Events
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
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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
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: "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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book Club: "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman
Tue., 7/9/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman.
Book Club: "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett
Thu., 7/11/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett
Book Club: "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein
Mon., 7/15/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.
The Last Call: Prohibition in Marathon County
Tue., 7/16/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Gary Gisselman, librarian at the Marathon County Historical Society, will describe how Marathon County residents weathered Prohibition (1929 to 1933) when the manufacture, sale and transport of alcohol was banned in America. (related books)
Mystery Book Club: "Along Came A Spider" by James Patterson
Wed., 7/17/13, 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Along Came A Spider" by James Patterson.
Book Club: "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed
Wed., 7/24/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed.
Help for the Gadget-Impaired: Digital Cameras
Mon., 7/29/13, 10:15am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Ringle photographer Sharon Marx will present a program on how to make the most of your digital camera, including camera settings and more. Intended for absolute beginners. Bring your camera! (related books)
Book Club: "Committed" by Elizabeth Gilbert
Thu., 8/8/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "Committed" by Elizabeth Gilbert
Book Club: "Bold Spirit" by Linda Hunt
Mon., 8/19/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Bold Spirit" by Linda Hunt.
Mystery Book Club: "Die Trying" by Lee Child
Wed., 8/21/13, 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Die Trying" by Lee Child.
Book Club: "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich
Wed., 8/28/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich.
Book Club: "Defending Jacob" by William Landay
Thu., 9/12/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "Defending Jacob" by William Landay
Book Club: "The Soft Place to Land" by Susan White
Mon., 9/16/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Soft Place to Land" by Susan White.
What's It Worth? An Antiques Appraisal Roadshow
Sun., 9/22/13, 1:30pm – 4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Antiques expert Mark Moran will be on hand to evaluate and appraise items such as toys, clocks, lamps, costume jewelry, vintage photographs and glassware. The cost will be $10 per item. Call 715-261-7234 to register (required) or for additional information.
Book Club: "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom
Thu., 10/10/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom
Book Club: "The Shoemaker's Wife" by Adriana Trigiani
Thu., 11/14/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "The Shoemaker's Wife" by Adriana Trigiani
Book Club: "The Christmas List" by Richard Paul Evans
Thu., 12/12/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "The Christmas List" by Richard Paul Evans