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Reading, learning and fun for children of all ages!

Pick up a special "archaeological dig" reading sheet from any MCPL location or online and complete a "dig" by reading books, attending library events or doing special reading-based activities. Bring completed sheets back to the library for a treasure! (Deadline: August 24, 2013)

New Children's Books

From the MCPL Blog

Easy Readers

At the Wausau, Marathon County Public Library location, books for children who are learning to read independently are now shelved together by authors' last names. Parents and children can now choose books that match their abilities using the following recommendations from the library children’s staff when choosing a reading level. RED- beginning reader: simple short stories, with easy text, only a few words on each page and many pictures to help tell the story. BLUE- ... (read more) | (comment)

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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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

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. tags: story time music slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Tue., 6/11/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ 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. tags: story time music slp wausau children | add to your calendar

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/12/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ MCPL Spencer 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. tags: story time music slp spencer children | add to your calendar

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. tags: juggling slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Thu., 6/13/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ 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. tags: juggling slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 6/15/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Tue., 6/18/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley 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. tags: story time music slp hatley children | add to your calendar

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) tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

The Soda Pups

Tue., 6/18/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ 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) tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 6/18/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

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. tags: slp wausau children tweens | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/19/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ MCPL Athens 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. tags: story time music slp athens children | add to your calendar

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Wed., 6/19/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary 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. tags: juggling slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/19/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 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. tags: story time music slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Wed., 6/19/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford 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. tags: juggling slp stratford children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 6/19/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Thu., 6/20/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ Marathon Elementary 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. tags: story time music slp marathon elementary children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 6/20/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 6/22/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Tue., 6/25/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: juggling slp wausau children | add to your calendar

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. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Tue., 6/25/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: juggling slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 6/25/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

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. tags: slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Wed., 6/26/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 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. tags: slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 6/26/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Thu., 6/27/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Thu., 6/27/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 6/27/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 6/29/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/2/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 7/6/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Tue., 7/9/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Tue., 7/9/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/9/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Wed., 7/10/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ MCPL Spencer 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. tags: slp spencer children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 7/10/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary 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. tags: story time music slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 7/10/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford 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. tags: story time music slp stratford children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Wed., 7/10/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure

Wed., 7/10/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Athens 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. tags: slp athens children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 7/10/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Thu., 7/11/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: story time music slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Dig In & Dig It!

Thu., 7/11/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: story time music slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 7/11/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 7/13/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Underground with Professor Oops!

Tue., 7/16/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems. tags: science slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Underground with Professor Oops!

Tue., 7/16/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems. tags: science slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/16/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Tween Art Party

Tue., 7/16/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Tweens can create sand art, Minecraft walls, "gems" and more. Offered in partnership with the Center for Visual Arts. This event is open to children in grades three through five as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: slp crafts wausau children tweens | add to your calendar

Underground with Professor Oops!

Wed., 7/17/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ Marathon Elementary Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems. tags: science slp marathon elementary children | add to your calendar

Underground with Professor Oops!

Wed., 7/17/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems. tags: science slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 7/17/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 7/18/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 7/20/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Creatures from Under the Surface

Tue., 7/23/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ MCPL Wausau Environmental educator David Stokes will share stories and songs about the creatures who "hug the earth," including armadillos, skunks, badgers and tortoises. Stokes will bring along live animals, dead things and puppets. tags: nature slp story time music wausau children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Tue., 7/23/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

Creatures from Under the Surface

Tue., 7/23/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Environmental educator David Stokes will share stories and songs about the creatures who "hug the earth," including armadillos, skunks, badgers and tortoises. Stokes will bring along live animals, dead things and puppets. tags: nature slp story time music wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/23/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Wed., 7/24/13, 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Spencer Village Park Children are invited to the park next to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp spencer village park children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Wed., 7/24/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp stratford children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 7/24/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 7/25/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 7/27/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/30/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Real Digging Machines

Wed., 7/31/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Edgar Children can come to the library to learn about and explore "hands on" heavy machinery used for digging. tags: hands-on learning slp edgar children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Thu., 8/1/13, 1:30pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/1/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/3/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Mon., 8/5/13, 2:00pm – 4:00pm @ MCPL Athens Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp athens children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/6/13, 10:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/6/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 8/6/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Pool Party!

Tue., 8/6/13, 1:00pm – 7:50pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools Bring your library card for free admission to Wausau-area outdoor public swimming pools! Children's crafts will be offered 1:00-3:00pm at Memorial Pool. tags: slp crafts outdoor recreation wausau outdoor pools children tweens teens | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 8/7/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/8/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/10/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/13/13, 1:30pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 8/13/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 8/14/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley 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 Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/15/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/17/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

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Provides elementary school students with an easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface they can use to discover child-appropriate EBSCOhost content, including nonfiction books and articles, image collections, magazines, and reference tools. tags: badgerlink children »

Learning Express Library

Practice tests, tutorials, and e-books to help you succeed at work, school, or while searching for a job. Please use your library card number as your username when you register. Offers test prep.: ACT, AP, CLEP, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, GED, U.S. Citizenship, and more; tutorials for popular software: Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, Windows, Apple OS, and more; reading, writing, and math tutorials for all ages. tags: badgerlink teen small business job search children online courses computers & technology »

NoveList K-8

A reader's advisory service for children, designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, "read-a-likes" (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book lists, teaching guides, and more! tags: reading advice children badgerlink »

Science Reference Center

Provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content, including science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, technology and wildlife. tags: research tools teen children badgerlink »

Searchasaurus

An exciting and easy way for young researchers to experience online searching, incorporating safe results from three primary school-level databases. Features an animated, dinosaur-themed interface that helps students develop basic search methodologies. tags: children badgerlink »

Student Research Center

An easy resource for students to search by keyword or by topic to find useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type—magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc. tags: children teen research tools badgerlink »

TeachingBooks

Provides audio excerpts of book readings, movies of authors and illustrators, and guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children's and young adult literature. tags: reading advice badgerlink children »

TumbleBooks

E-Books for kids! Includes learning books, puzzles, games and storytime books that are read to you. Includes a section with teacher resources. tags: children ebooks »

Internet Resources

Great Websites for Kids -- A well-organized list of websites recommended for children maintained by children's librarians from the American Library Association. tags: children

Khan Academy -- A non-profit website offering free access to over 3,000 educational videos that cover math, science, biology, chemistry, physics, finance, history, and more. Intended for learners of all ages, including K-12 students and adults. Learners (and parents/educators) may also track lesson progress using this website. tags: online courses children teen

KidsReads.com -- A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. tags: reading advice children

Read On Wisconsin! -- Promotes high-quality books for children and teens throughout Wisconsin. Allows parents and educators to discuss relevant titles and teaching strategies. Also, children and teens are encouraged to create and share "book trailer" videos for sharing on this site. tags: wisconsin reading advice teen children

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