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  • parent reading with toddler

    Wausau: Tales for Tots

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

    Join us for a fun and interactive story time geared for toddlers!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Mosinee: Play & Learn

    Play & Learn
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Spencer: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Edgar: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • 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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Stratford: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Athens: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Three beaded butterflies made with soda can tabs over a field of pink cosmos flowers and a blue sky.

    Edgar: Pop Tab Butterflies

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

    Children are invited to create a butterfly craft using beads, wire, and pop tabs.

  • parent reading with toddler

    Wausau: Tales for Tots

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

    Join us for a fun and interactive story time geared for toddlers!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Hatley: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • Abstract wire sculpture with red spheres on a wooden base by a sunny window.

    Wausau: Wire Sculptures

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

    Using craft wire, beads, and blocks of wood, children can their own wire sculpture!

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • 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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!

  • 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!

  • 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

    Featured
    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!

  • various colorful lego blocks

    Rothschild: LEGO® Club

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

    Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!

  • variety of colored dice

    Wausau: Teen D&D Club

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

    Meet with others to talk about all things D&D and participate in RPG-themed activities.

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • parent reading with toddler

    Athens: Tales for Tots

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

    Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and more!

  • pokemon cards spread out with a pokeball on top

    Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

    Pokémon fans are invited each month to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Athens: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • 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!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Mosinee: Play & Learn

    Play & Learn
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • 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.

  • various colorful lego blocks

    Wausau: LEGO® Club

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

    Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!

  • image of nintendo switch console plugged in with controllers attached

    Wausau: Let’s Play: Screencheat®

    Let’s Play
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Be invisible and "screencheat" your way to the win in this multiplayer Nintendo Switch™ game!

  • children reading

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • 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!

  • 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."

  • young adult writing in notebook

    All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States

    Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Edgar: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Rothschild: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • 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.

  • image of grass and colorful dinosaur eggs

    Stratford: Dino Days of Summer

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

    Find hidden dinosaur eggs around the library to get matched with a mini dinosaur, create its habitat, and pick up our SLP activity book!

  • poster of dinosaur peaking through bookshelves and text that reads "Unearth a Story" next to images of children with flower pots and a rabbit

    Wausau: Summer Kickoff Party

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

    Celebrate the start of our summer library program with a petting zoo, a make-and-take flower planting station, and more!

  • Four egg carton cups showing geode-like vibrant blue and pink interiors on a wooden table, with bookshelves in the background.

    Rothschild: Egg Carton Geodes

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

    Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

  • 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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