Events for Teens | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

Events: Teens

Haunted Central Wisconsin

Teen & Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!

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Ollivander's Wand Shop

Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!

Thu., 10/18/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Passport Event

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.

Mon., 10/22/18, 3–7pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Stratford Stitchers & Rippers

Kids & Teens Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!

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MCPL Documentary Night
"In Search of America"

Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free screening of a documentary featuring Americans from all walks of life talking about what matters to them most, and meet the film's director!

Tue., 10/23/18, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY Masquerade Masks

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!

10/24–10/26/18 @ MCPL Athens

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Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this eerie tale about a boy who is raised by the ghosts and other supernatural entities that inhabit a graveyard.

Thu., 10/25/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Scratch Art Creations

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.

Fri., 10/26/18, 1–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Game Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.

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Book Speed Dating

Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!

Tue., 10/30/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!

10/31–11/2/18 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale!

All-Ages Event Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale! Browse through thousands of items available at fantastic prices!

11/1–11/4/18 @ MCPL Wausau

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Hobbies and Crafts Night

All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

Thu., 11/1/18, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens
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TAG - Teen Advisory Group!

Teen Event Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly

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Teen Emo Karaoke Night

Teen Event Karaoke in the library? Why not! Teens can join us for a night of singing all their favorite emo songs!

Tue., 11/6/18, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Word Play!

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to play fun vocabulary-building board games or to work on word puzzles like crosswords, word searches and word chains!

Wed., 11/7/18, 3–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Create a Scarecrow

All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!

11/15–11/16/18 @ MCPL Hatley

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Writers' Group

Teen & Adult Event Meet other local writers and share your work during this special event, held during National Novel Writing Month!

Fri., 11/16/18, 2–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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MCPL DIY
Paper Snowflake Designs

All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!

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Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"

All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!

Tue., 11/27/18, 5:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CD Etching

Teen & Adult Event Teens and adults can learn how to etch creative designs into recycled CDs!

Wed., 11/28/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Teen Book Club: "Life As We Knew It" by Susan Pfeffer

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about a teen girl and her family, who struggle after a meteor hits the earth.

Thu., 11/29/18, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about two social outcasts who fall in love in 1986.

Thu., 11/29/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert

All-Ages Event Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.

Tue., 12/4/18, 9–10am @ MCPL Spencer

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MCPL Movie Night: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free movie about one of America's favorite stars of the small screen!

Tue., 12/4/18, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL DIY
Snowy Jar Candle Holders

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make a "snow"-covered jar candle, with all supplies provided!

Wed., 12/5/18, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Gift Bags

Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!

Thu., 12/6/18, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Knitting Without Needles

All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!

12/11–12/13/18 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Folding Art

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to fold paper into certain creative designs during this free event!

Mon., 12/17/18, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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3D Paper Stars

Teen Event Make 3D decorative stars during this free event!

Tue., 12/18/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Teen Book Club: "The Wee Free Men" by Terry Pratchett

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book, about a girl who tries to rescue her baby brother from an invasion in Fairyland.

Thu., 12/27/18, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Teen Book Club: "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.

Thu., 12/27/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Create a Snowman

All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!

Fri., 1/4/19, 12am–11:59pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin

Teen & Adult Event Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!

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Needle Arts at the Library

All-Ages Event Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.

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Finger and Arm Knitting

All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!

Fri., 1/18/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Origami Week

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Try your hand at paper-folding during this week-long event!

1/22–1/26/19 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Snowflake Craft Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Birding for Beginners!

All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!

Wed., 1/23/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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International Puzzle Week

All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!

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International Puzzle Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!

Tue., 1/29/19, 9am–5pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!

Tue., 1/29/19, 3–4:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY

Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!

Wed., 1/30/19, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Narnia Week: The High King in Command

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!

Wed., 1/30/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!

2/1–2/28/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Create a Valentine!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!

Thu., 2/14/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"

All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!

Tue., 2/19/19, 5:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!

Teen Event Drop-in Teens can drop in to make their own graphic novels and comic strips during Teen Tech Week!

3/3–3/9/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"

All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!