7 events found.
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Hatley: Rainbow Rubber Band Creations
Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley
Marathon City: USA Time Travelers
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City
Athens: Build a Spaghettisaurus
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens
Spencer: Egg Carton Geodes
Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer
Rothschild: Clay Fossil Necklaces
Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau
Wausau: Native Plant Diseases with Brian Hudelson
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau
Week of Events
Summer Library Program (SLP)
We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” theme through our activity book, summer performances, craft activities, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens.
All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest
Design a cover, illustrate a scene, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme, “Unearthing a Story."
All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal
Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal.
Hatley: Rainbow Rubber Band Creations
Use our loom machine to make colorful rubber band bracelets, keychains and more!
Marathon City: USA Time Travelers
Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026 –Wausau: Rock Painting
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June 22, 2026 –Wausau: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
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June 22, 2026 –Rothschild: Clay Fossil Necklaces
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Featured June 22, 2026 –Featured Edgar: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
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June 22, 2026 –Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
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June 22, 2026 –Wausau: Native Plant Diseases with Brian Hudelson
Wausau: Rock Painting
Use paint pens and decorate rocks to add to your garden, home, or to give to a friend.
Wausau: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
Learn more about reptiles & be able to safely touch and hold them at this engaging program led by Snake Discovery.
Rothschild: Clay Fossil Necklaces
Use air-dry clay, stencils, paint, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace!
Edgar: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
Learn more about reptiles & be able to safely touch and hold them at this engaging program led by Snake Discovery.
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Wausau: Native Plant Diseases with Brian Hudelson
Learn about native plant diseases and how to manage them with Brian Hudelson, Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 –Marathon City: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
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June 23, 2026 –Hatley: Family Story Time
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June 23, 2026 –Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
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June 23, 2026 –Stratford: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
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June 23, 2026 –Wausau: Create & Celebrate USA
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June 23, 2026 –Stratford: Evening Book Club: “Heartwood” by Amity Gaige
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June 23, 2026 –Wausau: Explore Maritime Archaeology of the Great Lakes
Marathon City: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
Learn more about reptiles & be able to safely touch and hold them at this engaging program led by Snake Discovery.
Hatley: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!
Stratford: Snake Discovery: Reptiles Around the World
Learn more about reptiles & be able to safely touch and hold them at this engaging program led by Snake Discovery.
Wausau: Create & Celebrate USA
Use fabric paint and stencils to design a patriotic tote bag or bring your own t-shirt!
Stratford: Evening Book Club: “Heartwood” by Amity Gaige
Discuss this mystery about an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker that goes missing.
Wausau: Explore Maritime Archaeology of the Great Lakes
Explore the stories behind shipwrecks in the Great Lakes area.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 –Wausau: Play & Learn
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June 24, 2026 –Athens: Family Story Time
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June 24, 2026 –Rothschild: Book Club: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
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June 24, 2026 –Wausau: Creative Writers Collective
Athens: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Rothschild: Book Club: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
Discuss this thrilling drama about a camper gone missing.
Wausau: Creative Writers Collective
Writers of all levels are encouraged to join us for a collaborate space to write & have the opportunity to share their writing with others.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026 –Wausau: Family Story Time
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June 25, 2026 –Marathon City: Family Story Time
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June 25, 2026 –Wausau: Summer at Mead: Nature-Inspired Art
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June 25, 2026 –Wausau: Guerilla Gardening Seed Bursts
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June 25, 2026 –Wausau: Book Club: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
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June 25, 2026 –Wausau: Using Genetic Genealogy to Identify John & Jane Doe
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Wausau: Summer at Mead: Nature-Inspired Art
Discover beauty in nature and participate in landscape painting and whittling.
Wausau: Guerilla Gardening Seed Bursts
Create eco-friendly balls of clay, compost, and seeds to help beautify neglected spaces.
Wausau: Book Club: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
Discuss this enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely chosen family in an unexpected place.
Wausau: Using Genetic Genealogy to Identify John & Jane Doe
DNA Doe Project's Anne Spungen joins us to discuss how genetic genealogy is used to investigate cold cases, specifically in Wisconsin.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 –Wausau: Stitch Day Celebration & Movie Showing
Wausau: Stitch Day Celebration & Movie Showing
Celebrate Stitch, aka Experiment 626, on 6/26 with a movie showing, prize giveaway, a photo booth, and more!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Community events:
For additional Wausau-area events, check out the events calendar on visitwausau.com. (Please note: While library events are included on this site, the majority are not affiliated with MCPL.)