Maple Seed Dragonflies

All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own version of one of summer's prettiest insects - the dragonfly!

• 6/1–6/6/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Medicare Basics

Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!

• Mon., 6/1/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms

Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!

• Tue., 6/2/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Family Story Time

Children Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program featuring stories, songs and other literature-based activities

• Tue., 6/2/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 6/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 6/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Stratford
• Wed., 6/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Athens
• Thu., 6/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities.

• Tue., 6/2/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 6/3/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 6/3/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
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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.

• Tue., 6/2/20, 1–7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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Needle Arts

All-Ages Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

• Tue., 6/2/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 6/2/20, 2–5pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Running With Sherman" by Christopher McDougall

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group

Adults Learn more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products during this monthly event!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 3–4:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
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World Oceans Day

Children Join us for a fun morning of stories, fish and other oceanic creatures, and crafts during our annual World Oceans Day celebration!

• Sat., 6/6/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sidewalk Chalk Art

Kids & Teens Drop-in Draw sidewalk chalk creations outside the library!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Fairy Wand Creation Station

Children Drop-in Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to stop by the library to create their own magical fairy wand!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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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, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 7/14/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary
• Tue., 7/14/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Hatley Book Club: Free-For-All!

Adults Join the library Book Club in June to discuss this book any book you have recently read during this one-time free-for-all!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Paws to Read

Children Drop-in Young readers can improve their reading skills or keep skills sharp throughout the summer by reading to well-behaved therapy dogs!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 6/11/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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DIY Mosaic Art

Adults Registration Adults are invited to the library to create their own mosaic art!

• Wed., 6/10/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling sequel by Margaret Atwood!

• Thu., 6/11/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Jack & the Beanstalk Plant Growing

Children Drop-in Kids can plant their own bean and watch it grow throughout the summer!

• 6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Spencer
• Sat., 6/20/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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Superhero Week

Children Drop-in Patrons can discover their inner superhero during a special craft week at the library!

• 6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this best-selling novel!

• Mon., 6/15/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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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!

• Tue., 6/16/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/16/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 6/17/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 6/18/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary
• Tue., 6/23/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
• Tue., 6/23/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 6/25/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 6/25/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 7/29/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 7/29/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller, about a mother accused of murdering her eight year-old autistic son.

• Tue., 6/16/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Children Drop-in Drop your best stuffed friend off at the library for a sleepover!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30am–4pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Create an Art Journal

Adults & Teens Make and decorate your own journal!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Rick Riordan Party

Kids & Teens Make crafts and engage in other fun activities related to the books of Rick Riordan!

• Mon., 6/22/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Identicals" by Elin Hilderbrand

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand!

• Wed., 6/24/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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John Kinville & the Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls

Adults Learn about a short-lived, all-female chapter of the KKK that operated in the '20s and '30s in Wisconsin.

• Thu., 6/25/20, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Library Learning
Goodreads

Adults Registration Learn how to use the literary social media site Goodreads!

• Fri., 6/26/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Brain on Fire" by Susannah Cahalan

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 7/1/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Spencer Scavenger Hunt

Children Drop-in Visit the library and embark on a scavenger hunt around the Village of Spencer!

• 7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Spencer

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Going Batty: Bat Management in Wisconsin

Adults Hear about bats in Wisconsin from Natural Resources Educator Pam Resech!

• Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Jennifer Weiner!

• Thu., 7/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Howards End" by E.M. Forster

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

• Mon., 7/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella

Adults Join the library Book Club in July to discuss this book by Lisa Scottoline!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Escape Room Family Adventure

Children Registration Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room!

• Fri., 7/17/20, 11am–4pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The Winner" by David Baldacci

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who is sought by the FBI and a dangerous man after becoming wealthy by fraud.

• Mon., 7/20/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this true story, about a woman's whose cells were used, unbeknownst to her, to develop cures, vaccines and tests for a variety of illnesses.

• Tue., 7/21/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Ollivander's Wand Shop

Kids & Teens Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!

• Thu., 7/23/20, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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The History of Tea

Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!

• Fri., 7/24/20, 11am–12:30pm @ MCPL Hatley

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A Magic Tree House Pirate-Themed Escape Room

Children Registration Attempt to escape from this Magic Tree House-themed escape room!

• Mon., 7/27/20, 1–6pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Jennifer Weiner!

• Wed., 7/29/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Free Pool Day

Kids & Teens Drop-in Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at Wausau's outdoor pools just by showing their library card! One card per family.

• Tue., 8/4/20, 12am–11:59pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools

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Hot Off the Grill

Adults Learn different ways to prepare beef on the grill!

• Tue., 8/4/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "The Moment of Lift" by Melinda Gates

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 8/5/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

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

• Mon., 8/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Before I Go to Sleep" by S.J. Watson

Adults Join the library Book Club in August to discuss this book by S.J. Watson!

• Tue., 8/11/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal!

• Thu., 8/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about four siblings who find out the exact date that each of them will die, and how their lives play out.

• Mon., 8/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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DIY: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Registration Make a decorative coaster with pressed flowers and other supplies!

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Lost Roses" by Martha Hall Kelly

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about three women who travel from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War I.

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling memoir by Michelle Obama!

• Wed., 8/26/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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