Community Writing Project

Adults & Teens Drop-in The world is living through unprecedented times and many of us are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But MCPL is encouraging people to channel some of that concern and chaos into something creative!

• 3/23–4/24/20 @ All MCPL Locations

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CANCELED: DIY Headphone Organizer

Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: 4/6–4/11/20 @ MCPL Athens

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CANCELED: Medicare Basics

Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/6/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee
• CANCELED: Mon., 4/6/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City
• CANCELED: Thu., 4/9/20, 2:30–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
• CANCELED: Wed., 4/15/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 5/14/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar
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CANCELED: Tech Time: Technology Assistance

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/6/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Needle Arts

Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/7/20, 1–4 p.m. @ MCPL Athens
• CANCELED: Tue., 4/7/20, 2–5 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City
• Thu., 5/7/20, 2–4 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Cribbage at the Library

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer
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CANCELED: Art for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Create a Collage Animal Picture

Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Genealogy Hunters

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/8/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford
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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/9/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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CANCELED: Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders

All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Fri., 4/10/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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CANCELED: Hens & Chicks Planted in Every Pot

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/14/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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CANCELED: Bracelet Yarn Weaving

Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/14/20, 4:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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CANCELED: Ransom Note Magnetic Poetry

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/15/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/16/20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar

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CANCELED: As the Page Turns
"The Cherry Harvest" by Lucy Sanna

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/16/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer
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CANCELED: Write Your Truth: Coping With Trauma & Mental Health Through Words

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/16/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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CANCELED: Friends of MCPL Saturday Sale

All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Sat., 4/18/20, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/20/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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CANCELED: Hobbies & Crafts Night

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/20/20, 3–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/20/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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CANCELED: Author D. Strack: The Do's & Don'ts of Writing a Book

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 2–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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CANCELED: MCPL Movie Night
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

All-Ages This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Book Club: "Unsheltered" by Barbara Kingsolver

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/22/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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CANCELED: Readers of Classic Literature
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/22/20, 12–1 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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CANCELED: The Traveling Trunk of Aprons

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/22/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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CANCELED: National Poetry Month Celebration With Max Garland

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/23/20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Family Game Day

All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Sat., 4/25/20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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CANCELED: Lions, Sharks & Bears: A Photographic Primer

Adults & Teens This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/28/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Drop-in Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the Honor Flight in May!

• 5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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MCPL Movie Night
"Bombshell"

Adults Join us for a free screening of the acclaimed film "Bombshell," based on a true story of former Fox News anchors who sue their boss over sexual harassment.

• Mon., 5/4/20, 6–7:45 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Marathon County: Window Capital of the World

Adults Join us for a presentation by the Marathon County Historical Society about one of the county's lesser-known - but historically vital - industries: window manufacturing.

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer
• Tue., 6/23/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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MCPL DIY
Paper Flowers

Adults Make paper flowers in a variety of styles and materials!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams & David Fisher

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Spring Refrigerator Magnets

All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 3–6 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Who's Responsible for All This Waste?

Adults Join us at the library for a presentation on Marathon County's Solid Waste Department with its director, Meleesa Johnson, and learn how to play a role in waste reduction!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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As the Page Turns
"White Chrysanthemum" by Mary Lynn Bracht

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!

• Tue., 5/12/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this young adult novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar

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Check Your Facts About Dogs & Cats

Adults Join us for a discussion with a veterinary technician about our canine and feline companions, find books and other info and bring your own questions!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling mystery novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Beginning Beekeeping

Adults If you've considered beekeeping as a source for fresh honey, or to support a population of important pollinators, join us to learn the basics to get started!

• Sat., 5/16/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The President Is Missing" by James Patterson

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about what happens after the president of the United States vanishes without a trace.

• Mon., 5/18/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including Hannah's novel about two sisters in war-torn France.

• Mon., 5/18/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about a heated legal case involving Thomas Edison and one of his rivals.

• Tue., 5/19/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Vermicomposting: Easy, Year-Round Composting for the Garden

Adults Learn about the process of composting with worms - which might sound gross but is actually super easy and clean, provides rich soil for your garden and can be done throughout the year!

• Wed., 5/20/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Flower Wreath

Adults Registration Join us at the library to create your own flower wreath that can be enjoyed throughout the whole year!

• Thu., 5/21/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Since We Fell" by Dennis Lehane

Adults Join us to discuss this suspense novel by Dennis Lehane!

• Wed., 5/27/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"The Caine Mutiny" by Herman Wouk

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest books with the Readers of Classic Literature book club!

• Wed., 5/27/20, 12–1 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Maple Seed Dragonflies

All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own version of one of summer's prettiest insects - the dragonfly!

• 6/1–6/6/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms

Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!

• Tue., 6/2/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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Spring Garden Forecast

Adults Get a jump on the 2020 growing season and learn how to keep your garden safe from diseases, pests and invasive species. In partnership with Extension Marathon County.

• Tue., 6/2/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Running With Sherman" by Christopher McDougall

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group

Adults Learn more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products during this monthly event!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 3–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of June!

• Mon., 6/8/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Hatley Book Club: Free-For-All!

Adults Join the library Book Club in June to discuss this book any book you have recently read during this one-time free-for-all!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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MCPL Movie Night
"Little Women"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of this 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, and bring your popcorn!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 5:30–7:45 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY Mosaic Art

Adults Registration Adults are invited to the library to create their own mosaic art!

• Wed., 6/10/20, 1–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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DIY Fairy House

Adults & Teens Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

• Wed., 6/10/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "We Were Rich & We Didn't Know It" by Tom Phelan

Adults Stop by the library and join the discussion of Tom Phelan's memoir of growing up in rural Ireland.

• Thu., 6/11/20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling sequel by Margaret Atwood!

• Thu., 6/11/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this best-selling novel!

• Mon., 6/15/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of books with the Women's Night Out book club, including Marie Benedict's novel in June!

• Mon., 6/15/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller, about a mother accused of murdering her eight year-old autistic son.

• Tue., 6/16/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Create an Art Journal

Adults & Teens Make and decorate your own journal!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL DIY
Plastic Bottle Planters

Adults & Teens Learn about a creative use for recycled plastic bottles and tap into your own creativity at the same time!

• Thu., 6/18/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The Identicals" by Elin Hilderbrand

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand!

• Wed., 6/24/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
The Short Stories of Edith Wharton

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest books with the Readers of Classic Literature book club!

• Wed., 6/24/20, 12–1 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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John Kinville & the Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls

Adults Learn about a short-lived, all-female chapter of the KKK that operated in the '20s and '30s in Wisconsin.

• Thu., 6/25/20, 6:30–7:45 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Library Learning
Goodreads

Adults Registration Learn how to use the literary social media site Goodreads!

• Fri., 6/26/20, 1:30–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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MCPL DIY
Gnome & Toadstool Craft Week

Kids & Adults Drop-in Jump into a world of make-believe at the library to create a unique craft or two!

• 6/29–7/3/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Brain on Fire" by Susannah Cahalan

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 7/1/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Scents of Peace: Propagating Herbs for Well Being

Adults Learn to take a mindful approach to propagating fragrant herbs through cuttings with this program in partnership with Extension Marathon County.

• Mon., 7/6/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Going Batty: Bat Management in Wisconsin

Adults Hear about bats in Wisconsin from Natural Resources Educator Pam Resech!

• Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Stranger in the Woods" by Micheal Finkel

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this engaging nonfiction title!

• Thu., 7/9/20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Jennifer Weiner!

• Thu., 7/9/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Howards End" by E.M. Forster

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of July!

• Mon., 7/13/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella

Adults Join the library Book Club in July to discuss this book by Lisa Scottoline!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Make Your Own Lavender Gnome

Adults & Teens Drop-in Craft a lavender-scented gnome, with all supplies provided.

• 7/15–7/16/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Hack Your Notebook: Learning to Use Paper Circuits

Adults & Teens Take your journaling and card making to the next level by adding electricity!

• Wed., 7/15/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "The Winner" by David Baldacci

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who is sought by the FBI and a dangerous man after becoming wealthy by fraud.

• Mon., 7/20/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including the new novel by the author of "Kitchens of the Great Midwest."

• Mon., 7/20/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this true story, about a woman's whose cells were used, unbeknownst to her, to develop cures, vaccines and tests for a variety of illnesses.

• Tue., 7/21/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Fiber Arts Fashion Show

Adults Drop-in See various fiber arts items on display during this afternoon showcase!

• Tue., 7/21/20, 1–4 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Beginning Genealogy: Telling Your Family's Story

Adults Registration Ever wanted to learn about your ancestors? Who were they? Where did they come from? Join us for this introductory class!

• Wed., 7/22/20, 1:30–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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The History of Tea

Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!

• Fri., 7/24/20, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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History of the Ladies Saxophone Band

Adults Learn about a band of women who left a lasting impression on music and education in central Wisconsin!

• Tue., 7/28/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Jennifer Weiner!

• Wed., 7/29/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Beyond Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme: Global Culinary Herbs

Adults Take a culinary trip around the world with a presentation by Extension Marathon County on cooking with herbs common outside of the United States.

• Mon., 8/3/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Hot Off the Grill

Adults Learn different ways to prepare beef on the grill!

• Tue., 8/4/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "The Moment of Lift" by Melinda Gates

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 8/5/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY Wind Chimes

All-Ages Drop-in Make your own set of wind chimes using natural materials!

• 8/10–8/15/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of August!

• Mon., 8/10/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Before I Go to Sleep" by S.J. Watson

Adults Join the library Book Club in August to discuss this book by S.J. Watson!

• Tue., 8/11/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal!

• Thu., 8/13/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about four siblings who find out the exact date that each of them will die, and how their lives play out.

• Mon., 8/17/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"Southernmost" by Silas House

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including House's novel about a preacher who is ostracized for showing kindness to two gay men.

• Mon., 8/17/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Registration Make a decorative coaster with pressed flowers and other supplies!

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Lost Roses" by Martha Hall Kelly

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about three women who travel from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War I.

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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150 Years of the Wisconsin Valley Fair

Adults Look back on the history of the Wisconsin Valley Fair during this informative event!

• Tue., 8/25/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling memoir by Michelle Obama!

• Wed., 8/26/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Healthy Living for Your Mind & Body

Adults Learn different tips for staying healthy during this free talk!

• Tue., 9/1/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

Adults Stop by the library on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a featured selection for their book club, including Du Maurier's novel in September.

• Tue., 9/8/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Louise Erdrich!

• Thu., 9/10/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Rothschild Book Club: "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See

Adults Stop by the library and take part in a fun and lively discussion about a variety of books!

• Wed., 9/23/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Britt-Marie Was Here" by Fredrik Backman

Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our September book club selection, Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman!

• Mon., 9/28/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

Adults & Teens Join us in October at the library book club to discuss what has been called a perfect work of unnerving terror.

• Thu., 10/8/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: The Witch Elm by Tana French

Adults Stop by the library in October to discuss Tana French's 2018 suspenseful novel with other book lovers!

• Tue., 10/13/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Something in the Water" by Catherine Steadman

Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our October book club selection, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman!

• Mon., 10/19/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Wife Between US" by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

Adults Stop by the library and take part in a fun and lively discussion! In October, we'll discuss the this thrilling novel about tangled love triangle.

• Wed., 10/28/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Adults The second Tuesday of each month, book club participants discuss a featured selection. For November, it's David Grann's true-crime tale "Killers of the Flower Moon."

• Tue., 11/10/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert

Adults Join us at the library to discuss Gilbert's sweeping novel with a group of like-minded book lovers!

• Thu., 11/12/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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