Youth Services

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Library closed 11/28–11/29

All MCPL locations will be closed all day Thursday–Friday, November 28–29, 2024.

Also: Closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, will be the MCPL locations in Wausau, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Rothschild and Spencer.

For a complete listing of MCPL holiday hours and closures, visit www.mcpl.us/about/holidays.

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Online resources for kids!

The following resources are available for free to patrons at any MCPL location or from home using the links provided at www.mcpl.us/research!  If you need assistance, please visit your local library, or call 715-261-7220.Tumblebooks — Interactive children’s books ...
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STEM Kits & Tonies

MCPL Wausau has two new kinds of interactive children’s materials available for checkout: STEM Kits and Tonies! STEM Kits are perfect for school-age children eager to explore the world of science, technology, and engineering through fun, hands-on learning. Each STEM...

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Wausau: Cribbage

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.

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Wausau: Dinosaur Bookmark

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Do you need a playful prehistoric pal to keep your place while reading? Then stop by MCPL Wausau in "DINOvember" to make a fun dinosaur bookmark!

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Athens: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!