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"Beneath the Surface" | Teen Summer Library Program

Beneath the Surface

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A special summer program just for teens!

Reading Log Teens can pick up a teen reading log at any MCPL location or online and read 15 books and complete five activities for a reward! Activities include attending teen events, writing book reviews, voting in the Literary Smackdown, downloading e-books and more! (Deadline: August 24, 2013)

Featured Events

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treasure

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. tags: slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

monster

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) tags: slp paranormal wausau adults teens | add to your calendar

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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. tags: nature slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

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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. tags: movie slp wausau teens tweens | add to your calendar

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Teen Art Party!

Tue., 7/9/13, 6:30pm 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can create a variety of artworks with the Center for Visual Arts and volunteers from the library's Teen Advisory Group. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

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Teen Graffiti Night

Mon., 7/15/13, 6:00pm 7:00pm @ MCPL Spencer Teens can get creative and help decorate the walls of the Spencer Library. All materials will be provided. The event is free and open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts slp spencer teens | add to your calendar

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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) tags: history slp wausau adults teens | add to your calendar

artful designs

Teen Art Party!

Wed., 7/17/13, 5:30pm 6:30pm @ MCPL Stratford Teens can come to the library and make wire jewelry and CD scratch art. Materials will be provided. The event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts slp stratford teens | add to your calendar

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Painting Pots & Planting Seeds

Thu., 7/18/13, 6:00pm 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Teens can come to the library and paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it. All necessary materials will be provided. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts gardening slp rothschild teens | add to your calendar

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Discover Your Inner Superhero!

Tue., 7/23/13, 6:30pm 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can learn how to tap into their inner superhero and make their own trading cards. Capes and costumes are encouraged but not required. The event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: slp crafts wausau teens | add to your calendar

potted plant

Painting Pots & Planting Seeds

Mon., 7/29/13, 6:00pm 7:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Teens can come to the library and paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it. All necessary materials will be provided. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts gardening slp mosinee teens | add to your calendar

potted plant

Painting Pots & Planting Seeds

Tue., 7/30/13, 3:30pm 4:30pm @ MCPL Athens Teens can come to the library and paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it. All necessary materials will be provided. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: crafts gardening slp athens teens | add to your calendar

movie poster

Teen Movie Night

Tue., 7/30/13, 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 teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: movie slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

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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

From the Teen Review

"Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

Rating: Excellent! (5) When Hannah Baker commits suicide everyone is shocked.. Until Clay Jensen finds a box of old tapes on his doorstep. This collection of 7 tapes takes you through Hannah's story, revealing 13 reasons why she committed suicide. Although this seems like a ... (read more) | (comment)

From the MCPL Blog

2013 Award Winners: Newbery, Caldecott, Seuss, and Printz

2013 Award Winners: Newbery, Caldecott, Seuss, and Printz

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books for children and young adults this week. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the awards encourage original and creative work. Please note this is a partial listing. Use the link at the bottom of this post for a ... (read more) | (comment)



Staff Reviews

"The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate

★★★★★ This Newberry Award winning book offers a beautiful story about friendship and hope. Ivan, a gorilla who lives at a shopping mall, has learned to be fairly content with his life. He sleeps, eats, watches TV, talks to his elephant friend Stella and Bob the dog. Drawing also helps Ivan pass the ... (read more) | (check it out)

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