Name: Community Writing Project
Start: 2020-03-23T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-04-24T23:59:00-05:00
Location: All MCPL Locations

Community Writing Project

Adults & Teens Drop-in The world is living through unprecedented times and many of us are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But MCPL is encouraging people to channel some of that concern and chaos into something creative!

3/23–4/24/20 @ All MCPL Locations

adults teens community off-site writing »

Virtual Story Time

Children Just because MCPL is currently closed doesn't mean we can't share stories with each other: Join us for virtual story time!

Mon., 3/30/20, 10–10:15 a.m. @ Facebook (Online)

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children grades k-5 off-site story time »

hand holding smartphone over stack of books

Find Your Next Book With MCPL & Facebook

Adults Drop-in Let us help you find your next book on Facebook! While Facebook won't tell you what to read next, ask us for recommendations during this special social media event.

Tue., 3/31/20, 1–3 p.m. @ Facebook (Online)

adults community readers advisory writing »

Aquarium Trivia for Kids!

Children Kids can learn about the aquarium at the library during this virtual trivia event!

Wed., 4/1/20, 2–2:30 p.m. @ Facebook (Online)

children grades k-5 animals trivia »

CANCELED: Spring Craft Week

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~3/23–3/28/20 @ MCPL Marathon City~~

children grades k-5 preschool crafts hands-on activities »

CANCELED: Family Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

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colorful speaker, musical notes and equalizer

CANCELED: Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City~~

grades k-5 children tweens activities art music science technology hands-on learning »

CANCELED: Medicare Basics

Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Mon., 4/6/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

adults community health »

CANCELED: Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

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CANCELED: Needle Arts

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/21/20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

adults children grades k-5 teens tweens activities gardening nature holiday hands-on activities »

CANCELED: Animal Erasure Paintings

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/23/20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

children grades k-5 activities animals art crafts hands-on learning nature »

many U.S. flags being carried in a field

Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Drop-in Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the Honor Flight in May!

5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

adults teens children tweens activities community »

Make Your Own Notebook

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make and decorate your own notebook, journal or diary during Screen-Free Week!

5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

children grades k-5 teens tweens activities art crafts »

Marathon County: Window Capital of the World

Adults Join us for a presentation by the Marathon County Historical Society about one of the county's lesser-known - but historically vital - industries: window manufacturing.

Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

Tue., 6/23/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

adults history »

Who's Responsible for All This Waste?

Adults Join us at the library for a presentation on Marathon County's Solid Waste Department with its director, Meleesa Johnson, and learn how to play a role in waste reduction!

Wed., 5/6/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

adults community health social issues »

Create Your Own BB-8

Children Drop-in Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!

Fri., 5/8/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

children crafts hands-on activities »

Book Club: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!

Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Vermicomposting: Easy, Year-Round Composting for the Garden

Adults Learn about the process of composting with worms - which might sound gross but is actually super easy and clean, provides rich soil for your garden and can be done throughout the year!

Wed., 5/20/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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LEGO® Block Party

Children Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided.

Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of June!

Mon., 6/8/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Fairy House

Adults & Teens Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

Wed., 6/10/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Kids Craft Week: Fairy Houses

Children Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!