Events: Adults
Needle Arts at the Library
Adult Event Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Book Club "Sulfur Springs"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion on a variety of books during their monthly book club meetings!
LENA Start Marathon County
Adult Event Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Haunted Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!
Impacts of Wolves on Wisconsin's Deer Population
Adult Event Learn about impacts to Wisconsin's deer population from wolf predation, including some historical and scientific context of this important issue, from a state expert!
Passport Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.
Learn about LENA Start!
Adult Event Attend this informational session to learn how you can improve your child's literacy and brain development by enrolling them in the LENA Start program!
Quilting & Beyond
Adult Event Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
"In Search of America"
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free screening of a documentary featuring Americans from all walks of life talking about what matters to them most, and meet the film's director!
DIY Masquerade Masks
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Readers of Classic Lit Book Club: "The Jungle"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
Jack and Jane Learn To Read: A Month of Historic Children's Readers
Adult Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout the month of November to see historic children's books on display!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale!
All-Ages Event Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale! Browse through thousands of items available at fantastic prices!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
The Fromm Brothers and Their Fur Farm
Adult Event Learn the history of a Marathon County landmark that was, at one time, the largest silver fox and mink farm in the United States! The presentation will be led by Ben Clark of the Marathon County Historical Society.
Hats Off To You!
Adult Event Anna Chilsen-Straub from the Marathon County Historical Society will talk about and show off hats from the 1880s through the 1970s!
String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
Woodland Wreaths
Adult Event Drop-in Make your own festive woodland wreath using branches and twigs during this DIY event at the library!
Adult Night at the Library: Fall Crafting
Adult Event Adults can make an autumn-inspired candle holder, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "In Harm's Way"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Handmade Holiday Cards
Adult Event Learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards at the library!
Book Club: "The Immortalists"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of this book, about four siblings who learn the exact date that they each will die and how this information affects the course of their lives.
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of November, we'll be reading "Radium Girls" by Kate Moore! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Meteorology with Justin Loew
Adult Event Learn about the world of meteorology from WAOW Channel 9 weatherman Justin Loew!
Cribbage at the Library
Adult Event Adults are invited to play a few games of cribbage against friends or other library patrons during this free monthly program!
Book Club: "The Good Nurse"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book, about a nurse who killed hundreds of people over the course of 16 years.
Craft Night: Fiber Coiling Workshop
Adult Event Want to make a small basket or bowl to keep your things in? Or use your imagination to create a unique small fiber sculpture? Adults can learn the ancient technique of fiber art basket-making!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "A Wrinkle in Time"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Writers' Group
Teen & Adult Event Meet other local writers and share your work during this special event, held during National Novel Writing Month!
Book Club: "Kiss Carlo"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Kiss Carlo," about a family whose lives change dramatically after the delivery of a telegram.
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of David Grann's best-selling book!
Women's Night Out: "Janesville"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of November, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric professor who develops a project in order to find himself the perfect wife.
Readers of Classic Lit Book Club: "Darkness at Noon"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
CD Etching
Teen & Adult Event Teens and adults can learn how to etch creative designs into recycled CDs!
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Event Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Deck the Halls! Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to make various holiday crafts, with all supplies provided!
MCPL Movie Night: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free movie about one of America's favorite stars of the small screen!
Snowy Jar Candle Holders
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make a "snow"-covered jar candle, with all supplies provided!
Adult Night at the Library: Holiday Crafting
Adult Event Adults can make various holiday items, with all supplies provided!
DIY Gift Bags
Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "The Little Prince"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of December, we'll be reading "The Little Prince" by Antoine Saint-Exupery! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Holiday Decorations
Adult Event Drop-in Adults can make their own holiday decorations at the library!
Book Club: "A Christmas Carol"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this classic holiday tale!
Book Club: "The Prayer Box"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "An Irish Country Christmas"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "An Irish Country Christmas," about a doctor who faces competition from a new physician in town during the holiday season.
Book Club "The Ghost of Christmas Past"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this holiday-themed mystery novel!
Book Folding Art
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to fold paper into certain creative designs during this free event!
Book Club: "Mistletoe Inn"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Readers of Classic Lit Book Club: "A Christmas Memory"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
Family Film Friday: "Pete's Dragon"
Kids & Adults Event Kids and families can enjoy a free screening of 2016 remake of "Pete's Dragon" at the library!
Create a Snowman
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!
Adult Night at the Library: Pull String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
What's New in Spencer?
Adult Event Find out the latest on what's happening in Spencer with Spencer Police Chief Shawn Bauer and Village Administrator Paul Hensch!
Book Club: "Hidden Figures"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in January to discuss this book, a true story about four African-American women who worked at NASA and contributed to the space program.
Local Author Visit: Cindy Meyering
Kids & Adults Event Meet a local author and hear about her book "I'm There For You" during this free event!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Dopesick"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the national opiod crisis!
Book Club: "An Irish Country Christmas"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "An Irish Country Christmas," about a doctor who faces competition from a new physician in town during the holiday season.
Book Club: "A Man Called Ove"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "A Man Called Ove," about a curmudgeon who finds an unexpected friendship among neighbors.
Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Book Club: "The Boston Girl"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of January, we'll be reading "The Boston Girl" by Anita Diamant!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
Homemade Pine Cone Fire Starters
Adult Event Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter during this free event!
Finger and Arm Knitting
All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!
CANCELED: Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adult Event This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- CANCELED:
Mon., 1/21/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer
Book Club: The Underground Railroad
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion of Whitehead's recent, but now classic, novel! New people are always welcome!
Snowflake Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.
Women's Night Out: "Pachinko"
Adult Event Drop-in Participate in a lively discussion of an eclectic mix of books with the Women's Night Out book club!
Book Club: "A Gentleman In Moscow"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of January, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel in 1920s Russia.
Birding for Beginners!
All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!
International Puzzle Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!
Book Club: "A Fall of Marigolds"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "A Fall of Marigolds," about two women - one in 1911 and the other in 2011 - who mourn the men that they love, both of whom died tragically.
International Puzzle Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!
The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY
Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!
Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!
Powered By Wisconsin Potatoes
Adult Event Learn how to incorporate potatoes into a healthy diet during this free informative event!
Create a Valentine!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Boys in the Boat"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the American rowing crew that prevailed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics!
Book Club: "The Last Mrs. Parrish"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of February, we'll be reading "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine!
Book Club: "Shotgun Lovesongs"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Book Club: "Still Life with Bread Crumbs"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Still Life with Bread Crumbs," about a world-famous photographer who learns to look at life in a new way after moving to a small country cabin.
Book Club: "Murder On The Orient Express"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out: "The Education of Will"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
Book Club: "Anna and the Swallow Man"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of February, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a young girl who travels to the Polish countryside after her father is taken to a concentration camp.
Starting Garden Plants
Adult Event Learn how to start tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and more during this free event!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Evicted"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads.
What's the Buzz? Honey Bees and Beekeeping
Adult Event Learn about honey bees, beekeeping and more during this free event with a local expert!
Book Club: "How To Stop Time"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of March, we'll be reading "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig!
Book Club: "The Joy Luck Club"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this revered novel by Amy Tan!
Book Club: "She Stood for Freedom"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "Of Mice and Men"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Of Mice and Men," about two ranch hands in Depression-era California who dream of a better life until an act of unintentional violence threatens their future.
Women's Night Out: "Evicted"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Book Club: "Surprise Me"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of March, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a married couple who realize they don't know each other as well as they had thought.
Nonfiction @ Night: "Outliers"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the qualities and habits of successful people!
Book Club: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of April, we'll be reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde!
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this best-seller by J.D. Vance!
Book Club: "The Woman in Cabin 10"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "I Let You Go"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "I Let You Go," about a woman who suffers the loss of her young son and the two officers who try to get to solve the case.
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of April, we'll read and discuss this novel, about the hundreds of young women worked at the radium-dial factories during World War I.
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the cells of a woman that were taken without her consent and used to study cancer, develop the polio vaccine and more.
Book Club: "Three Cups of Tea"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows!
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "The Underground Railroad," about a young slave trying to find the road to freedom.
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of May, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric loner who meets two other isolated individuals and forms friendships with them.
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
-
300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
- 0