Notes of Encouragement
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up supplies for making cards of thanks and encouragement to health care workers, then drop them off and we'll take it from there!
FAQ: What are "Grab & Go" activities, and how do I pick one up?
Answer:
To support social distancing during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the library is offering a variety of "Grab & Go" activity kits that may be picked up for completion at home.
These kits include most or all of the supplies needed to complete these projects and instructions (sometimes including a link to online video instructions). The target audience for each activity varies; there are activities for children, teens, adults and all ages. Some of these activities were planned as on-site library events before the pandemic and were adapted to enable at-home participation, while others were planned more recently.
How to pick up a Grab & Go activity kit:
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MCPL Wausau: Visit the library any time (no appointment required) during our curbside pickup hours hours on the dates listed for the Grab & Go activity.
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MCPL branches: Visit the library by appointment during our curbside pickup or appointment hours on the dates listed for the Grab & Go activity.
If you have any questions, please contact your local MCPL!
Grab & Go Events
Little Treasures: DIY Gnome Peg Doll
Adults Drop-in Adults can stop by the library in October to pick up a kit and create your own gnome peg doll at home, with a design that's all your own!
Catapults
Children Drop-in In partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival, kids can be an engineer and design their own catapult with this grab and go kit!
Earthworm Coding
Children Drop-in In partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival, preschoolers (or their parents or caregivers) can pick up a kit that's part craft, part screen-free coding!
Letter of the Week
Children Registration Drop-in Let's learn our letters with books and fun activities for your little one(s)!
We Love Leaf Man!
Children Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up a craft kit based on the popular story Leaf Man, and listen to a reading of the book, too!
Weekly Story Time
Children Registration Drop-in Stop by the library and pick up a package of crafts, books and other activities to do your own story time at home! A different theme each week!
Coffee Filter Bat Craft
Children Registration Drop-in Show some love for bats this fall, and get creative at the same time, with this fun take-home craft project!
Pokemon Suncatcher
Children Drop-in All ages of Pokemon fans will enjoy making this Pokeball suncatcher craft!
Origami Bookmarks
Children Registration Drop-in Whoooo ... made that awesome bookmark? You can with a grab and go kit with everything you'll need for an origami bookmark!
Make Your Own Notebook
Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Celebrate Picture Book Month with a recycled book project available in a convenient take-home kit.
Homemade Pan Flute
Children Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up a kit and make your own flute at home!
Make Your Own Painting
Adults Registration Drop-in Stop by the library in November to pick up a kit to create your own painting at home - and you choose whether it'll be easy, difficult or in between!
Wet Felting Acorn
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up a kit to create a lovely fall craft using the fun (and simple) technique of wet felting!
Little Treasures: DIY Mason Jar Luminaries
Adults Drop-in Pick up supplies (and instructions) at the library to make your own luminary! A perfect craft to bring a little light into your life during the long, dark winter nights!
Button Turkeys
Children Registration Drop-in Grab a premade kit for a fun fall craft to create your own felt turkey!
"Wonder"-ful Kindness
Children Registration Drop-in To celebrate World Kindness Day on the Nov. 13, pick up a kit at the library centered on all things kindness and featuring the book "Wonder" by RJ Palacio.
Preschool Art Lab: Tissue Paper Painting
Children Registration Drop-in Preschoolers can make colorful tissue paper paintings at home with a convenient kit available for pickup at the library!
Hibernation Station Story Time & Grab & Go Craft!
Children Registration Drop-in The forest animals are getting sleepy... Enjoy a virtual Story Time with fun books and fascinating facts about our animal friends who are hibernating this winter, and a fun craft to go with it!
Thank You, Omu! Gratitude Jars
Children Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up a family activity based on the book "Thank You, Omu" by Oge Mora.
Pinecone Owls!
Children Registration Drop-in Kids are invited to stop by the library to pick up a fun craft kit with supplies for your own pinecone owl!
Grab & "Glow": Glowing Star Constellation
Children Drop-in Pick up a Glowing Star Constellation kit and create a constellation of your very own! Using simple materials children will be able to project a well-known star constellation on their home walls!
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Sock Gnomes
Adults Registration Drop-in Stop by the library to pick up a craft kit and make your own gnome!
Make Your Own Harmonica
Children Registration Drop-in Explore the sounds of science with this awesome craft stick harmonica you can make at home!
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Winter-Themed Greeting Cards
Adults Registration Drop-in Stop by the library and pick up supplies to make your own special greeting card for a friend or family member!