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  • 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!

  • A classic library room with wooden bookshelves, a ladder, armchair, and cityscape view through a large window.

    Mosinee: Escape the Library

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

    Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Spencer: Cribbage at the Library

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

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!

  • A classic library room with wooden bookshelves, a ladder, armchair, and cityscape view through a large window.

    Mosinee: Escape the Library

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

    Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms!

  • 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.

  • A snake coiled in green grass with its head raised, displaying dark and light scales.

    Wausau: Summer at Mead: Sssnakes!

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

    Learn how to identify snakes and all about their interesting and unique behavior.

  • chalk drawing of an american flag with chalk nearby

    Spencer: Red, White, & Blue Chalk Fest

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

    Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red, white, and blue chalk masterpieces!

  • close up of two people working on a puzzle at a table

    Rothschild: Puzzle Social

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

    Meet with others to enjoy puzzles 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!

  • chalk drawing of an american flag with chalk nearby

    Spencer: Red, White, & Blue Chalk Fest

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

    Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red, white, and blue chalk masterpieces!

  • close up of hands painting a flower design on a small terracotta pot

    Edgar: Flower Pot Painting

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

    Paint a terracotta pot with a design of your own or use a template provided!

  • 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.

  • rustic wooden background with three wall hangings of wooden american flag crafts with stripes and three big stars

    Stratford: Patriotic Wall Décor

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    Craft a colorful wooden patriotic flag to add to your space!

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

    Wausau: MCPL’s Amazing History

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

    Learn surprising MCPL fun facts, hear fascinating stories, and view vintage photos from the past!

  • blue purple background with colored floral stamp pattern

    Hatley: Stamp Carving

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

    Create a unique stamp using an eraser and a linoleum carving tool.

  • people shopping for books at a 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!

  • 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!

  • A distorted screen with vertical color bars and digital glitches.

    Wausau: Trivia: Reality TV

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

    Gather your friends and answer questions from major reality TV shows for the chance to win a prize and bragging rights!

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

    Marathon City: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, 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.

  • native plant background with image of brian hudelson

    Wausau: Native Plant Diseases with Brian Hudelson

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

    Learn about native plant diseases and how to manage them with Brian Hudelson, Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic.

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