All Locations: American Artist Appreciation

Patrons of all ages are invited to visit any MCPL location and be an artist for a weekend as we celebrate our second-annual American Artist Appreciation Month in August!

Event Series Mini Makers

Athens: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Mosinee: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Wausau: Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon

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

Kids are encouraged to visit the Wausau library to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy! Once the adoption "process" is complete, it's theirs to keep!

Event Series Mini Makers

Spencer: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Event Series Mini Makers

Rothschild: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Rothschild: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Wausau: Flextangles

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

Kids and tweens are invited to make flextangles—a fun paper fidget!

Event Series Mini Makers

Mosinee: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Stratford: “Gourdgeous & Tuberlar” No-Carve Creation Contest!

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

Start October right with a fun afternoon of art creation using pumpkins and potatoes - no carving required! Pieces will be displayed for a contest, with winners announced Oct. 31!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Athens: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Edgar: Friend or Foe? Clay Creations

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

Come to the library to create a little buddy out of clay, or maybe make a foe in the form of a monster! After drying the creations for a few days, come back on Oct. 11 to paint them!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Event Series Mini Makers

Rothschild: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Spencer: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Rothschild: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Wausau: Franken-Pumpkins

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

We'll have an assortment of facial features and fun shapes for you to use to decorate your pumpkin cutout. When you're done, take it home or add it to our library's pumpkin patch!

Event Series Movie Matinée

Wausau: Spooky Movie Marathon

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

Ghosts, monsters, and witches… Oh my! We're hosting a (slightly) spooky movie marathon in October and you get to pick the flicks!

Rothschild: Zentangle Art

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

What on earth is a Zentangle? Join us at our Rothschild Branch and we'll show you a fun, relaxing way to create beautiful images using this structured technique, and make your own piece on the spot!

Rothschild: Calendar Confusion Breakout Box

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

Tweens and teens are encouraged to test their problem-solving skills to unlock a breakout box and save the school schedule!

Event Series Movie Matinée

Wausau: Spooky Movie Marathon

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

Ghosts, monsters, and witches… Oh my! We're hosting a (slightly) spooky movie marathon in October and you get to pick the flicks!

Event Series Movie Matinée

Wausau: Spooky Movie Marathon

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

Ghosts, monsters, and witches… Oh my! We're hosting a (slightly) spooky movie marathon in October and you get to pick the flicks!

Marathon City: Fall Craft Week

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

Children of all ages can drop in any time during the week to create a variety of fall-themed crafts.

Event Series Mini Makers

Athens: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Mosinee: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Hometown Heroes

Marathon City: Meet a Firefighter!

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

Families are invited to join us at the Marathon City Branch to meet some hometown heroes from the village's volunteer fire department!

Wausau: Stuffed Animal Emergency Room

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

Stuffed animals (and the kids who love them) can sometimes get in trouble. Join us for this unique program to learn basic "surgery" to repair your stuffies! No sewing experience necessary.

Event Series DINOvember

Wausau: Dino Chris Presents “Triceratops”

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

Would you like to learn more about the dinosaur whose fossil is on display at MCPL Wausau? Then come to the library this DINOvember to learn about one of the most iconic dinosaurs, the triceratops!

Event Series Mini Makers

Spencer: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Mosinee: Wings of Fire Party

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

Fans of the popular "Wings of Fire" series are invited to our Mosinee Branch in November for crafts and more!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Event Series Mini Makers

Rothschild: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Rothschild: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!