Mosinee: Backpack Buddies
Do you like stringing beads? If so, stop in to create a Backpack Buddy at various MCPL locations over the summer!
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Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
2 events,
2 events,
Wausau: Family Story Time
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
2 events,
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
Athens: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
5 events,
Rothschild: Family Story Time
Rothschild: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Edgar: Family Story Time
Edgar: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Mini Makers
Mosinee: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
4 events,
Mosinee: Family Story Time
Mosinee: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Marathon City: Mini Makers
Marathon City: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
2 events,
Mosinee: Craft Club: Creative Bookmarks
Mosinee: Craft Club: Creative Bookmarks
Stop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!
1 event,
3 events,
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Wausau: Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon
Wausau: Stuffie Adopt-A-Thon
Kids are encouraged to visit the Wausau library to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy! Once the adoption "process" is complete, it's theirs to keep!
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3 events,
Spencer: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Wausau: Family Story Time
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Spencer: Book Club: “The Lost & Found Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs
Spencer: Book Club: “The Lost & Found Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs
Join other literary enthusiasts around the Spencer area for an engaging discussion of books each month at our Spencer Branch!
7 events,
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Join us in September for our monthly Extension Gardening series, when we'll talk not about gardening, but about an invasive insect that threatens various local plant species!
Edgar: Book Club: “The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux
Edgar: Book Club: “The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux
Join our Edgar Branch staff and other book lovers for a friendly, engaging discussion each month! In September, they'll turn to the classics with a chat about "The Phantom of the Opera."
Athens: Book Club: “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
Athens: Book Club: “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
Join our Athens Branch staff and other book lovers for monthly discussions about a wide variety of books! In September, they'll read and discuss Patchett's acclaimed 2023 novel "Tom Lake."
Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: Pokémon Club
Wausau: Pokémon Club
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Join us in September for our monthly Extension Gardening series, when we'll talk not about gardening, but about an invasive insect that threatens various local plant species!
6 events,
Athens: Family Story Time
Athens: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Rothschild: Mini Makers
Rothschild: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Stratford: Family Story Time
Stratford: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics
Learn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
2 events,
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
1 event,
2 events,
Wausau: History Speaks: The Mausoleum at Pine Grove
Wausau: History Speaks: The Mausoleum at Pine Grove
Join the Marathon County Historical Society and local cemetery historian Kathy Volkmann for the next talk in MCHS's History Speaks series! September's lecture is about the Pine Grove Mausoleum!
0 events,
1 event,
Wausau: Family Story Time
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
5 events,
Rothschild: Firefighter Story Time
Rothschild: Firefighter Story Time
Young patrons are invited to a special story time with firefighters from the Riverside Fire Department!
Edgar: Family Story Time
Edgar: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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Mosinee: Bluey Extravaganza
Mosinee: Bluey Extravaganza
Calling all fans of the book and TV character Bluey! Join us at our Mosinee Branch for an extravaganza of crafts and other Bluey-themed activities!
Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Mosinee: Read to a Therapy Dog
Mosinee: Read to a Therapy Dog
Young patrons are invited to practice their reading skills in front of a willing (and furry) audience!
5 events,
Athens: Family Story Time
Athens: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stratford: Family Story Time
Stratford: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Formatting
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Formatting
Learn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
Rothschild: Pokémon Club
Rothschild: Pokémon Club
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!
4 events,
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stratford: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Stratford: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Genealogy continues to be a popular hobby. Learn more about some of the basics of tracing your family history, including use of the popular site Ancestry, which is available to MCPL patrons!
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Get Ready for Retirement
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Get Ready for Retirement
The public is invited to a series of programs with a representative from the Aging and Disability Resource Center about the basics of Social Security and Medicare.
0 events,
2 events,
Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only
Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only
Our Friends of the Library are excited to welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday!
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Wausau: Intro to Spreadsheets With Microsoft Excel
Wausau: Intro to Spreadsheets With Microsoft Excel
Join us in Wausau to learn more about creating and using spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel during this free class in September! Registration required.
0 events,
3 events,
Wausau: Family Story Time
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stratford: Play & Learn: Are Your Ducks in a Row?
Stratford: Play & Learn: Are Your Ducks in a Row?
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Edgar: Needlework Social Hour
Edgar: Needlework Social Hour
Step out for an evening and gather for a couple hours of socializing and needlework!
1 event,
Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
4 events,
Athens: Family Story Time
Athens: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stratford: Family Story Time
Stratford: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Editing
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Editing
Learn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
5 events,
Central Wisconsin Book Festival (CWBF)
This festival provides book lovers a chance to hear and meet a multitude of authors over the course of several days. In addition to fostering a connection between author and audience, our festival gives people in our communities a chance to build their own connections through their mutual passion for literature in its many forms and genres.
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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Rothschild: Managing Caregiver Stress
Rothschild: Managing Caregiver Stress
Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding, but caregivers can also experience stress, guilt, and frustration. Learn about ways to manage the tough task of providing care from staff at the ADRC!
Stratford: Medicare 101
Stratford: Medicare 101
Learn the basics of Medicare during this program at our Stratford Branch with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
Wausau: “True North” With Andrew Graff
Wausau: “True North” With Andrew Graff
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back author Andrew Graff to discuss his new novel, "True North."
5 events,
Wausau: Center for the Visual Arts “Gathering” & “Then & Now” Receptions
Wausau: Center for the Visual Arts “Gathering” & “Then & Now” Receptions
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to partner with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau on receptions for two new exhibitions this fall!
Stevens Point: Suspense Author Hannah Morrissey
Stevens Point: Suspense Author Hannah Morrissey
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes one of our state's own talented writers, Hannah Morrissey, to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point for her first CWBF event!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Beyond the Flames” With Gregory Lee Renz
Wisconsin Rapids: “Beyond the Flames” With Gregory Lee Renz
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Gregory Lee Renz back to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss his second novel, "Beyond the Flames."
12 events,
Stevens Point: Local Author Fair
Stevens Point: Local Author Fair
Stop by anytime between 10am and noon at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to meet with 10 authors from around Wisconsin!
Wausau: Cartoonist & Illustrator Duachaka Her
Wausau: Cartoonist & Illustrator Duachaka Her
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her to the Marathon County Public Library for a conversation about her work!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Reclaim Your Story” With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski
Wisconsin Rapids: “Reclaim Your Story” With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski
Harness the power of storytelling in your own life during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event with author Dr. Carrie Jarosinski at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
Wausau: Wisconsin Author Holly Wilson
Wausau: Wisconsin Author Holly Wilson
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Wisconsin author Holly Wilson to the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau to discuss her debut novel, Kittentits.
Stevens Point: Children’s Author Darcy Miller
Stevens Point: Children’s Author Darcy Miller
Join us in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for an event with celebrated children's author Darcy Miller!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Typewriter’s Block” With Robert Walker
Wisconsin Rapids: “Typewriter’s Block” With Robert Walker
The McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes author Robert Walker to discuss his debut novel during the 2024 Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Wausau: “Pahua & the Dragon’s Secret” With Lori M. Lee
Wausau: “Pahua & the Dragon’s Secret” With Lori M. Lee
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Lori M. Lee back to Wausau to discuss her newest books, including "Pahua and the Dragon's Secret," which will be published in September 2024!
Stevens Point: “Seeds in Soil” With Susan Apps-Bodilly
Stevens Point: “Seeds in Soil” With Susan Apps-Bodilly
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Susan Apps-Bodilly to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point to talk about food and gardening for the whole family!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Monsters We Have Made” With Lindsay Starck
Wisconsin Rapids: “Monsters We Have Made” With Lindsay Starck
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Minneapolis-based author Lindsay Starck to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss her newest novel!
Wausau: “Wisconsin for Kennedy” With B. J. Hollars
Wausau: “Wisconsin for Kennedy” With B. J. Hollars
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back Wisconsin author B.J. Hollars to discuss his new book about John F. Kennedy and the 1960 presidential primary election in Wisconsin.
Stevens Point: “Familiaris” With David Wroblewski
Stevens Point: “Familiaris” With David Wroblewski
Internationally bestselling author David Wroblewski will hold his first book event in the Badger State in 14 years during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss his new novel "Familiaris"!
0 events,
3 events,
Wausau: Family Story Time
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Mosinee: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Genealogy continues to be a popular hobby. Learn more about some of the basics of tracing your family history, including use of the popular site Ancestry, which is available to MCPL patrons!
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Rothschild: Morse Code Bracelets
Rothschild: Morse Code Bracelets
Teens are invited to our Rothschild Branch to learn a bit about Morse Code and create a top-secret accessory!
5 events,
Rothschild: Story Time With a Police Officer
Rothschild: Story Time With a Police Officer
Join us for a special story time with officers from the Mountain Bay Police Department!
Edgar: Family Story Time
Edgar: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Mini Makers
Mosinee: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Wausau: Cribbage
Wausau: Cribbage
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
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Stratford: “Gourdgeous & Tuberlar” No-Carve Creation Contest!
Stratford: “Gourdgeous & Tuberlar” No-Carve Creation Contest!
Start October right with a fun afternoon of art creation using pumpkins and potatoes - no carving required! Pieces will be displayed for a contest, with winners announced Oct. 31!
7 events,
Athens: Family Story Time
Athens: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stratford: Family Story Time
Stratford: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Mosinee: Family Story Time
Mosinee: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Marathon City: Mini Makers
Marathon City: Mini Makers
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Edgar: Medicare 101
Edgar: Medicare 101
Learn the basics of Medicare during this program with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
Marathon City: Put the Garden to Bed
Marathon City: Put the Garden to Bed
Learn how to put your garden and lawn to bed for a long winter's nap!
3 events,
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Craft Club: Paper Crafts & Paper Flowers
Mosinee: Craft Club: Paper Crafts & Paper Flowers
Stop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Understanding Medicare
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Understanding Medicare
The public is invited to a series of programs with a representative from the Aging and Disability Resource Center about the basics of Social Security and Medicare.