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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • black and white image of filing cabinet open with files and the logo for DNA Doe Project on top

    Wausau: Using Genetic Genealogy to Identify John & Jane Doe

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

    DNA Doe Project's Anne Spungen joins us to discuss how genetic genealogy is used to investigate cold cases, specifically in Wisconsin.

  • 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!

  • sidewalk with color rainbow drawn in chalk and chalk laying out

    Hatley: Chalk Week

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

    Decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your chalk masterpieces!

  • 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.

  • gaming dice, a bag, coins, and bottles

    Wausau: GMs Guild: Session Zero

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

    Game masters and dungeon masters of all experience levels are invited to learn how to construct a session zero.

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

    Athens: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, 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.

  • Geometric terrarium with an air plant and seashells on a wooden table in a library.

    Wausau: Air Plant Terrarium

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

    Customize your own mini air plant terrarium and add some greenery to your space.

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    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.

  • 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.

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

    Rothschild: Puzzle Social

    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!

  • 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!

  • faded background of family tree with centered image of lead genealogist at carlon genealogical services, eleanor brinsko

    Wausau: Evening Genealogy Meetup with Eleanor Brinsko

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

    Join us for a special evening genealogy meetup with genealogist Eleanor Brinsko as she dives into how to dig for genealogy clues and ask important questions during research.

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

    Edgar: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, 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.

  • 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!

  • close up image of stone

    Wausau: Summer at Mead: Geology

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

    Learn about Wisconsin's geology and participate in mineral and rock testing.

  • paint tray, brushes, and paint on a table

    Wausau: Neurographic Art

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

    Create artwork that combines abstract drawing with mindfulness and free the pressure of achieving perfection.

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

    Mosinee: MCPL’s Amazing History

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

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

  • close up of d20 dice and an old bag with coins

    Wausau: Gather Your Party

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

    Discuss roleplaying games, find a group to join, or form your party right on the spot.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • group of children in a pool wearing goggles

    Wausau: Library Card Pool Day

    Featured
    Kaiser Pool 900 East Bridge Street, Wausau, WI, United States +2 more

    Present your library card for free admission to Schulenberg, Kaiser, or Memorial swimming pools today only!

  • paint tray, brushes, and paint on a table

    Wausau: Neurographic Art

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

    Create artwork that combines abstract drawing with mindfulness and free the pressure of achieving perfection.

  • 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!

  • zoom in of adult holding hands with an elderly person

    Marathon City: ADRC: Dementia Overview

    Aging & Disability Resource Center
    Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

    Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis or seeking ways to better support someone you care about, join us for this informative presentation on dementia from the ADRC.

  • Wausau: GMs Guild

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

    Discuss current games, share advice, and maybe play in some one-shots!

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

    Rothschild: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, 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.

  • image of children using spoons in container of pond water

    Wausau: Summer at Mead: Pond Study

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

    Discover what we can learn from playing in the muck! Identify specimens and learn more about what that tells you about water quality.

  • 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!

  • person creating a collage with various art supplies and logos for Create Wisconsin and Ruth Arts.

    Wausau: Collage as a Guide for a Liberated Life

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

    Join us for a discussion-based collage workshop to embrace creativity, imperfection, healing, and liberation.

  • A board game box with organized components on the left and colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces on the right.

    Marathon City: Board Game & Puzzle Swap

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

    Drop off gently used board games & puzzles, then come back on August 10-15 to pick up an item or two to refresh your collection.

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

    Stratford: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, 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.

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