Arts & Crafts | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

Events: Crafts

CLICK for Babies

Adult Event Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2018 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

5/1–9/30/18 @ All MCPL Locations

adults charity crafts

Summer Craft: Monkey Hats

Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own monkey hats! Free, with all supplies provided.

8/20–8/22/18 @ MCPL Athens

children grades k-5 activities crafts slp hands-on learning

Needle Arts

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!

adults crafts hands-on learning

Create a Card for Grandparents Day!

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa, with all supplies provided!

9/4–9/8/18 @ MCPL Hatley

children crafts activities hands-on learning

Origami Afternoon

All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at the library! All ages welcome.

Wed., 9/5/18, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
(more events in this series [2])

adults children tweens teens activities hands-on learning crafts

Pokemon Club

Children's Event Join fellow Pokemon fans for a monthly gathering of all things Pokemon, including new activities each month and the opportunity to play the Pokemon trading card game! Free, with no registration required.

Thu., 9/6/18, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
(more events in this series [3])

children grades k-5 tweens games crafts activities

Hobbies and Crafts Night

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

adults children teens tweens crafts hands-on learning

A Week of International Dot Day

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in We're turning International Dot Day into Dot Week! Children can use dot markers to color in dot worksheets, and teens can practice their pointillism skills to create artwork. Children and teens can come any time during library hours.

9/10–9/13/18 @ MCPL Mosinee

children teens crafts hands-on learning

Afternoon Poetry Workshop

Adult Event Are you a poet? Or do you love to write and are looking for an opportunity to enhance your writing skills with that certain creative touch? We are here to help! Join us at the library for an afternoon with poet Dawn Anderson.

Mon., 9/10/18, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Athens

adults crafts hands-on learning poetry writing

Fall Craft Day

Children's Event Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided.

Mon., 9/17/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

children crafts

Fall Leaves Fall

Children's Event Autumn leaves are falling down! Join us for a special story time and help us welcome in the colorful autumn season with songs, crafts and games.

Tue., 9/18/18, 10–11am @ MCPL Athens

children crafts nature

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., 9/18/18, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
(more events in this series [13])

children grades k-5 activities crafts story time technology science

3D Paper Sculptures

Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three dimensional paper sculptures.

Sat., 9/22/18, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Rothschild

children tweens crafts

Still Life Sketching

All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!

9/24–9/26/18 @ MCPL Athens

adults children tweens teens crafts hands-on learning activities

Quilting & Beyond

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

adults crafts hands-on learning

Stratford Stitchers & Rippers

Teen & Adult Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!

adult teens tween crafts hands-on learning

MCPL DIY
Cotton Swab Flowers

Teen & Adult Event Join us for this fun and creative craft project, where we'll transform some simple household items into beautiful flowers! Free, with all supplies provided.

Tue., 10/2/18, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Hatley

adults teens crafts hands-on learning activities

Scrapbook Night

Adult Event Do you love scrapbooking but lack the time or space to finish your projects? Stop by the library and work on it with other like-minded "scrappers."

Thu., 10/4/18, 5:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

adults crafts

Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party

Children's Event Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!

children grades k-5 crafts activities

Ollivander's Wand Shop

Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!

Thu., 10/18/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

children grades k-5 teens tweens activities crafts

Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time

Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!

Tue., 10/23/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild

children crafts

DIY Masquerade Masks

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!

10/24–10/26/18 @ MCPL Athens

adults teens crafts activities hands-on activities

Pet Palooza!

Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!

Thu., 10/25/18, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

children grades k-5 activities animals hands-on activities activities crafts

Scratch Art Creations

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.

Fri., 10/26/18, 1–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

children tweens teens crafts activities hands-on learning

Fantastic Beasts Story Time

Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!

Sat., 10/27/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

children preschool crafts hands-on learning story time activities hands-on activities

Monster Mash Story Time

Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!

children preschool crafts story time games holiday activities hands-on acitivites

Halloween Craft Day

Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!

Tue., 10/30/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

children crafts holiday hands-on activities activities

Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!

10/31–11/2/18 @ MCPL Mosinee

children teens tweens holiday crafts activities hands-on activities

Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks

Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Wed., 10/31/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

children grades k-5 activities crafts story time

Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!

Sat., 11/3/18, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Rothschild

children activities art crafts hands-on activities

String Art

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

Mon., 11/5/18, 1–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

adults crafts art activities hands-on activities

MCPL DIY
Woodland Wreaths

Adult Event Make your own festive woodland wreath using branches and twigs during this DIY event at the library!

11/6–11/8/18 @ MCPL Athens

adults art crafts nature hands-on activities activities

Handmade Holiday Cards

Adult Event Learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards at the library!

Thu., 11/8/18, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

adults holiday crafts hands-on activities activities

Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts

Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 11/12/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

children grades k-5 preschool activities crafts story time

CraftNight: Fiber Coiling Workshop

Adult Event Want to make a small basket or bowl to keep your things in? Or use your imagination to create a unique small fiber sculpture? Adults can learn the ancient technique of fiber art basket-making!