Arts & Crafts | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

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Paper Snowflake Designs

All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Holiday Story Time

Children's Event Kids and families can hear Winter and holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!

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Adult Event 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!

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Home School Huddle

Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tue., 12/18/18, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
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Tissue Paper Ornaments

Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!

Tue., 12/18/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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3D Paper Stars

Teen Event Make 3D decorative stars during this free event!

Tue., 12/18/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Create a Snowman

All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!

Fri., 1/4/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Aquarium Fest

Children's Event Hear ocean stories, play games and see real ocean creatures during this special event!

Sat., 1/5/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Adult Night at the Library: Pull String Art

Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!

Mon., 1/7/19, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Sparkly Icicle Craft

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own crafted icicles, with all supplies provided!

Tue., 1/8/19, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Play and Learn

Children's Event 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.

Thu., 1/10/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
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Family Adventure Night: Mickey Mouse Picnic

Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to popular Disney character Mickey Mouse during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 1/14/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Pete the Cat Story Time

Children's Event Kids and families can attend this Pete the Cat-themed story time at the library!

Tue., 1/15/19, 10–11am @ MCPL Athens

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Homemade Pine Cone Fire Starters

Adult Event Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter during this free event!

Thu., 1/17/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Finger and Arm Knitting

All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!

Fri., 1/18/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Origami Week

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Try your hand at paper-folding during this week-long event!

1/22–1/26/19 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Snowflake Craft Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Quilting & Beyond

Adult Event Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!

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Learn to Quilt!

All-Ages Event Learn the basics of hand quilting during this free monthly event!

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Snowflake Craft Day

Children's Event Drop-in It's snow joke - this will be a fun program to create your own flakes!

Fri., 1/25/19, 11am–2pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Winter Fest

Children's Event Drop-in Stop by the library during Wausau's Winter Fest to hear stories and make some fun crafts!

Sat., 1/26/19, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Narnia Week: The Return of the Lion

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own paper plate lions during Narnia Week!

Mon., 1/28/19, 3:30–6pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Penguin Puppet Craft Day

Children's Event Hear penguin stories and make a cute puppet craft during this free family event!

Tue., 1/29/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!

Tue., 1/29/19, 3–4:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY

Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!

Wed., 1/30/19, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Narnia Week: The High King in Command

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!

Wed., 1/30/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Create a Valentine!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Decoupage Jars

All-Ages Event Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.

Thu., 2/7/19, 4–7pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol

Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 2/11/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Valentine's Day Story Time

Children's Event Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special story time featuring stories, songs and a craft! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Marker-Dyed Coasters

Adult Event Make decorative, colorful coasters using markers and other supplies!

Wed., 2/13/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Paper Heart Hedgehog Craft

Children's Event Drop-in Make a cute paper heart hedgehog during this special Valentine's Day event!

Thu., 2/14/19, 12–8pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!

Thu., 2/14/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Hobbies and Crafts Night

Adult Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

Mon., 2/18/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Wearable Art Spring Shawl

Teen & Adult Event Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.

Tue., 2/19/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens

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Needle Arts: All About Mittens!

Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!

Wed., 2/20/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Birding for Beginners II

All-Ages Event Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.

Wed., 2/20/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Mid-Winter Craft Day

Children's Event Drop-in Young people can still work their brains and creativity with crafts on this no-school day!

Fri., 2/22/19, 11am–2pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time

Children's Event Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!

Thu., 2/28/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City

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Month of Crafts and Coloring

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!

3/4–3/29/19 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Needle Felting Workshop

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Adults and teens are welcome to drop by the library to discover and learn the basics of needle felting.

3/11–3/15/19 @ MCPL Athens

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Family Adventure Night: Who is Dr. Suess?

Children's Event Hear stories written by Dr. Seuss and make fun crafts related to some of his most famous books during our monthly Family Adventure Night!