Events: Crafts
Fiber Arts
Adults Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!
Wearable Art Spring Shawl
Adults & Teens Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adults Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
Birding for Beginners II
All-Ages Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.
Play and Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
Decoupage Jars
All-Ages Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.
Mid-Winter Craft Day
Children Drop-in Young people can still work their brains and creativity with crafts on this no-school day!
Home School Huddle
Children Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Quilting & Beyond
Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time
Children Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!
Month of Crafts and Coloring
Children Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!
Needle Felting Workshop
Adults & Teens Drop-in Adults and teens are welcome to drop by the library to discover and learn the basics of needle felting.
Family Adventure Night: Who is Dr. Seuss?
Children Hear stories written by Dr. Seuss and make fun crafts related to some of his most famous books during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Recycled Glass Creations for Your Garden!
Adults Adults can join us and learn how to make one-of-a-kind garden sculptures from recycled glass dishware.
Spring Craft Day
Children Drop-in Stop in on this no-school day to make a variety of spring-themed crafts!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Hey, It's The Sun! Story Time
Children Hear stories about the sun and make a decorative craft during this special story time!
Recycled Magazine Crafts
All-Ages Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!
Creative Journals
Adults & Teens Drop-in Journals contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons not only have the opportunity to make their own journal, but also to personalize it with decorations!
Health and Wellness Club: Organize Your Life!
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by our monthly health and wellness club to discuss a wide range of topics with others, including April's discussion about ways to organize your time and home!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library any (or every!) Tuesday afternoon for a mix of creation and socialization!
Children's Fest
Children Stop by MCPL's booth at the 46th annual Children's Festival at Marathon Park to learn more about the library - including a sneak peek at summer events!
3D Paper Sculptures
Children Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three-dimensional paper sculptures!
Family Adventure Night: Peppa Pig
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Peppa Pig" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Mo Willems Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time celebrating the books of popular children's author Mo Willems!
Hop Like a Bunny Story Time
Children Hear stories about bunnies, then make a cute craft, with all supplies provided!
Hatching Eggs
Children Drop-in Craft your own egg to "hatch" and see what kind of animal emerges from it!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
Friendship Bracelet Making
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets, with all supplies provided!
Wordstock: Three Days of Peace and Poetry
All-Ages Drop-in Attend this three-day poetry event, where different poetry activities will be offered for all ages each day!
Superhero Celebration
Children Drop-in Make superhero-themed crafts and color themed pages to celebrate National Superhero Day!
May Day Baskets
Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket, with all supplies provided!
Apple Blossom Flower Art
All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate spring by creating your own apple blossoms with a variety of craft supplies!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale!
Create a Mother's Day Card!
Children Drop-in Kids can make a card for the maternal figure in their life, with all supplies provided!
Mother's Day Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time and craft hour as we celebrate mothers ahead of their special day!
Flower Fairies
Adults & Teens Join us to craft adorable fairies! Whether you want to celebrate Mother's day as mother and daughter, or just celebrate spring, we welcome you to channel your creativity!
Spring Wreaths
Adults Want to give your home the decorative touch of nature this spring? Channel your creativity by making your very own spring wreath!
Bottle Cap Bling
Adults & Teens Who knew a bottle cap could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!
Pull String Art
Adults Adults are invited to a craft event at the library just for them as we create pull string art!
Create your own Pinwheels
Children Are you ready for spring and summer? Stop by the library to create your own pinwheel to capture the warmer breezes!
Flash Fiction Story Project
Children Tweens are invited to join us for a fun program revolving around a short, short story - also known as flash fiction!
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- Marathon City
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- Spencer
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- Marathon County Public Library
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