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Madison-based juggler Truly Remarkable Loon will talk about reading as he juggles balls, clubs, bean bag chairs, a Nimbus 2000 and maybe a chainsaw.
Family LEGO® Club
@ MCPL Wausau next occurrence: Sat., 6/15/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
The Soda Pups
@ MCPL Wausau next occurrence: Tue., 6/18/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Meet the "Soda Pups," trained Pomeranian dogs that will perform amazing tricks and obedience skills, including riding in a toy truck! (related books)
Read to a Therapy Dog!
@ MCPL Rothschild next occurrence: Tue., 6/18/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
@ MCPL Wausau next occurrence: Thu., 6/20/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
@ MCPL Mosinee next occurrence: Wed., 6/26/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
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