Events: Adults
Fiber Arts
Adults Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!
Wearable Art Spring Shawl
Adults & Teens Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.
"Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages 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!
LENA Start Marathon County
Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adults Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
Birding for Beginners II
All-Ages Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.
Book Club: "Murder On The Orient Express"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Decoupage Jars
All-Ages Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.
Family Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
Facebook Fundamentals
Adults Registration Learn how to make a Facebook profile, send friend requests, like, comment and more !
Basics of the iPhone and iPad
Adults Registration Do you have an Apple iPhone or iPad, or thinking about buying one, and want to learn more about how they work? We want to help!
Quilting & Beyond
Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
"First Man"
Adults Join us for a free screening of the 2018 film exploring the life of NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong, and bring your popcorn!
Book Club: "Anna and the Swallow Man"
Adults 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.
"O Pioneers!"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature, including Cather's prototype feminist novel!
Art Cluster Reception
Kids & Adults Drop-in Parents and other family members are invited to view and celebrate their child's artwork which was created as part of Wausau School District's Art Cluster program.
Health and Wellness Club: Allergies and Spring Cleaning
Adults & Teens Join us for a group discussion about spring cleaning and shedding the clutter, DIY natural cleaning products and ways to beat seasonal allergies!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Evicted"
Adults 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
Adults Learn about honey bees, beekeeping and more during this free event with a local expert!
Needle Felting Workshop
Adults & Teens Drop-in Adults and teens are welcome to drop by the library to discover and learn the basics of needle felting.
Book Club: "How To Stop Time"
Adults 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!
The Basics of Craigslist
Adults Registration Join us for a free presentation to learn more about the popular online marketplace Craigslist!
Cribbage at the Library
Adults Adults are invited to play a few games of cribbage against friends or other library patrons !
Book Club: "The Joy Luck Club"
Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this revered novel by Amy Tan!
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Adults Join us for a presentation on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association.
Book Club: "She Stood for Freedom"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Recycled Glass Creations for Your Garden!
Adults Adults can join us and learn how to make one-of-a-kind garden sculptures from recycled glass dishware.
Book Club: "The Overstory"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Overstory," consisting of fables about the impacts of humans on the natural world.
Book Club: "Of Mice and Men"
Adults 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.
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of J.D. Vance's best-selling book!
The Wide World of Google Resources
Adults Registration The word "Google" is synonymous with searching the internet ("Just Google it"), but join us to learn about some of the other resources the company offers.
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Passport Event
Adults Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
Submit Writing to Literary Magazines
Adults & Teens Aspiring writers are welcome to join us for a discussion about getting work published!
Rescheduled: Grow Your Own Microgreens
Adults Join us to learn about microgreens and how to grow them during these cold winter months! Plus, we'll have extra time for general questions about lawns, trees and gardens. This program was originally scheduled in January.
Book Club: "The Last Suppers"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out: "Evicted"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Gardening Techniques for Adults
Adults Learn tips and techniques for gardening from a local horticulture educator!
Create Your Own Butterfly Garden
All-Ages Learn about butterfly species and how to make a habitat for them in your yard!
Calm: A Guided Tour of Mindfulness and Meditation
Adults Have you heard of mindfulness but you've been unsure of what it is, where to start, or how it can apply to your life? Join us for an informal presentation, including some basic techniques, appropriate for all skill levels!
Container Gardening
Adults Learn about new horticultural techniques in container gardening and bring your other gardening and horticulture questions for UW-Extension Educator Brianna Wright!
Recycled Magazine Crafts
All-Ages Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!
Escape from the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience
Adults & Teens Can you and your group solve all the puzzles to escape the Deathday Dungeon? Give it a try during our special two-day Harry Potter escape room event!
"Green Book"
Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of the Academy Award-nominated film "Green Book" and bring your popcorn!
Book Club: "Surprise Me"
Adults 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.
Effective Communication Strategies for Families Facing Alzheimer's
Adults Join for a presentation on ways to communicate with a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, with plenty of time included for questions.
Wolves: A Family Tradition
Adults Join us for a presentation about one of nature's most revered - and maligned - mammals: the wolf!
Creative Journals
Adults & Teens Drop-in Journals contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons not only have the opportunity to make their own journal, but also to personalize it with decorations!
Health and Wellness Club: Organize Your Life!
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by our monthly health and wellness club to discuss a wide range of topics with others, including April's discussion about ways to organize your time and home!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library any (or every!) Tuesday afternoon for a mix of creation and socialization!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Outliers"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the qualities and habits of successful people!
Show Us Your Bookface!
Kids & Adults Drop-in Take a bookface selfie that you can post on social media for others to see!​
Herb Gardening
Adults Learn the basics of herb gardening, and get some of your other gardening questions answered!
Book Club: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Adults 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"
Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this best-seller by J.D. Vance!
Wicked Plants
Adults Some plants may be nice to look at, or have a pleasant smell, but beware! Other plants can be dangerous. Join us to find out more about these wicked plants!
Intro to Word and Resume Building
Adults Registration Join us for a free presentation on Microsoft Word and using Word to craft your own resume!
Book Club: "The Woman in Cabin 10"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Adults & Teens Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
Book Club: "Unsheltered"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about the lives of two different families, who live centuries apart.
Book Club: "I Let You Go"
Adults 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.
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this quirky 2017 book by Gail Honeyman!
Book Club: "The Silent Gift"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
"Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages 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!
Wordstock: Three Days of Peace and Poetry
All-Ages Drop-in Attend this three-day poetry event, where different poetry activities will be offered for all ages each day!
Logging and Sawmills of Marathon County
Adults Learn about central Wisconsin's logging and sawmill history during this free presentation!
Intro to Libby and Downloading E-Books!
Adults Registration Did you know a MCPL card gives you access to thousands of books and audiobooks available to download for free with a few taps or clicks on your computer, smartphone or tablet? Let us show you how it works!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adults 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"
Adults 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.
Health and Wellness Club: Get Moving in May!
Adults Take part in lively health and wellness discussions to help you live better, including May's topic: how to get moving (and why you should!)
Apple Blossom Flower Art
All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate spring by creating your own apple blossoms with a variety of craft supplies!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale!
Learn to Line Dance
Adults Join us at the library and step your way to fun with this introduction to line dancing!
"Rock on Kindness" Author Stepheni Curran
Kids & Adults In celebration of Children's Book Week, Wisconsin author Stephani Curran will visit us and talk about her book "Rock on, Kindness!"
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Adults Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of people each year, including those directly affected by it as well as family, friends and caregivers who help. Join us to learn about some of the warning signs of the disease.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Adults Pick the brain of a master gardener and get helpful info for your summer garden!
A History of the Fromm Brothers Fur Farm
Adults Learn the history of a Marathon County landmark that was, at one time, the largest silver fox and mink farm in the United States!
Flower Fairies
Adults & Teens Join us to craft adorable fairies! Whether you want to celebrate Mother's day as mother and daughter, or just celebrate spring, we welcome you to channel your creativity!
Book Club: "Three Cups of Tea"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Spring Wreaths
Adults Want to give your home the decorative touch of nature this spring? Channel your creativity by making your very own spring wreath!
Book Club: "There There"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a Native American powwow that changes the lives of some of its attendees forever.
Gardening with Pollinators in Mind
Adults Would you like to learn about research-based gardening techniques that support pollinating insects? Join us for a program with UW-Extension educator Brianna Wright.
Book Club: "Unthinkable"
Adults Take part in lively discussion of Helen Thompson's intriguing book about nine different, but extraordinary, brains!
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Adults Join us for a presentation with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia specifically aimed at those who help care for someone with the disease.
Book Club: "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"
Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows!
Aroma Therapy and Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Drop-in If you're interested in learning more about aroma therapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products - or if you have tips and concoctions to share with others - join us each month to talk about it!
Bottle Cap Bling
Adults & Teens Who knew a bottle cap could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!
Medicare Basics Info Session
Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adults Join us for a discussion of "The Underground Railroad," about a young slave trying to find the road to freedom.
Book Club: "Wild"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of Cheryl Strayed's celebrated memoir!
Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Pull String Art
Adults Adults are invited to a craft event at the library just for them as we create pull string art!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adults 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.
Foraging for Wild Edibles
Adults Have you ever come across plants or berries during a walk and wondered if they were safe to eat? Learn all about foraging for those and other wild edibles during this event!
Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own
Adults & Teens Join us for a creative evening at the library where we will teach you the basics of making your very own natural beauty products for hair, skin and body.
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
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