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  • Child tending to seedlings in terracotta pots on a wooden table.

    Hatley: Garden Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Join us for a special gardening story time and plant flowers that you can take home with you!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Spencer: Cribbage at the Library

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

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!

  • Ornate medieval-themed design with a central text, illustrations of mythical creatures, and red ink splashes, with text in the center that reads "Why be a Hero when you can be a Hawk"

    Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure

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

    Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!

  • pokemon cards spread out with a pokeball on top

    Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

    Meet with others to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

  • A man holding a pink and yellow toy dinosaur with logo in corner that reads "Dinosaur Dimensions"

    Wausau: Dinosaur Dimensions

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

    Watch animatronic dinosaur puppets come to life, learn prehistoric facts, and more!

  • various craft supplies

    Rothschild: Mini Makers

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

    Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month!

  • A man holding a pink and yellow toy dinosaur with logo in corner that reads "Dinosaur Dimensions"

    Stratford: Dinosaur Dimensions

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

    Watch animatronic dinosaur puppets come to life, learn prehistoric facts, and more!

  • A young girl reaches for a winged strawberry among mystical characters and landscapes with a nintendo switch graphic that says let's play

    Wausau: Let’s Play: Celeste®

    Let’s Play
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Play Celeste® on our Nintendo Switch and brave challenges on your way to the top of Celeste Mountain.

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup

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

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • two hand-crafted clay pendants, one yellow with a shell design and one blue with a dinosaur footprint design.

    Spencer: Clay Fossil Necklaces

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

    Use air-dry clay, stencils, paint, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • A large pixelated cube with a grass top surrounded by similar floating blocks in a video game style.

    Rothschild: Minecraft® Unplugged

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

    Enjoy some pixelated fun off-screen and enjoy crafts, activities, and a photo booth.

  • colorful d20 dice

    Wausau: Teen D&D Club

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

    Meet with others to talk about all things D&D and participate in RPG-themed activities.

  • person taping picture into journal along with a travel stamp and vintage postage stamp

    Wausau: Junk Journal Lab

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

    Use a variety of craft supplies to add your own creativity to a journal from home.

  • people shopping for books at a book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only

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

    The Friends of MCPL welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday of the month. Not a member? Join on the spot!

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • adult and child hands putting together colorful magnetic tiles

    Spencer: Building with Magnetic Tiles

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

    Stop in to create and play with magnetic tiles all week long!

  • The U.S. Constitution's "We the People," the American flag, and Statue of Liberty.

    Hatley: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

  • A colorful zine with artistic panels and eclectic design elements.

    Wausau: Zine Making

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

    Teens are welcome stop by to create a one-of-a-kind zine, or DIY self-publication, using magazines, glue sticks, markers, and more!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Mosinee: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • Bats flying in silhouette against a twilight sky with bare trees and a colorful sunset.

    Wausau: Bat Talk & Night Walk

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

    Learn about Wisconsin bats and their habitat, and join us after for an evening stroll at Oak Island Park to listen for bats with specialized equipment.

  • Children's books with dinosaur themes displayed on a library table.

    Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time

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

    Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Edgar: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

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

    Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library.

  • Ornate medieval-themed design with a central text, illustrations of mythical creatures, and red ink splashes, with text in the center that reads "Why be a Hero when you can be a Hawk"

    Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure

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

    Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!

  • image of two painted rocks with glitter and wire holding a picture

    Wausau: ROCK’N Picture Stand

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

    Use wire, a rock, and beads to craft a unique picture stand!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • Four egg carton cups showing geode-like vibrant blue and pink interiors on a wooden table, with bookshelves in the background.

    Mosinee: Egg Carton Geodes

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

    Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Athens: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Rothschild: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • image of columns in background with three old amphoras

    Wausau: Paper Mâché Amphoras

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

    Build a paper mâché amphora to resemble those of ancient Greece, using your own creativity!

  • various colorful lego blocks

    Wausau: LEGO® Club

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

    Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Hatley: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • Ornate medieval-themed design with a central text, illustrations of mythical creatures, and red ink splashes, with text in the center that reads "Why be a Hero when you can be a Hawk"

    Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure

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

    Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!

  • Wausau: GMs Guild

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

    Discuss current games, share advice, and maybe play in some one-shots!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Wausau: Play & Learn

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

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • group of people sitting at a round table writing on laptop or paper

    Wausau: Creative Writers Collective

    Featured Creative Writers Collective
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Writers of all levels are encouraged to join us for a collaborate space to write & have the opportunity to share their writing with others.

  • variety of smooth clay dishes on a table

    Wausau: DIY Trinket Dish

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

    Learn a decoupage technique to decorate your own clay trinket dish perfect for holding jewelry, keys, and more.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • various colorful lego blocks

    Rothschild: LEGO® Club

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

    Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Edgar: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • cribbage board and deck of cards

    Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

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

    Join us in our historic second-floor space to play this midwestern staple.

  • parent reading with toddler

    Athens: Tales for Tots

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

    Enjoy books, songs, and more at this story time designed for toddlers!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Rothschild: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • two children playing in fall leaves and throwing them in the air

    Spencer: Play & Learn: Fall Colors

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

    Join us for fall-themed stories, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • variety of vintage recipe cards

    Spencer: Recipe Swap

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

    Bring in a copy of a favorite recipe & walk away with a new recipe or two!

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