Summer Library Program (SLP)
2026-06-01 - 2026-08-31 | All MCPL Locations, Marathon County, WI, United States
Get ready to dig into a summer of discovery! In 2026, libraries across the country will invite readers of all ages to “Unearth a Story,” a theme inspired by the wonder of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology. These fascinating subjects tap into a natural sense of curiosity and imagination, encouraging kids and families to ask questions, explore the past, and uncover something new. It’s also an invitation to dive into great books, discover hidden stories, and explore the ideas and experiences that shape our world.
Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens.
Visit your library in June to pick up an activity book! Inside you’ll find a complete listing of our summer activities and performances. The activity book also includes puzzles, a coloring page, and our summer reading program.

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Summer Library Program (SLP)

Mon., June 1–Mon., August 31

All MCPL Locations

Marathon County, WI, United States

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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.

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Mosinee: USA Time Travelers

Mon., June 1–Wed., June 3

America 250

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

Mon

1

Wausau: Community Plant Swap

Featured

Mon., June 1–Sat., June 6

Plant Swap

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

Mon

1

Edgar: Community Plant Swap

Mon., June 1–Sat., June 6

Plant Swap

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

Mon

1

Wausau: School Supply Swap

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Mon., June 1–Sat., June 6

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Drop off gently used school supplies from June 1-5. Stop back on June 6 to pick up supplies for yourself or your kids!

Mon

1

Stratford: Dinosaur Suncatchers

Mon., June 1–Sat., June 6

Dinosaur Suncatchers

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch

213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher!

Mon

1

All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest

Mon., June 1–Tue., June 30

All MCPL Locations

Marathon County, WI, United States

Design a cover, illustrate a scene, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme, “Unearthing a Story."

Mon

1

All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal

Mon., June 1–Mon., August 31

All MCPL Locations

Marathon County, WI, United States

Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal.

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Edgar: Family Story Time

Tue., June 2 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Tue

2

Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

Tue., June 2 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Cribbage

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library.

Tue

2

Athens: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets

Tue., June 2 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm

Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch

203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye!

Wed

3

Wausau: Play & Learn

Wed., June 3 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am

Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

Wed

3

Rothschild: Family Story Time

Wed., June 3 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch

211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Wed

3

Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology

Wed., June 3 @ 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Tech Time

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.

Wed

3

Wausau: Blockbuster Bingo: “The Mummy”

Wed., June 3 @ 5:00 pm–7:30 pm

Movie Showings

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Create a unique bingo card with movie-specific events before we press play and watch this hit nostalgic film.

Thu

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Wausau: Family Story Time

Thu., June 4 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Thu

4

Marathon City: Family Story Time

Thu., June 4 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch

515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Fri

5

Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup

Fri., June 5 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Fiber Artists Meetup

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

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6

Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time

Sat., June 6 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am

Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time

Rib Mountain State Park

149801 State Park Rd, Wausau, WI, United States

Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend!

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6

Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

Sat., June 6 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Ready, Set, Game!

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

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Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time

Sat., June 6 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am

Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time

Rib Mountain State Park

149801 State Park Rd, Wausau, WI, United States

Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend!

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Kronenwetter: Story Time at the Farmer’s Market

Featured

Sun., June 7 @ 9:00 am–2:00 pm

Family Story Time

Buska Park

2390 Terrebonne Drive, Kronenwetter, WI, United States

Enjoy stories and crafts with us at the farmer's market!

Mon

8

Spencer: USA Time Travelers

Mon., June 8–Sat., June 13

America 250

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

Mon

8

Stratford: Dino Days of Summer

Mon., June 8–Sat., June 13

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch

213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Find hidden dinosaur eggs around the library to get matched with a mini dinosaur, create its habitat, and pick up our SLP activity book!

Mon

8

Wausau: Summer Kickoff Party

Featured

Mon., June 8 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Oak Island Park

500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, United States

Celebrate the start of our summer library program with a petting zoo, a make-and-take flower planting station, and more!

Mon

8

Rothschild: Egg Carton Geodes

Mon., June 8 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Egg Carton Geodes

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch

211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

Mon

8

Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

Mon., June 8 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Genealogy

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a special genealogy meetup as we are joined by the Register of Deeds!

Mon

8

Wausau: D&D Character Building for Beginners

Mon., June 8 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Teens can get started with Dungeons & Dragons to prepare for our Teen D&D Summer Adventure!

Mon

8

Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology

Mon., June 8 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Tech Time

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.

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8

Marathon City: Book Club: “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten

Mon., June 8 @ 5:45 pm–6:45 pm

Book Club

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch

515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Discuss the inspiring and remarkable journey of Ina Garten in her entertaining memoir.

Tue

9

Marathon City: Raptor Education Group, Inc.: Night Moves

Tue., June 9 @ 10:00 am–11:00 am

Raptor Education Group, Inc.

Marathon Area Elementary School

100 Spring Valley Drive, Marathon City, WI, United States

Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close!

Tue

9

Hatley: Family Story Time

Tue., June 9 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch

435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Tue

9

Edgar: Book Club: “The Summer Pact” by Emily Giffin

Tue., June 9 @ 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Book Club

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

When things fall apart, who will be at our sides to help pick up the pieces? Discuss this novel of love, grief, and hope with us this summer.

Tue

9

Hatley: Book Club: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano

Tue., June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Book Club

Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch

435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

Discuss this coming-of-age story about a boy trying to find his place in the world.

Tue

9

Rothschild: Raptor Education Group, Inc.: Night Moves

Tue., June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Raptor Education Group, Inc.

George Street Park

707 George Street, Rothschild, WI, United States

Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close!

Tue

9

Mosinee: Escape the Library

Tue., June 9 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm

Escape Room

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms!

Tue

9

Spencer: Cribbage at the Library

Tue., June 9 @ 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

Cribbage

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library!

Tue

9

Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure

Tue., June 9 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!

Tue

9

Athens: Book Club: “Jefferson’s Daughters” by Catherine Kerrison

Tue., June 9 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Book Club

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch

203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Discuss the eventful lives of Thomas Jefferson's daughters and the fight to shape their own destinies.

Tue

9

Mosinee: Clay Fossil Necklaces

Tue., June 9 @ 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

Fossil Necklace

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Use air-dry clay, stencils, paint, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace!

Tue

9

Wausau: Pokémon Club

Tue., June 9 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Pokémon Club

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Meet with others to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Wed

10

Wausau: Play & Learn

Wed., June 10 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am

Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

Wed

10

Mosinee: Escape the Library

Wed., June 10 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Escape Room

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms!

Wed

10

Athens: Family Story Time

Wed., June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch

203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Wed

10

Athens: Jurassic Party

Wed., June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am

Athens Park

5991 State Hwy 97, Athens, United States

Enjoy dino-mite stories, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more!

Wed

10

Stratford: Stomp into Summer Story Time

Wed., June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch

213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Join us for a larger-than-life dinosaur story time featuring a dance party!

Wed

10

Rothschild: Mini Makers

Wed., June 10 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch

211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month!

Wed

10

Rothschild: Fiber Artists Meetup

Wed., June 10 @ 4:30 pm–6:30 pm

Fiber Artists Meetup

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch

211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

Wed

10

Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup

Wed., June 10 @ 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Fiber Artists Meetup

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

Thu

11

Wausau: Family Story Time

Thu., June 11 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Thu

11

Marathon City: Family Story Time

Thu., June 11 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch

515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Thu

11

Wausau: Summer at Mead: Sssnakes!

Thu., June 11 @ 12:15 pm–3:45 pm

Summer at Mead

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Learn how to identify snakes and all about their interesting and unique behavior.

Thu

11

Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species

Thu., June 11 @ 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

Aquatic Invasive Species

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species.

Thu

11

Wausau: Wander Journals

Thu., June 11 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Create your own small hand-sewn notebook to detail your summer thoughts and adventures.

Thu

11

Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species

Thu., June 11 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Aquatic Invasive Species

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species.

Fri

12

Spencer: Red, White, & Blue Chalk Fest

Fri., June 12 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm

America 250

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red, white, and blue chalk masterpieces!

Sat

13

Rothschild: Puzzle Social

Featured

Sat., June 13 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Puzzles

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch

211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Meet with others to enjoy puzzles and conversation.

Sat

13

Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

Sat., June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Ready, Set, Game!

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

Sat

13

Spencer: Red, White, & Blue Chalk Fest

Sat., June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm

America 250

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red, white, and blue chalk masterpieces!

Sat

13

Edgar: Flower Pot Painting

Sat., June 13 @ 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Paint a terracotta pot with a design of your own or use a template provided!

Mon

15

Marathon City: Dinosaur Suncatchers

Mon., June 15–Sat., June 20

Dinosaur Suncatchers

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch

515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher!

Mon

15

Athens: Prehistoric Rock Art

Mon., June 15–Sat., June 20

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch

203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Dig into the past and create your own prehistoric rock art!

Mon

15

Edgar: Egg Carton Geodes

Mon., June 15–Sat., June 20

Egg Carton Geodes

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

Mon

15

Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Oak Island

Mon., June 15 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am

Story Time at the Parks

Oak Island Park

500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us in the fresh air for story times at local parks this summer!

Mon

15

Mosinee: Play & Learn

Mon., June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am

Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

Mon

15

Stratford: ADRC: Brain Health Basics

Mon., June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am

Aging & Disability Resource Center

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch

213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Learn how to take better care of your brain to decrease your risk of dementia at this presentation led by the ADRC.

Mon

15

Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog

Mon., June 15 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Read to a Therapy Dog

Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch

435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

Read to a friendly, furry listener at the library!

Mon

15

Mosinee: Book Club: “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict

Mon., June 15 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Book Club

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Discuss this novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication.

Tue

16

Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time

Tue., June 16 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch

105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme!

Tue

16

Edgar: Family Story Time

Tue., June 16 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am

Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch

224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

Tue

16

Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

Tue., June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Cribbage

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch

123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library.

Tue

16

Marathon City: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets

Tue., June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch

515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye!

Tue

16

Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure

Tue., June 16 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!

Tue

16

Stratford: Patriotic Wall Décor

Tue., June 16 @ 3:30 pm–6:30 pm

America 250

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch

213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Craft a colorful wooden patriotic flag to add to your space!

Tue

16

Wausau: Beginning Genealogy for Families

Featured

Tue., June 16 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters

300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Children and their families are invited explore family records and learn about the people and stories that came before them. Then, create a family tree together!

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All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | All MCPL Locations, Marathon County, WI, United States
Calling all artists and illustrators! Design a cover, illustrate a scene, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme, “Unearthing a Story”. The theme is up to interpretation, but please note that you will be required to provide a brief description about how your artwork aligns with the theme. The contest will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026 and the deadline for submission is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. There are two separate age groups, Teen (13-18) and Adult (19+).
Submissions must be:

Original, unpublished work using no Artificial Intelligence
Relevant to the theme: Unearthing a Story
Suitable and appropriate for a general audience
Created by a Marathon County resident

Submitting your work:

Artwork should be uploaded in PNG or JPG format and sent to the email address: contest@mcpl.us with the subject heading: Illustration Contest 2026 – (Your Age Group Here). Include your full name in the email as well as the title of your artwork. You must include a brief description for how your artwork aligns with our theme, Unearthing a Story
If staff cannot open your file, your artwork cannot be judged
If physical art is created, MCPL can help you scan the art for submission as long as the artwork is 2-Dimensional and does not exceed 11 x 17 inches. You may also choose to take a picture of your physical art and send that picture in your submission email. Make sure your photo is clear, has as few shadows as possible, and is aligned in the photo as straight as you can make it. If artwork is submitted well before the due date (5 days) we may be able to troubleshoot any file issues, however if we have issues opening your file sent post deadline, it will not be considered.

Following the illustration contest, we will have a Creative Writing Contest, in which participants will choose one of the illustration contest submissions and write a short story of 5,000 words maximum. Illustration contest submissions will be posted on our website early July. Entries for both the illustration and writing contests will have an opportunity to participate in a recognition ceremony as part of the Central Wisconsin Book Festival the last weekend of September. Winners of the contests will receive some library swag and a gift card. Applicants must be able to receive their prize in person. Any submissions that fail to meet the above requirements will not be considered for the contests. This event is open to ages 13-18 and adults 19+. For more information, contact 715-261-7230.

All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal
2026-06-01 - 2026-08-31 | All MCPL Locations, Marathon County, WI, United States
Teens are invited to share about their summer! Stop by your local MCPL location after June 1 and pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure or something that you’ve enjoyed this season. At the end of the summer, we will bind all of the journal entries together so you can see what others in your community and across Marathon County were up to! Your journal entry must be appropriate and suitable for a general audience. On your journal entry you’ll include your first name, date, and MCPL branch location. If you’re completing our Teen Summer Reading Program, turn your journal entry in for a signature on your Dig Site by August 31.
This free event is open to teens, with no registration, just stop by any MCPL location to pick up a journal sheet (after June 1) and start writing! For more information, contact 715-261-7220.

Hatley: Chalk Week
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-02 | Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, 54440, United States
It’s chalk week at the library! All ages are invited to transform the sidewalks outside the library into a vibrant outdoor gallery with your own masterpieces. Whether you’re an artist or are in it for the fun, stop by the week of June 29-July 2 and see what you can create.
This event is open to all ages. We’ll supply the chalk during open hours and you supply the creativity! For more information call 715-446-3537.

Hatley: Dinosaur Suncatchers
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-02 | Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, 54440, United States
Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! Using a dinosaur template, children will layer small pieces of tissue paper to stick on clear contact paper. Once your design is complete, layer another piece of contact paper to secure your design and carefully cut to reveal your dinosaur! Stop by during open hours the week of June 29-July 2 and materials will be set up along with instructions.
This free event is open to children and their caregivers, with no registration required. For more information, contact 715-446-3537.

Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Brockmeyer
2026-06-29 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Brockmeyer Park, 4200 Stettin Dr, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for special story times at local Marathon County parks this summer! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. Join us on June 29 at Brockmeyer Park from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., just look for our MCPL signage.
These free events are open to young children and their caregivers. In case of rain, story time will continue in the Aquarium Room at MCPL Wausau. For more information, contact 715-261-7220.

Athens: Mischief & Magic: Mischief Menagerie
2026-06-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Athens Community Hall, 221 Caroline Street, Athens, WI, 54411, United States
Step into an extraordinary world where marvels await at every turn. Join us for an engaging program led by Mischief & Magic and see their collection of special animals, including a two-headed turtle, albino and rare reptiles, their Jurassic Jaws real fossil collection, and more! This program promises a journey into the bizarre and fascinating, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore.
This free event is open to children through age 11 and younger, and their caregivers. We’ll meet at the Athens Community Hall from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact 715-257-7292.

Hatley: Mischief & Magic: Mischief Menagerie
2026-06-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, 54440, United States
Step into an extraordinary world where marvels await at every turn. Join us for an engaging program led by Mischief & Magic and see their collection of special animals, including a two-headed turtle, albino and rare reptiles, their Jurassic Jaws real fossil collection, and more! This program promises a journey into the bizarre and fascinating, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore.
This free event is open to children through age 11 and younger, and their caregivers. We’ll meet outside of the library from 1:30-2:30 p.m. In case of rain, we’ll move the event indoors. For more information, contact 715-446-3537.

Rothschild: Mischief & Magic: Mischief Menagerie
2026-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 | George Street Park, 707 George Street, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Step into an extraordinary world where marvels await at every turn. Join us for an engaging program led by Mischief & Magic and see their collection of special animals, including a two-headed turtle, albino and rare reptiles, their Jurassic Jaws real fossil collection, and more! This program promises a journey into the bizarre and fascinating, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore.
This free event is open to children through age 11 and younger, and their caregivers. We’ll meet at George Street Park from 4:00-5:00 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Rothschild Village Hall in the Community Room. For more information, contact 715-359-6208.

Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch, 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, 54455, United States
Adults are welcome to join us for relaxed, self-led cribbage games in our charming, historic second-floor space. Whether you’re a seasoned player or are new to this Midwestern staple, all are welcome!
There will be playing cards and one cribbage board provided, but groups are encouraged to bring their own board. We’ll meet on the following Tuesdays this summer: June 2, 16, 30; July 21; and August 4, and 18. Please note that we will not meet on Tuesday, July 7 due to a Summer Library Program performance. No registration is required. For more information, please contact us at 715-693-2144.

Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
2026-06-30 13:30 - 16:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Registration for the Teen D&D Summer Adventure is full and is now closed. Calling all adventurers! MCPL Wausau is hosting our 4th annual Teen D&D Summer Adventure and we’re recruiting you! Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us weekly for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games run by our staff Dungeon Masters. Are you up for task? New adventurers are STRONGLY recommended to attend our D&D Character Building for Beginners event on Monday, June 8 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., the day before our Summer Adventure begins. This summer, we’ll meet every Tuesday from 1:30-4:00 p.m., starting June 9. Our last session will be held on August 25.
This adventure is open to teens ages 13-18 only, with registration required. For more information, contact 715-261-7220.

Wausau: GMs Guild: Session Zero
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Adult game masters and dungeon masters of all experience levels are invited to meet up at the library for our GMs Guild! At this session, we will focus on how to set yourself up for success with a session zero, which is a scheduled session in which the players build their characters together with their GM. This serves as a good opportunity to learn gaming expectations, house rules, and talk about consent in gaming. We’ll provide you with resources and roundtable discussion to help you level up your next game!
This event is open to adults only, with no registration required. We’ll meet in the Community Room from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 715-261-7230.

Wausau: Play & Learn
2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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!
This 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 this summer from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Please note that Play & Learn will not be held on July 22 and August 12. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7220.

Rothschild: Family Story Time
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, 54474, United States
Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Rothschild! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.
This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month this summer. For more information, please contact us at 715-359-6208.

Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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! Registration 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. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7230.

Wausau: Blockbuster Bingo: “National Treasure”
2026-07-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Adults are invited for our summer blockbuster series featuring hit nostalgic films from the millennia! Join us on July 1 as we watch “National Treasure”. Before we press play, everyone will complete a bingo card with events that happen in the movie. For example, “Nicolas Cage says ‘the declaration of independence’”, “Riley Poole brings comedic relief”, etc. If you haven’t seen the movie, or it’s been a while, write in a funny prediction. We’ll also offer cozy seating and snacks, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Bring your friends and your creativity as you enjoy a nostalgic movie with us!
“National Treasure” features a modern-day fortune hunter as they race to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. (2004 | Rated PG | 131 minutes) This free event is open to adults only, with no registration required. We’ll meet in the Community Room from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact 715-261-7230.

Wausau: Family Story Time
2026-07-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us every Thursday this summer 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.
This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet in the Aquarium Room from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7220.

Marathon City: Family Story Time
2026-07-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, 54448, United States
Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us 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.
This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet every Thursday this summer from 10:30 to 11:00 starting June 4. For more information, please contact us at 715-443-2775.

Wausau: Summer at Mead: Decision Making in Conservation
2026-07-02 12:15 - 15:45 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Join us this summer for field trips to the Mead Wildlife Area and experience unforgettable outdoor activities for all ages! Everyone is invited to join us on July 2 to explore how natural resource decisions are made and participate in teambuilding activities as well as a mock stakeholders meeting.
Meet at MCPL Wausau in the lower library parking lot on West Washington Street and hop on our bus for free transportation departing promptly at 12:15 pm. After our activities, we’ll take the bus back to MCPL Wausau and arrive by 3:45 p.m. This free event is open to all ages, but please note that minors MUST be accompanied by an adult on all field trips. Registration is required for this event by registering online or by calling. Registration for each event opens one month prior, so check back here to register if registering online. These events happen rain or shine! See below for important information regarding library parking. For more information about the event or to register, call 715-261-7230. For Mead-specific questions, call 715-457-6771. Larger groups are asked to please contact Mead Wildlife Area directly to better accommodate your group.
Parking: Parking in the upper library lot on North First Street is free, however, space is limited. Parking in the lower lot is managed by the city. You must register your car at the booth or via the Passport app. It is free for the first two hours, and it’s $1.00 per additional hour.
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*Library Closed
2026-07-03 | All MCPL Locations, Marathon County, WI, United States
The following exceptions to regular hours of operation affect all locations of the Marathon County Public Library: Wausau, Athens, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer and Stratford.

Library closings 2026

Date
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*Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed

Monday, January 19, 2026
Closed

*Friday, April 3, 2026
Closed

*Monday, May 25, 2026
Closed

*Friday, July 3, 2026
Closed

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Closed

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Closed

*Monday, September 7, 2026
Closed

*Thursday, November 26, 2026
Closed

*Friday, November 27, 2026
Closed

*Thursday, December 24, 2026
Closed

*Friday, December 25, 2026
Closed

Saturday, December 26, 2026
Closed

*Thursday, December 31, 2026
Closed

*Friday, January 1, 2027
Closed

** For locations that normally close later than 5:00 p.m.

Library Closed
2026-07-04 | All MCPL Locations, Marathon County, WI, United States
