7 events found.
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Marathon City: Board Game & Puzzle Swap
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City
Mosinee: Dinosaur Suncatchers
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee
Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Alexander Airport
Alexander Airport Park 625 Lake View Drive, Wausau
Wausau: Genealogy Meetup
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau
Marathon City: Book Club: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City
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: 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.
Marathon City: Board Game & Puzzle Swap
Drop off gently used board games & puzzles, then come back on August 10-15 to pick up an item or two to refresh your collection.
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 –Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Alexander Airport
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August 10, 2026 –Wausau: Genealogy Meetup
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August 10, 2026 –Marathon City: Book Club: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Alexander Airport
Join us in the fresh air for story times at local parks this summer!
Marathon City: 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 –Hatley: Garden Story Time
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August 11, 2026 –Edgar: Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder
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August 11, 2026 –Hatley: Book Club: “The House of My Mother” by Shari Franke
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August 11, 2026 –Spencer: Cribbage at the Library
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August 11, 2026 –Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
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August 11, 2026 –Athens: Book Club: “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
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August 11, 2026 –Wausau: Pokémon Club
Hatley: Garden Story Time
Join us for a special gardening story time and plant flowers that you can take home with you!
Edgar: Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder
Discuss this nonfiction book about Dr. Paul Farmer’s mission to revolutionize global healthcare.
Hatley: Book Club: “The House of My Mother” by Shari Franke
Discuss this shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and how in the face of unimaginable pain, Shari Franke found freedom and healing.
Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!
Athens: Book Club: “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
Join us to discuss this popular historical fiction novel about love, heroism, and hope.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 –Wausau: Dinosaur Dimensions
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August 12, 2026 –Rothschild: Mini Makers
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August 12, 2026 –Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
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August 12, 2026 –Wausau: Let’s Play: Celeste®
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August 12, 2026 –Stratford: Dinosaur Dimensions
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August 12, 2026 –Rothschild: Fiber Artists Meetup
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August 12, 2026 –Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup
Wausau: Dinosaur Dimensions
Watch animatronic dinosaur puppets come to life, learn prehistoric facts, and more!
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Wausau: Let’s Play: Celeste®
Play Celeste® on our Nintendo Switch and brave challenges on your way to the top of Celeste Mountain.
Stratford: Dinosaur Dimensions
Watch animatronic dinosaur puppets come to life, learn prehistoric facts, and more!
Rothschild: Fiber Artists Meetup
Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.
Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup
Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 –Wausau: Family Story Time
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August 13, 2026 –Spencer: Clay Fossil Necklaces
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August 13, 2026 –Marathon City: Family Story Time
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Featured August 13, 2026 –Featured Wausau: Summer at Mead: Wildflowers & Native Plants
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August 13, 2026 –Rothschild: Minecraft® Unplugged
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August 13, 2026 –Wausau: Teen D&D Club
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August 13, 2026 –Wausau: Junk Journal Lab
Wausau: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Spencer: Clay Fossil Necklaces
Use air-dry clay, stencils, paint, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace!
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Wausau: Summer at Mead: Wildflowers & Native Plants
Identify native plants and wildflowers, and discuss the importance of pollinators and seed saving.
Rothschild: Minecraft® Unplugged
Enjoy some pixelated fun off-screen and enjoy crafts, activities, and a photo booth.
Wausau: Teen D&D Club
Meet with others to talk about all things D&D and participate in RPG-themed activities.
Wausau: Junk Journal Lab
Use a variety of craft supplies to add your own creativity to a journal from home.
Friday, August 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 –Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only
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August 15, 2026 –Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!
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August 15, 2026 –Wausau: Adult D&D Battle Royale
Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only
The Friends of MCPL welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday of the month. Not a member? Join on the spot!
Wausau: Adult D&D Battle Royale
Create a character to battle others in combat and be the last player standing!
Sunday, August 16, 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.)