Stratford: Egg Carton Geodes
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford
Marathon City: ADRC: Dementia Overview
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon CityWeek 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: 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.
All MCPL Locations: Creative Writing Contest
Write a short story inspired by one of our winning pieces of art from our Illustration Contest.
Stratford: Egg Carton Geodes
Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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July 27, 2026 –Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: 3M
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July 27, 2026 –Marathon City: ADRC: Dementia Overview
Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: 3M
Join us in the fresh air for story times at local parks this summer!
Marathon City: ADRC: Dementia Overview
Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis or seeking ways to better support someone you care about, join us for this informative presentation on dementia from the ADRC.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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July 28, 2026 –Hatley: Family Story Time
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Featured July 28, 2026 –Featured Spencer: Little Archaeologists
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July 28, 2026 –Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
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July 28, 2026 –Stratford: Evening Book Club: “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall
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July 28, 2026 –Wausau: GMs Guild
Hatley: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Spencer: Little Archaeologists
Crack open dinosaur eggs, take part in an artifact excavation, and draw fossils!
Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!
Stratford: Evening Book Club: “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall
Discuss this a popular novel about love, regret, secrets, and loss.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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July 29, 2026 –Wausau: Play & Learn
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July 29, 2026 –Rothschild: USA Time Travelers
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July 29, 2026 –Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Rothschild: 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.
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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July 30, 2026 –Wausau: Family Story Time
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July 30, 2026 –Spencer: Dinosaur Pencil Holder
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July 30, 2026 –Marathon City: Family Story Time
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July 30, 2026 –Wausau: Summer at Mead: Pond Study
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July 30, 2026 –Wausau: Book Club: “Listen for the Lie” by Amy Tintera
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Spencer: Dinosaur Pencil Holder
Create a dinosaur pencil holder using cardboard tubes and colored paper.
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Wausau: Summer at Mead: Pond Study
Discover what we can learn from playing in the muck! Identify specimens and learn more about what that tells you about water quality.
Wausau: Book Club: “Listen for the Lie” by Amy Tintera
Discuss this dark mystery novel with a true-crime storyline.
Friday, July 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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August 1, 2026 –Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!
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August 1, 2026 –Wausau: Collage as a Guide for a Liberated Life
Wausau: Collage as a Guide for a Liberated Life
Join us for a discussion-based collage workshop to embrace creativity, imperfection, healing, and liberation.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
No events on this day.
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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.)