BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcpl.us X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T163135 CREATED:20241108T180142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232949Z UID:10000823-1780272000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Summer Library Program (SLP) DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dig into a summer of discovery! In 2026\, libraries across the country will invite readers of all ages to “Unearth a Story\,” a theme inspired by the wonder of dinosaurs\, paleontology\, and archaeology. These fascinating subjects tap into a natural sense of curiosity and imagination\, encouraging kids and families to ask questions\, explore the past\, and uncover something new. It’s also an invitation to dive into great books\, discover hidden stories\, and explore the ideas and experiences that shape our world. \nOur summer programming has something for all ages\, but it is especially geared towards school-age children\, tweens and teens. \nVisit your library in June to pick up an activity book! Inside you’ll find a complete listing of our summer activities and performances. The activity book also includes puzzles\, a coloring page\, and our summer reading program. \n\n\n \n \n \n 75 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026-06-01 \n \n Mon.\, June 1 \n \n - \n \n \n 2026-06-16 \n \n Tue.\, June 16 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Summer Library Program (SLP) \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Mon.\, August 31 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n  \n +9 more\n\n \n\n \n We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” theme through our activity book\, summer performances\, craft activities\, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages\, but it is especially geared towards school-age children\, tweens and teens.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: USA Time Travelers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Wed.\, June 3 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Community Plant Swap \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Plant Swap\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Community Plant Swap \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Plant Swap\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: School Supply Swap \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off gently used school supplies from June 1-5. Stop back on June 6 to pick up supplies for yourself or your kids! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Dinosaur Suncatchers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dinosaur Suncatchers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Tue.\, June 30 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design a cover\, illustrate a scene\, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme\, “Unearthing a Story." \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Mon.\, August 31 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 11:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Tech Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Blockbuster Bingo: “The Mummy” \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 5:00 pm–7:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Movie Showings\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Create a unique bingo card with movie-specific events before we press play and watch this hit nostalgic film. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 4 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 4 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Fri.\, June 5 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Rib Mountain State Park \n \n 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game! \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Ready\, Set\, Game!\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Play games with friends\, family\, and community members every Saturday! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Rib Mountain State Park \n \n 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Kronenwetter: Story Time at the Farmer’s Market \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Sun.\, June 7 @ 9:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Buska Park \n \n 2390 Terrebonne Drive\, Kronenwetter\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy stories and crafts with us at the farmer's market! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: USA Time Travelers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8–Sat.\, June 13 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Dino Days of Summer \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8–Sat.\, June 13 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Find hidden dinosaur eggs around the library to get matched with a mini dinosaur\, create its habitat\, and pick up our SLP activity book! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Summer Kickoff Party \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n \n \n Oak Island Park \n \n 500 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate the start of our summer library program with a petting zoo\, a make-and-take flower planting station\, and more! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Egg Carton Geodes \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Egg Carton Geodes\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup\, glue\, and dyed Epsom salt. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Genealogy Meetup \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Genealogy\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a special genealogy meetup as we are joined by the Register of Deeds! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: D&D Character Building for Beginners \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teens can get started with Dungeons & Dragons to prepare for our Teen D&D Summer Adventure! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Tech Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Book Club: “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 5:45 pm–6:45 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss the inspiring and remarkable journey of Ina Garten in her entertaining memoir. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Raptor Education Group\, Inc.: Night Moves \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 10:00 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Raptor Education Group\, Inc.\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon Area Elementary School \n \n 100 Spring Valley Drive\, Marathon City\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Book Club: “The Summer Pact” by Emily Giffin \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 12:00 pm–1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n When things fall apart\, who will be at our sides to help pick up the pieces? Discuss this novel of love\, grief\, and hope with us this summer. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Book Club: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss this coming-of-age story about a boy trying to find his place in the world. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Raptor Education Group\, Inc.: Night Moves \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Raptor Education Group\, Inc.\n \n\n\n \n \n George Street Park \n \n 707 George Street\, Rothschild\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Escape the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Escape Room\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:30 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Book Club: “Jefferson’s Daughters” by Catherine Kerrison \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss the eventful lives of Thomas Jefferson's daughters and the fight to shape their own destinies. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Clay Fossil Necklaces \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 2:00 pm–6:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fossil Necklace\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Use air-dry clay\, stencils\, paint\, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Pokémon Club \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Pokémon Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Meet with others to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Escape the Library \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Escape Room\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Jurassic Party \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n \n \n Athens Park \n \n 5991 State Hwy 97\, Athens\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy dino-mite stories\, crafts\, a scavenger hunt\, and more! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Stomp into Summer Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a larger-than-life dinosaur story time featuring a dance party! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Mini Makers \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Mini Makers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 4:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 6:00 pm–7:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Summer at Mead: Sssnakes! \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 12:15 pm–3:45 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Summer at Mead\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn how to identify snakes and all about their interesting and unique behavior. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 2:30 pm–3:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aquatic Invasive Species\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Wander Journals \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Create your own small hand-sewn notebook to detail your summer thoughts and adventures. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aquatic Invasive Species\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 12 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Red\, White\, & Blue Chalk Fest \n\n \n \n Fri.\, June 12 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red\, white\, and blue chalk masterpieces! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Puzzle Social \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Puzzles\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Meet with others to enjoy puzzles and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game! \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Ready\, Set\, Game!\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Play games with friends\, family\, and community members every Saturday! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Red\, White\, & Blue Chalk Fest \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red\, white\, and blue chalk masterpieces! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Flower Pot Painting \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 11:00 am–1:00 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Paint a terracotta pot with a design of your own or use a template provided! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Dinosaur Suncatchers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dinosaur Suncatchers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Prehistoric Rock Art \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Dig into the past and create your own prehistoric rock art! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Egg Carton Geodes \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Egg Carton Geodes\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup\, glue\, and dyed Epsom salt. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Oak Island \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Story Time at the Parks\n \n\n\n \n \n Oak Island Park \n \n 500 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us in the fresh air for story times at local parks this summer! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: ADRC: Brain Health Basics \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aging & Disability Resource Center\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn how to take better care of your brain to decrease your risk of dementia at this presentation led by the ADRC. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Read to a Therapy Dog\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Read to a friendly\, furry listener at the library! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Book Club: “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss this novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Patriotic Wall Décor \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 3:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft a colorful wooden patriotic flag to add to your space! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Beginning Genealogy for Families \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their families are invited explore family records and learn about the people and stories that came before them. Then\, create a family tree together! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file URL:https://mcpl.us/event/slp/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),SLP,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CSLP_016_24_SmallPosters_FIN-02-ENG-e1770079331594.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260316T193425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T232840Z UID:10003523-1780272000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to share about their summer! Stop by your local MCPL location after June 1 and pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure or something that you’ve enjoyed this season. At the end of the summer\, we will bind all of the journal entries together so you can see what others in your community and across Marathon County were up to! Your journal entry must be appropriate and suitable for a general audience. On your journal entry you’ll include your first name\, date\, and MCPL branch location. If you’re completing our Teen Summer Reading Program\, turn your journal entry in for a signature on your Dig Site by August 31. \nThis free event is open to teens\, with no registration\, just stop by any MCPL location to pick up a journal sheet (after June 1) and start writing! For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/summer-community-journal/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-Community-Journal-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260304T225121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T223646Z UID:10003469-1783296000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:All MCPL Locations: Creative Writing Contest DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative writers! Our illustrators need you to bring their worlds to life in writing! Write a short story inspired by one of our winning pieces of art from our Illustration Contest\, in which artists created artwork aligning with our summer library theme\, “Unearthing a Story.” The contest will begin on Monday\, July 6\, 2026. The deadline for submission is Monday\, August 31\, 2026. There are two separate age groups\, Teen (13-18) and Adult (19+). Winning artwork selections will be posted on our website early July for viewing. \nSubmissions must be: \n\nOriginal\, unpublished work using no Artificial Intelligence\nRelevant to the theme: Unearthing a Story\nNot exceeding 5\,000 words\nDigital and not handwritten\nContaining no identifying names within the story or its pages\, including the author’s name\nSuitable and appropriate for a general audience\nCreated by a Marathon County resident\n\nSubmitting your work: \n\nWritten work should be uploaded as a Microsoft Word Document or Google Doc and sent to the email address: contest@mcpl.us with the subject heading: Creating Writing Contest 2026 – (Your Age Group Here). Include your full name in the email as well as the title of your story. You must include a brief description for how your written work aligns with the selected artwork choice\, following the theme\, Unearthing a Story\nIf staff cannot open your file\, your work cannot be judged\n\nEntries for both the illustration and writing contests will have an opportunity to participate in a recognition ceremony as part of the Central Wisconsin Book Festival the last weekend of September. Winners of the contests will receive some library swag and a gift card. Applicants must be able to receive their prize in person. Any submissions that fail to meet the above requirements will not be considered for the contests. This event is open to ages 13-18 and adults 19+. For more information\, contact 715-261-7230. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/all-mcpl-locations-creative-writing-contest-2/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Creative-Writing-Contest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260324T201542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T163426Z UID:10003562-1785715200-1786838399@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Marathon City: Board Game & Puzzle Swap DESCRIPTION:Do you need to clean out your board game or puzzle stash? All ages are invited to drop off your gently used puzzles or games and refresh your collections! You can drop them off during open hours at the main circulation desk between August 3-9. Please ensure all puzzles and board game pieces are complete and in good condition. Items can be suitable for any age group. Then\, come back to pick up an item or two to take home with you from August 10-15. You do not need to donate an item to participate in the swap! Find the game you’ve been looking for\, pick up a new puzzle to try\, and connect with fellow puzzlers and gamers. \nThis free event is open to all ages\, with no registration. For more information\, contact 715-443-2775. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-board-game-puzzle-swap/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Puzzle-Board-Game-Swap.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260323T193705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193705Z UID:10003552-1786320000-1786838399@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Mosinee: Dinosaur Suncatchers DESCRIPTION:Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! Using a dinosaur template\, children will layer small pieces of tissue paper to stick on clear contact paper. Once your design is complete\, layer another piece of contact paper to secure your design and carefully cut to reveal your dinosaur! Stop by during open hours the week of August 10-15 and materials will be set up along with instructions. \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration required. For more information\, contact 715-693-2144. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-dinosaur-suncatchers/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,SLP,Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dinosaur-Suncatchers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260331T184425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155116Z UID:10003615-1786320000-1786838399@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Athens: Egg Carton Geodes DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to craft their own geode look-alike at the library! Staff will pre-cut cardboard egg cartons into individual cups. Participants will then coat the inside of their cups with glue and sprinkle on dyed Epsom salt. The final product will reveal a unique geode! Drop in the week of August 10-15 during open hours and materials and instructions will be provided. \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration required. For more information\, contact 715-257-7292. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/athens-egg-carton-geodes/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch\, 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, 54411\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,SLP,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Egg-Carton-Geode-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260326T163833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T163833Z UID:10003589-1786356000-1786357800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Alexander Airport DESCRIPTION:Children age 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us for special story times at local Marathon County parks this summer! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. Join us on August 10 at Alexander Airport Park from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.\, just look for our MCPL signage. \nThese free events are open to young children and their caregivers. In case of rain\, story time will continue in the Aquarium Room at MCPL Wausau. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-story-time-at-the-parks-alexander-airport/ LOCATION:Alexander Airport Park\, 625 Lake View Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Story-Time-at-the-Parks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260226T215345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T215345Z UID:10003411-1786366800-1786370400@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Genealogy Meetup DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about your family history? Have you done some genealogy searching\, but don’t know where to look next? Genealogy enthusiasts and beginners are invited to join us each month to learn more about our genealogical resources. Each session will begin with a short presentation on a particular genealogy resource led by our Adult Reference Librarian. Afterwards\, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and have independent exploration time using our resources with assistance provided. \nThese sessions are appropriate for beginners and beyond! This event is open to adults and young adults\, with no registration required. We’ll meet on the second Monday of each month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Community Room. For more information\, call 715-261-7230. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-genealogy-meetup-6/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Genealogy-Meetup.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T184500 DTSTAMP:20260604T163138 CREATED:20260302T224941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T224941Z UID:10003418-1786383900-1786387500@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Marathon City: Book Club: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune DESCRIPTION:Join us and other book lovers for a discussion of a variety of books—new and old\, fiction and nonfiction! This August\, we will meet to discuss “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. \nA magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet\, solitary life. At forty\, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth\, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he’s given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage\, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome\, a sprite\, a wyvern\, an unidentifiable green blob\, a were-Pomeranian\, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days. But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus\, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer\, long-held secrets are exposed\, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. \nEveryone is welcome to join the discussion. Stop by the library to check out a copy of the book. For more information\, call 715-443-2775. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-book-club-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-by-tj-klune/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-House-in-the-Cerulean-Sea.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR