Summer Library Program (SLP)

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

We are celebrating the “Color Our World” 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. 

Wausau: Summer Library Program Kickoff Party!

Oak Island Park 500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us in celebrating the start of our Summer Library Program, Color Our World, at Oak Island Park!

Event Series Tom Pease

Hatley: Tom Pease

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

Join us for an exciting performance by singer & entertainer, Tom Pease!

Wausau: Perler Bead Pixel Art

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

Teens are invited to the library to create Perler bead pixel art!

All MCPL Locations: Creative Writing Contest

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

Adults and young adults are invited to enter an original short story, poem, or piece of fiction in our creative writing contest this summer!

Athens: DIY Kaleidoscope

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Children are invited to the library to build their own kaleidoscope!

Wausau: Manga Drawing

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

Teens are invited to draw their own manga characters!

Hatley: Zine Making

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

Teens are invited to the library to create their own zines!

Edgar: Sand Dollar Wall-Hanging

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

Come to the library to create a simple yet trendy wall-hanging.

Wausau: Clay Creations

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

School-aged children are invited to sculpt a mini masterpiece using air-dry clay!

Athens: Mini Watercolor Art

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Stop by the library all week long to create mini watercolor art!

Wausau: Tiny Art

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

Teens are invited to create tiny art at the library!

Wausau: Collage Art

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

Join us in the children's area to create a unique piece of collage art!

Wausau: Library Card Pool Day

Schulenburg Park 1533 Summit Drive, Wausau, WI, United States +2 more

Join us at Schulenberg, Kaiser, or Memorial pool with your library card for free admission!

Edgar: Color Me Crabby!

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

Join us at the library crafting adorable crabs.

Marathon City: Library Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us at the library for a summer scavenger hunt!

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For additional Wausau-area events, check out the events calendar on VisitWausau.com.

(Please note: While library events are included on this site, the majority are not affiliated with MCPL.)