7 events found.
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Spencer: Building with Magnetic Tiles
Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer
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Wausau: Zine Making
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau
Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog
Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley
Mosinee: Book Club: “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau
Wausau: Bat Talk & Night Walk
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: 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.
Hatley: 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, August 17, 2026
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Featured August 17, 2026 –Featured Wausau: Zine Making
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August 17, 2026 –Mosinee: Play & Learn
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August 17, 2026 –Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog
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August 17, 2026 –Mosinee: Book Club: “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand
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August 17, 2026 –Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
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August 17, 2026 –Wausau: Bat Talk & Night Walk
Featured
Wausau: Zine Making
Teens are welcome stop by to create a one-of-a-kind zine, or DIY self-publication, using magazines, glue sticks, markers, and more!
Mosinee: Book Club: “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand
Join us to discuss this novel about two estranged twin sisters who agree to swap islands and lives.
Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology
Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff.
Wausau: Bat Talk & Night Walk
Learn about Wisconsin bats and their habitat, and join us after for an evening stroll at Oak Island Park to listen for bats with specialized equipment.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 –Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time
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August 18, 2026 –Edgar: Family Story Time
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Featured August 18, 2026 –Featured Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library
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August 18, 2026 –Stratford: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets
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August 18, 2026 –Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
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August 18, 2026 –Wausau: ROCK’N Picture Stand
Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time
Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme!
Edgar: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Stratford: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets
Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye!
Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure
Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 –Wausau: Play & Learn
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August 19, 2026 –Mosinee: Egg Carton Geodes
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August 19, 2026 –Rothschild: Family Story Time
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August 19, 2026 –Athens: Family Story Time
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August 19, 2026 –Stratford: Book Club: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick
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August 19, 2026 –Wausau: Community Game Night
Rothschild: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Athens: Family Story Time
Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!
Stratford: Book Club: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick
Discuss this novel about four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives that form a book club and alter the course of their lives.
Wausau: Community Game Night
Adults and young adults are invited to play modern board games each month.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 –Wausau: Family Story Time
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August 20, 2026 –Marathon City: Family Story Time
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August 20, 2026 –Wausau: Paper Mâché Amphoras
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August 20, 2026 –Wausau: LEGO® Club
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August 20, 2026 –Rothschild: Read to a Therapy Dog
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: Paper Mâché Amphoras
Build a paper mâché amphora to resemble those of ancient Greece, using your own creativity!
Friday, August 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sunday, August 23, 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.)