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    Mosinee: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • Close-up of a microphone with blurred warm lights in the background

    Wausau: Poetry Open Mic Night

    Featured
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Adults and teens are invited to share poems in an encouraging space.

  • book sale

    Mosinee: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • group of people sitting at a round table writing on laptop or paper

    Wausau: Creative Writers Collective

    Creative Writers Collective
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Writers of all levels are encouraged to join us for a collaborate space to write & have the opportunity to share their writing with others.

  • Two brass handbells with white handles rest on a red cloth.

    Spencer: Spring Library Handbell Concert

    Handbell Concert
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Enjoy a morning of music and listen to the talented students of the Spencer High School Handbell Ensemble.

  • macrame hoops with string intertwined and ribbon and string hanging from it with feathers, with cloud background

    Spencer: Dream Up a Dreamcatcher

    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Create your very own dreamcatcher using macramé rings and yarn!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Hatley: Cribbage

    Cribbage
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!

  • a collage of vintage photos of the MCPL bookmobile, libraries, library cards, and people

    Wausau: MCPL’s Amazing History

    Featured Amazing History
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Celebrate National Library week and learn surprising MCPL fun facts, hear fascinating stories, and view vintage photos from the past!

  • Checker board, dice, game pieces, and board game with trains and cards on top.

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • close up of a hand with a paper making screen

    Wausau: Make It Up: Papermaking

    Make It Up
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Celebrate Earth Month and learn how to use a paper making screen to craft your own paper!

  • Three paintbrushes loaded with thick yellow, red, and blue paint.

    Rothschild: Painted Phone Grips

    Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

    Paint over a plain phone grip or bring one from home to add a personal, creative touch to your device!

  • book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • a basket on the ground full of vegetables such as peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.

    Wausau: Extension Gardening: Garden Health

    Extension Gardening
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Learn how to recognize weed characteristics and invasive plants, and walk away with tools to protect your garden throughout the season.

  • black and white background image of books with the book cover for project hail mary by andy weir in the center

    Wausau: Book Club: “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir

    Featured Book Club
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Join us to discuss this sci-fi thriller about scientific research, interstellar exploration, and a lone astronaut on a mission to save the world.

  • a basket on the ground full of vegetables such as peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.

    Wausau: Extension Gardening: Garden Health

    Extension Gardening
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Learn how to recognize weed characteristics and invasive plants, and walk away with tools to protect your garden throughout the season.

  • book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • variety of colored yarn balls

    Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists are invited for crafting and conversation.

  • close up of a male oriole on a branch with the logo of Wausau Bird Club in the corner

    Wausau: Every Bird Counts: A Migratory Bird Celebration

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    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Learn more about migratory birds in Wisconsin, discover how we can protect them, and enjoy activities from the Wausau Bird Club that are perfect for the whole family.

  • book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • faux stained glass rectangle window hanging with three succulent plant designs

    Wausau: Faux Stained Glass

    Faux Stained Glass
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Adults can add some whimsy and color to your windows by making a faux stained glass suncatcher!

  • A vintage picture of a crowd of people near a large docked passenger ship.

    Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

    Genealogy
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Learn more about our genealogy resources available at the library!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Spencer: Cribbage

    Cribbage
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!

  • balls of yarn

    Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

  • book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    The Friends of MCPL welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday of the month. Not a member? Join on the spot!

  • a variety of spices

    Wausau: Spice Blending for Grilling

    Featured Spice Blending
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Learn how to create your own spice blends that are perfect for grilling season!

  • zoom in of adult holding hands with an elderly person

    Stratford: ADRC: Dementia Overview

    Aging & Disability Resource Center
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    Learn more about dementia at this helpful presentation, led by the ADRC, to better support someone you care about or if you're adjusting to a new diagnosis.

  • board games and dice

    Wausau: Community Game Night

    Featured Community Game Night
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Adults and young adults are invited to play modern board games each month.

  • Author veronica hinke sitting at an outdoor table and the cover of the book "Afternoon tea magic

    Marathon City: Exploring the Wizarding World with Veronica Hinke

    Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

    Explore the wizarding world potions with local author Veronica Hinke, design a potion to make at home, and participate in themed trivia and wand making!

  • close up image of a monarch butterfly

    Rothschild: The Marvelous Monarch

    Featured
    Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

    Learn about monarch migration and what you can do to support local pollinators with certified Master Gardener Faith Gokey.

  • group of people sitting at a round table writing on laptop or paper

    Wausau: Creative Writers Collective

    Creative Writers Collective
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Writers of all levels are encouraged to join us for a collaborate space to write & have the opportunity to share their writing with others.

  • A green dinosaur head above the text "UNEARTH A STORY" with books on a shelf below.

    Summer Library Program (SLP)

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States +9 more

    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. 

  • The U.S. Constitution's "We the People," the American flag, and Statue of Liberty.

    Mosinee: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

  • a variety of potted plants and plant cuttings

    Wausau: Community Plant Swap

    Featured Plant Swap
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

  • a variety of potted plants and plant cuttings

    Edgar: Community Plant Swap

    Plant Swap
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

    Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

  • variety of school supplies such as colored pencils, scissors, highlighters, and erasers

    Wausau: School Supply Swap

    Featured
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Drop off gently used school supplies from June 1-5. Stop back on June 6 to pick up supplies for yourself or your kids!

  • white background with four paint brushes painting blue patterns

    All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States

    Design a cover, illustrate a scene, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme, “Unearthing a Story."

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

    Cribbage
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library.

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • The U.S. Constitution's "We the People," the American flag, and Statue of Liberty.

    Spencer: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

  • A vintage picture of a crowd of people near a large docked passenger ship.

    Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

    Genealogy
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Join us for a special genealogy meetup as we are joined by the Register of Deeds!

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