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SUMMARY:Wausau: Winter Reading Program: A Cozy Night In
DESCRIPTION:Adults are invited to join our Winter Reading Program\, running from December through February! Participants will pledge to read at least five books\, attend three MCPL events\, and complete various challenges over three months for a chance to win cozy\, reading-themed prizes. Starting December 1\, stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor at MCPL-Wausau to pick up your log sheet and get started. This sheet will help you track your progress throughout the program. To be eligible for a prize at the end\, participants must turn in their completed log sheet by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, March 7. Three grand prize winners will be selected and contacted on Friday\, March 13. \nAs a bonus\, two special events will be held at MCPL-Wausau in connection with the Winter Reading Program\, featuring prize drawings at the end of each event just for attending and participating! These events are: \n-Silent Book Club: A Cozy Night In \n-Tea Blending Workshop \nStarting December 1\, stop by the library for your log sheet\, grab some books\, and let the winter reading fun begin! For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7230.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-winter-reading-program-a-cozy-night-in/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Hatley: Communal Art Mural
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a communal art mural to display in the library! Stop by during open hours from February 23-28 to add your own personality and creativity to the mural. We’ll have a large sheet of paper for our mural\, and a variety of art supplies set out\, such as crayons\, markers\, colored pencils\, and paint. Our goal is to have something positive that will be displayed and enjoyed by everyone\, so be sure to be mindful with what you contribute. Let’s come together to create a beautiful work of art! \nAll ages are invited to participate! For more information\, please contact us at 715-446-3537.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/hatley-communal-art-mural/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch\, 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, 54440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251015T162403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T162403Z
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Tales for Tots
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy books\, songs\, and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! This program is designed to help 2- and 3-year-olds acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes\, numbers\, colors\, rhyming\, and more in a fun and interactive way. \nWe’ll meet every Monday morning at 10:00 in the Aquarium Room. Please note that an adult must accompany toddlers in attendance. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7220.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-tales-for-tots-3/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
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SUMMARY:Hatley: Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month for lively and engaging family story times! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis event is open to all families and is free to attend. No registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-446-3537.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/hatley-family-story-time-5/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch\, 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, 54440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251113T223349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T223349Z
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SUMMARY:Mosinee: Cat Lover Craft & Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Mosinee is calling all cat lovers for a crafty social hour! There will be several options for easy\, no-sew cat toys to make\, along with other self-led activities like homemade bookmarks\, magnets\, and cat-themed buttons! Attendees are encouraged to come ready to share their love of their furry family members. \nThis event is open to all ages and no registration is required. For more information\, call us at 715-693-2144.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-cat-lover-craft-social-hour-4/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
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SUMMARY:Stratford: Evening Book Club: “The Wager” by David Grann
DESCRIPTION:Come join library staff and fellow book lovers for our Evening Book Club this February to discuss “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann. \n“The Wager” is a mesmerizing story of shipwreck\, survival\, and savagery\, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. On January 28\, 1742\, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men\, barely alive\, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager\, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans\,” it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men\, after being marooned for months and facing starvation\, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days\, traversing 2500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. But then…six months later\, another\, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways\, and they had a very different story to tell. \nNo registration is required\, and all are welcome! Stop by to pick up a copy of the book to check out. For more information\, please contact us at 715-687-4420.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/stratford-evening-book-club-the-wager-by-david-grann/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch\, 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, 54484\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251021T201306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T201408Z
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Play & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a story\, music\, crafts\, and more—led by Children’s Wisconsin! Staff from Children’s Wisconsin will also be available to speak with parents and caregivers about parenting and developmental questions\, and to recommend community services you may not be aware of! \nThis event is free and open to young children and their caregivers\, and no registration is required. We’ll meet in the Community Room on the second floor every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7220.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-play-learn-6/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T110000
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CREATED:20251014T234443Z
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SUMMARY:Stratford: Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us every Wednesday for lively and engaging family story times! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, movement\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis event is open to all families and is free to attend. No registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-687-4420.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/stratford-family-story-time-4/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch\, 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, 54484\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251015T000813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T000813Z
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SUMMARY:Athens: Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month for lively and engaging family story times! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, movement\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis event is open to all families and is free to attend. No registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-257-7292.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/athens-family-story-time-3/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch\, 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, 54411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T182751Z
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SUMMARY:Rothschild: Book Club: “The Bear and the Nightingale” by Katherine Arden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and fellow book lovers for our February book club to discuss “The Bear and the Nightingale” by Katherine Arden. \nAt the edge of the Russian wilderness\, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn’t mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings\, listening to her nurse’s fairy tales. Above all\, she loves the chilling story of Frost\, the blue-eyed winter demon\, who appears in the frigid night to claim unwary souls. Wise Russians fear him\, her nurse says\, and honor the spirits of house and yard and forest that protect their homes from evil. After Vasilisa’s mother dies\, her father goes to Moscow and brings home a new wife. Fiercely devout\, city-bred\, Vasilisa’s new stepmother forbids her family from honoring the household spirits. The family acquiesces\, but Vasilisa is frightened\, sensing that more hinges upon their rituals than anyone knows. And indeed\, crops begin to fail\, evil creatures of the forest creep nearer\, and misfortune stalks the village. All the while\, Vasilisa’s stepmother grows ever harsher in her determination to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for marriage or confinement in a convent. As danger circles nearer\, Vasilisa must defy even the people she loves and call on dangerous gifts she has long concealed—this in order to protect her family from a threat that seems to have stepped from her nurse’s most frightening tales. \nNo registration is required\, and all are welcome! Stop by for a copy of the book to check out. For more information\, please contact us at 715-359-6208.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/rothschild-book-club-the-bear-and-the-nightingale-by-katherine-arden/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch\, 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, 54474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251119T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173257Z
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Need tech help? Library staff can provide free one-on-one assistance for adults with basic computer and internet skills\, job searching and applications\, Microsoft Office (Word\, Excel\, etc.)\, social media (Facebook\, X\, etc.)\, E-books and library databases\, new computers or mobile devices…and more! \nRegistration is required by calling 715-261-7230. Appointments are available every other Monday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and on opposite weeks\, every other Wednesday from 11:00-12:00 p.m. If the available times don’t work for you\, we’ll help you schedule another session! When you arrive for your appointment\, please check-in at the second floor Reference Desk. Please bring (if needed): Your device and its charger or cables\, login info (usernames\, passwords)\, device manual\, mobile phone (for account recovery)\, and USB drive\, memory card\, or other storage. \nFor more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7230.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-tech-time-free-help-with-technology-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T103000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Children age 5 and younger\, and their caregivers\, are invited to join us every Thursday for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL-Wausau! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7220.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-family-story-time-7/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Marathon City: Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Children age 5 and younger\, and their caregivers\, are invited to join us every Thursday for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL-Marathon City! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information\, please contact us at 715-443-2775.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-family-story-time-4/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Spencer: LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library! We will have plenty of LEGO® bricks\, DUPLO®\, books\, and various building materials available for children to create with. What can you build with just a few simple blocks? \nThis event is free and open to children up to age 11. For more information\, please contact us at 715-659-3996. \nLEGO® and DUPLO® are trademarks of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this event or website.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-lego-club/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204744Z
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SUMMARY:Marathon City: Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:Grab your best puzzle partners and showcase your skills at our Marathon City Puzzle Competition this February! Teams of 1-4 will compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up\, please call 715-443-2775 or stop in. See the available times below. \n\nThursday\, February 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nFriday\, February 27 from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 28 from 10:30-12:30 p.m.\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time so we can start the competitions right on time. This event is open to ages 6 and up. Will your team be the fastest puzzlers? Sign up to find out! For more information please call 715-443-2775.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-puzzle-competition/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Book Club: "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our February book club to discuss “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead. \n1960s Florida. Kept on the straight and narrow by his grandmother\, Elwood Curtis is about to enroll in the local black college. But for a black boy in the Jim Crow South\, one mistake is enough to destroy the future. He is sentenced to a juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy\, whose mission statement says it provides “physical\, intellectual and moral training” so the delinquent boys in their charge can become “honorable and honest men.” In reality\, the Nickel Academy is a chamber of horrors\, where physical\, emotional and sexual abuse is rife\, where corrupt officials and tradesmen do a brisk trade in supplies intended for the school\, and where any boy who resists is likely to disappear “out back.” He meets Turner\, who knows that the world is crooked\, and that the only way to survive is to scheme and avoid trouble. A decision creates repercussions that will echo down the decades. \nNo registration is required\, and all are welcome. Stop by the main desk at MCPL-Wausau to grab a book that’s ready to check out! For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7230.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-book-club-the-nickel-boys-by-colson-whitehead/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T173000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Teen D&D Battle Royale
DESCRIPTION:Fame. Glory. Riches. All of these things draw you to the arena to test your mettle. Do you think you have what it takes? Join us at the library for our Teen Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royale\, where it’s player versus player. Registration is required\, and will open on January 26. Only official Wizards of the Coast (WotC) content is allowed\, no partnered content. Be sure to follow Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 2024 rules and have a level 5 character prepared. You are allowed your class and background starting equipment\, one uncommon magic item\, and one uncommon potion. Prior to the event\, you’ll be asked to send a copy of your finalized character sheet for approval. \nThe character with the most knock-outs and the character that does the most damage in one round of combat will each receive a prize! The grand prize will go to the last character standing! Will you be the final champion? This free event is open to teens only\, with registration required below. We’ll meet in the Conference Room from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information\, contact us at 715-261-7220. \nRegister
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-teen-dd-battle-royale/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204744Z
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SUMMARY:Marathon City: Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:Grab your best puzzle partners and showcase your skills at our Marathon City Puzzle Competition this February! Teams of 1-4 will compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up\, please call 715-443-2775 or stop in. See the available times below. \n\nThursday\, February 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nFriday\, February 27 from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 28 from 10:30-12:30 p.m.\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time so we can start the competitions right on time. This event is open to ages 6 and up. Will your team be the fastest puzzlers? Sign up to find out! For more information please call 715-443-2775.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-puzzle-competition/2026-02-27/3/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Spencer: Friendship Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make your own colorful friendship bracelets for you & your friends and family! Participants will learn Kumihimo\, a Japanese art technique in which long strands of yarn are looped in a repetitive way\, creating a unique design. Come see what you can create and share something special with those you care about. \nThis free event is open to children and teens\, with no registration required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-659-3996.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-friendship-bracelets/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251202T190905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204744Z
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SUMMARY:Marathon City: Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:Grab your best puzzle partners and showcase your skills at our Marathon City Puzzle Competition this February! Teams of 1-4 will compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up\, please call 715-443-2775 or stop in. See the available times below. \n\nThursday\, February 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nFriday\, February 27 from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 28 from 10:30-12:30 p.m.\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time so we can start the competitions right on time. This event is open to ages 6 and up. Will your team be the fastest puzzlers? Sign up to find out! For more information please call 715-443-2775.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-puzzle-competition/2026-02-27/4/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
CREATED:20251014T225943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T230307Z
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SUMMARY:Wausau: Read to a Therapy Dog
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Teddy\, a certified therapy dog and golden retriever\, to MCPL-Wausau! Not only can Teddy bring a smile to your face\, he’s also a willing and friendly listener! Children up to age 11 may bring their favorite books from home or borrow some from the shelves to read aloud to a friendly\, furry companion. This is a great opportunity for kids to practice their literacy skills and have fun! \nThis event is free and no registration is required. Meet us in the Aquarium Room on the fourth Saturday of each month from January to May*. Stop by anytime from 10:00-12:00 p.m. For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7220. \n*Please note that May’s event will occur on May 16 instead of the fourth Saturday as the library is closed.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-read-to-a-therapy-dog-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some weekend fun? Every Saturday from January to April\, you’re invited to come hang out and play a variety of card and board games! Bring your friends\, family\, or come solo and play with others in the community. We’ve got a great selection of games ready to play—but you’re also welcome to bring your favorites and show others how to play. \nStop by anytime from 10:00-2:00 p.m. and join the fun! All ages are welcome and no registration is required. For more information\, please contact us at 715-659-3996.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-ready-set-game-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T123000
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SUMMARY:Marathon City: Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:Grab your best puzzle partners and showcase your skills at our Marathon City Puzzle Competition this February! Teams of 1-4 will compete against others to finish an identical 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up\, please call 715-443-2775 or stop in. See the available times below. \n\nThursday\, February 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nFriday\, February 27 from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 28 from 10:30-12:30 p.m.\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time so we can start the competitions right on time. This event is open to ages 6 and up. Will your team be the fastest puzzlers? Sign up to find out! For more information please call 715-443-2775.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-puzzle-competition/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T154420
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: Looking Back at the U.S. Bicentennial in Marathon County
DESCRIPTION:The Marathon County Historical Society invites the community to take part in the launch of our 2026 History Speaks lecture series\, highlighting local history. Join us on Saturday\, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. for an engaging presentation led by historian Ben Clark that looks back at the U.S. Bicentennial specifically in Marathon County. In 1976\, communities across the nation marked the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. Here in Marathon County\, the Bicentennial became a wide-reaching community celebration that went beyond parades and fireworks. Local residents participated in time capsule burials\, ’76-themed theatrical productions\, special foot races\, beard contests\, and other creative programs that reflected a strong sense of civic pride and connection to local history. \nFifty years later\, the Bicentennial stands out as a moment of unprecedented public engagement with Marathon County’s past. Ben Clark will guide attendees through a look back at these Bicentennial celebrations\, reflecting on how national commemorations took shape at the local level and what they reveal about the community during that period. This program also offers timely perspective as the nation prepares to observe its Semiquincentennial\, the 250th anniversary of the United States. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, no registration required\, and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-looking-back-at-the-u-s-bicentennial-in-marathon-county/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T163000
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CREATED:20251114T195544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T175651Z
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SUMMARY:Wausau: "Um\, Actually" Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Introducing a trivia afternoon of fandom minutiae one-upmanship\, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed. Your host presents you with statements about things you know and love. They may sound right\, but each one has a hidden mistake in it somewhere! Find what’s wrong and buzz in before anyone else. Just make sure your answer starts with\, “Um\, actually…” \nOur topics may include: Fantasy\, Anime\, Horror\, 80’s & 90’s\, Comics\, Cartoons\, Sci-Fi\, and Games! This free event is open to adults only\, with no registration required. Stop by our Community Room from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information\, contact us at 715-261-7230.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-um-actually-trivia/
LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Drop In
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