Wausau: Play & Learn
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!
Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and more!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Get to see a real snowplow in action at our special snowy story time!
Discuss this true story of the British ship the Wager, which embarked on a secret mission that went awry.
Adults and young adults are invited to play modern board games each month.
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!
Gather your team and register to compete against others to finish an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle.
The Friends of MCPL welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday of the month. Not a member? Join on the spot!
Drop off gently-used puzzles and take some home with you in exchange!
Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!
All are welcome to help us create a communal art mural to display at the library!
Join us for a fun and interactive story time geared for toddlers!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Cat lovers are invited to make a variety of cat-themed crafts, such as no-sew cat toys, bookmarks, magnets, and more!
Discuss this true story of the British ship the Wager, which embarked on a secret mission that went awry.
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Discuss “The Bear and the Nightingale," a story that follows a young girl with powers to see spirits and otherworldly creatures.
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!
Compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest!
All are welcome to join us to discuss “The Nickel Boys” for our February book club.
Teens can register to see if their character is the last one standing in this battle royale!
Compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest!
Make your own friendship bracelets for yourself and your friends!
Compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest!
Read to a friendly, furry listener at the library!
Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!
Compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest!
Discover how Marathon County residents celebrated the 200th year of America as we gear up for the semiquincentennial this summer.
Find the hidden mistake in various trivia statements!
Drop off gently used games & craft supplies, then come back on March 24 & 25 to pick up an item or two to refresh your collection.
Celebrate Youth Art Month this March and participate in different craft and coloring projects each week!
Join us for a fun and interactive story time geared for toddlers!
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library.
Read to a friendly, furry listener at the library!
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!
Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and more!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Connect with fellow seniors in the community, and chat or play games with one another!
Stop by for open office hours with the ADRC to learn how they can assist you.
Learn tips and tricks to help support balance and prevent falls.
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Join us for lively & engaging family story times every Thursday!
Knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists are invited for crafting and conversation.
Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!
Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!
Children can discover, build, and experiment with new activities each day this week! Be sure to attend our live "Storm in a Jar" experiment on March 11 at 5:00 p.m.!
Join us for a fun and interactive story time geared for toddlers!
Learn more about our genealogy resources available at the library!
Follow design patterns to crochet a unique yarn coaster.
All are welcome to join us to discuss this novel about a Wisconsin family and community coming together.
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Discuss "Homegoing" with us, an epic novel that follows the descendants of two half-sisters.
All are welcome to join us to discuss this dystopian novel for our March book club.
Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!
Join us to discuss "Flight Behavior," a story of personal awakening and environmental stewardship.
Pokémon fans are invited each month to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!
Learn techniques to successfully start seeds indoors and take home a lettuce plant to grow over spring!
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month!
Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month!
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.

For additional Wausau-area events, check out the events calendar on visitwausau.com. (Please note: While library events are included on this site, the majority are not affiliated with MCPL.)