"The Midnight Library"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our August book club selection, "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig!
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Stuffed Animal Story Time & Campout!
Children Children and their families are invited to a special story time, and encouraged to leave their stuffed animals at the library for an overnight stay!
Book Club: "These Precious Days"
Adults Join the library staff and fellow readers for a wonderful book club discussion in August of Patchett's newest collection of essays!
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History Chats: Villages of Marathon County
Adults Join the Marathon County Historical Society for a series of weekly, virtual chats about a variety of interesting local history topics! In August, they'll discuss some of the county's villages!
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3D Goldfish
Children Drop-in Stop by any MCPL location in August for our final SLP grab and go kit of the summer as we explore "Oceans of Possibilities!" This month, our craft will be a 3D goldfish!
Knotted Sailor Bracelet
Adults & Teens Drop-in Anchors away with our August grab and go craft for adults (perhaps for teens, too!) Stop by any MCPL location and pick up a kit to make your own sailor bracelet!
Romaine Calm & Garden On: Fall Primer
Adults Registration Join Extension Marathon County for an in-depth, virtual course on beginner gardening! Classes run March-September, including this fall primer on harvesting, cleanup and more! Registration required.
Stratford Family Story Time
Children Children and their parents and caregivers are invited to story times every other week through the fall at the library!
Book Club: "The Color Purple"
Adults Join the library and fellow readers for a wonderful book club discussion in September: Alice Walker's classic novel "The Color Purple"!
"More Than Words" With Jerry Apps
Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to welcome back one of the Midwest's best-known and revered writers, Jerry Apps, for an advance reading of his new memoir!
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Readers Are Writers: Tween Writing Group
Children Registration Drop-in Tweens ages 8-14 are invited to participate in a new virtual writing group with activities tailored to their age group and new content each month! Registration is required.
Little Treasures: Pocket Bear
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by any MCPL location in September to pick up a little friend you can make at home - a grab and go pocket bear!
Nature Weaving
Children Drop-in Stop by any MCPL location in September for a perfect fall grab and go craft for children (and adults too!) - supplies and instructions to weave a nature loom!