Events for Adults | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

What's Your Plan for 2020?

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!

12/5–12/12/19 @ MCPL Athens

Census 2020 Information Session

Adults Census Day 2020 will be here before we know it! Join us to learn more about the census and possible ways to get involved.

Mon., 12/9/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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

Mon., 12/9/19, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert

All-Ages Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.

Tue., 12/10/19, 9–10am @ MCPL Spencer

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Needle Arts

Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

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So Simple Mittens

Adults & Teens Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.

Tue., 12/10/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
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Book Club: "The 13th Gift" by Joanne Huist Smith

Adults Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!

Tue., 12/10/19, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Wooden Winter Coasters

Adults Registration Decorate wooden coasters with winter designs!

Tue., 12/10/19, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Genealogy Hunters

Adults Are you interested in researching family history, but could use some pointers? Interested in some socializing with your research? Join us for a new monthly genealogy program in Stratford!

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Photo Coasters

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a tile coaster with a personal picture on it!

Wed., 12/11/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Christmas Caramel Murder" by Joanne Fluke

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this fun holiday murder mystery!

Thu., 12/12/19, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Holiday Waste Reduction & Recycling

Adults & Teens Recycling and reducing waste can be confusing, especially during the holidays. Hear tips to reduce waste over the holidays and also how to correctly recycle what's left when gifts are unwrapped!

Thu., 12/12/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz

Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this classic novel!

Thu., 12/12/19, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Athens

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!

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Book Club: "The Deal of a Lifetime" by Fredrik Backman

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a man who must reevaluate himself as his son sees him, before he makes a deal to help others.

Mon., 12/16/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Mistletoe Promise" by Richard Paul Evans

Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this book, about two people who pretend to be a couple at Christmastime.

Mon., 12/16/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Hobbies & Crafts Night

All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

Mon., 12/16/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Adult Night at the Library: Essential Oil Diffuser Necklaces

Adults Make an oil diffuser necklace during this craft night for adults!

Mon., 12/16/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"'Tis the Season" by Lorna Landvik

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

Mon., 12/16/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Cribbage at the Library

Adults Drop-in If you're a fan of the card game cribbage, stop by the library to play some games with others. If you've never played before, here's a chance to learn!

Tue., 12/17/19, 1–3pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Legends & Folklore of Winter With Chad Lewis

Adults & Teens Join us for a night with author and researcher Chad Lewis and hear strange tales that arise from the depths of the cold, dark winter months!

Tue., 12/17/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Play & Learn

Kids & Adults Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. In partnership with the Family Resource Center.

Wed., 12/18/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Readers of Classic Literature
The Short Stories of Ring Lardner

Adults Take part in a friendly discussion of some of history's greatest written works, including this collection of short stories!

Wed., 12/18/19, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Card Playing Day

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!

Sat., 12/28/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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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.

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Recycled Paper Decor

All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!

12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Community Weaving Collaboration

All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!

1/2–3/19/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Winter Board Game Week

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!

1/6–1/10/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Library Learning
Intro to Libby & Downloading E-books!

Adults Registration Learn how to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks available to download for free with your library card!

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Adult Night at the Library: Origami

Adults Adults are invited to join us for a fun, kid-free night of crafts and socializing! In January we'll try the art of origami!

Mon., 1/6/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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What's New in Spencer?

Adults Find out the latest on what's happening in Spencer with Spencer Police Chief Shawn Bauer and Village Administrator Paul Hensch!

Tue., 1/7/20, 9–10am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Reason for Hope" by Jane Goodall

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

Wed., 1/8/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Library Learning
Internet Basics

Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required.

Wed., 1/8/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Mr. Dickens & His Carol" by Samantha Silva

Adults You're invited to read a fictitious twist about Charles Dickens and join us to discuss the book at the library's book club!

Thu., 1/9/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Girl Who Smiled Beads" by Clemantine Wamariya

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this autobiographical nonfiction tale!

Thu., 1/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah

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

Mon., 1/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn

Adults Join the library Book Club in January to discuss this book by A.J. Finn!

Tue., 1/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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MCPL Movie Night
"The Peanut Butter Falcon"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of a new movie that's been called "a modern-day Mark Twain fable!"

Tue., 1/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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As the Page Turns
"Cane River" by Lalita Tademy

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

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Tech Time

Adults Registration Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance in a variety of areas, including basic computer skills, using Microsoft Office, social media and more!

Fri., 1/17/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Needle Felting Workshop

Adults Drop-in Adults can drop by the library to learn the basics of needle felting!

1/21–1/24/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "What Alice Forgot" by Liane Moriarty

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this book, about a woman who forgets the last decade of her life after suffering an accident.

Tue., 1/21/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting, mystical novel by Chloe Benjamin!

Wed., 1/22/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Sewing With Electricity: The Basics

Adults Registration Crafting and needle arts lovers: Want to take your sewing skills to the next level? Add some spark your projects (literally) with electricity!

Wed., 1/22/20, 1–1:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sewing With Electricity: Stuffy Making

Adults Registration Take your sewing to the next level by creating a stuffy that uses electricity and LED lighting!

Wed., 1/22/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Podcast Discussion Group

Adults Patrons are invited to the library to listen to, and discuss, a popular environment-focused podcast!

Wed., 1/22/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's

Adults Join us for a presentation by an Alzheimer's Association representative about legal and financial planning for someone who has Alzheimer's Disease.

Thu., 1/23/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Library Selfie Week

All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!

1/27–1/31/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Old World Murder" by Kathleen Ernst

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about museum curator who investigates the mysterious death of one of her customers.

Mon., 1/27/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Pine Cone Fire Starters

Adults Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter!

Mon., 1/27/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Winter & Spring Card Making

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!

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Adult Night at the Library: Nature Print Sun Paper

Adults Create nature-inspired designs using sun paper!

Mon., 2/3/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Meet K-9 Officer Ella!

Adults Meet Spencer's K-9 officer and hear all about her training and her job!

Tue., 2/4/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Furious Hours" by Casey Cep

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

Wed., 2/5/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Medicare Basics

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!

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Folk Heart Art

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!

2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Honor Flight Mail Call

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

Mon., 2/10/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley

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

Mon., 2/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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MCPL Documentary Night
"Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love"

Adults Join us for a screening of a documentary filled with love, longing, a friendship that spanned fifty years and a beloved singer-songwriter!

Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Lisa Wingate!

Tue., 2/11/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Decoupage Bud Flower Vases

Adults Drop-in Join us to create your own unique, beautiful vase to share with someone special!

Thu., 2/13/20, 11am–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Elephant Whisperer" by Lawrence Anthony

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this true tale!

Thu., 2/13/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Library Learning
Intro to Microsoft Excel

Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!

Thu., 2/13/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss" by Rajeev Balasubramanyam

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!

Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Write Your Truth: Intro to Creative Nonfiction

Adults Join our staff and other writers at the library as we discuss creative nonfiction, with time for participants to work on their own projects!

Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a newlywed couple who must cope when the husband is sent to prison for a crime he swears he didn't commit.

Mon., 2/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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As the Page Turns
"The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom

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

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Book Club: "The Witch Elm" by Tana French

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this gripping novel, about a man who unearths a family mystery while caring for his dying uncle.

Tue., 2/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal

Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back to the library for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique or collectable item!

Sat., 2/22/20, 1:30–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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The Why & How of Off-grid Living

Adults Join us at the library for an afternoon talk and discussion on living off grid, including reasons it appeals to some people and ways to get started!

Mon., 2/24/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Matt Haig!

Wed., 2/26/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Protect Yourself From Scammers

Adults Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud from reps from AARP's Fraud Watch Network!

Tue., 3/3/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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

Wed., 3/4/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Too Much Happiness" by Alice Munro

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

Mon., 3/9/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Sleepwalker" by Chris Bohjalian

Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this book by Chris Bohjalian!

Tue., 3/10/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Springtime Yarn-Wrapped Wreath

Adults Welcome spring by making a bright and cheerful decoration for your front door!

Wed., 3/11/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Searching for Sylvie Lee" by Jean Kwok

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!

Thu., 3/12/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Last Time I Lied" by Riley Sager

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who returns to the summer camp where all of her bunk mates disappeared years before.

Mon., 3/16/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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As the Page Turns
"Whistling Past the Graveyard" by Susan Crandall

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

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama!

Tue., 3/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Bad Art Night

Adults Adults are welcome for a fun, pressure-free night of creating art that may be hard to look at, but fun to make!

Thu., 3/19/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Celeste Ng!

Wed., 3/25/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States"

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

Wed., 4/1/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Erin Morgenstern!

Thu., 4/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw

Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this book by Tom Brokaw!

Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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

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

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Write Your Truth: Coping With Trauma & Mental Health Through Words

Adults Join us in Rothschild for writing programs exploring creative nonfiction, including ways to write about difficult topics and trauma.

Thu., 4/16/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about one of America's most notorious real-life scandals!

Mon., 4/20/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne

Children Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling book, about the son of a Nazi officer who befriends a boy living in a concentration camp.