BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcpl.us X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T224608 CREATED:20241108T180142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232949Z UID:10000823-1780272000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Summer Library Program (SLP) DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur summer programming has something for all ages\, but it is especially geared towards school-age children\, tweens and teens. \nVisit 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. \n\n\n \n \n \n 75 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Today\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026-06-01 \n \n Mon.\, June 1 \n \n - \n \n \n 2026-06-16 \n \n Tue.\, June 16 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n June 2026 \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Summer Library Program (SLP) \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Mon.\, August 31 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n  \n +9 more\n\n \n\n \n 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.  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: USA Time Travelers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Wed.\, June 3 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Community Plant Swap \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Plant Swap\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Community Plant Swap \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Plant Swap\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: School Supply Swap \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Drop off gently used school supplies from June 1-5. Stop back on June 6 to pick up supplies for yourself or your kids! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Dinosaur Suncatchers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Sat.\, June 6 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dinosaur Suncatchers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Tue.\, June 30 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design a cover\, illustrate a scene\, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme\, “Unearthing a Story." \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 1–Mon.\, August 31 \n \n \n \n All MCPL Locations \n \n Marathon County\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 2 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 11:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Tech Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Blockbuster Bingo: “The Mummy” \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 3 @ 5:00 pm–7:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Movie Showings\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Create a unique bingo card with movie-specific events before we press play and watch this hit nostalgic film. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 4 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 4 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Fri.\, June 5 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Rib Mountain State Park \n \n 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game! \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Ready\, Set\, Game!\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Play games with friends\, family\, and community members every Saturday! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 6 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 6 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Rib Mountain: State Park Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Rib Mountain State Park \n \n 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy story times in the picnic area of Rib Mountain State Park over the Free Fun Weekend! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sun \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Kronenwetter: Story Time at the Farmer’s Market \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Sun.\, June 7 @ 9:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Buska Park \n \n 2390 Terrebonne Drive\, Kronenwetter\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy stories and crafts with us at the farmer's market! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: USA Time Travelers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8–Sat.\, June 13 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Dino Days of Summer \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8–Sat.\, June 13 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Find hidden dinosaur eggs around the library to get matched with a mini dinosaur\, create its habitat\, and pick up our SLP activity book! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Summer Kickoff Party \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n \n \n Oak Island Park \n \n 500 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate the start of our summer library program with a petting zoo\, a make-and-take flower planting station\, and more! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Egg Carton Geodes \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Egg Carton Geodes\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup\, glue\, and dyed Epsom salt. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Genealogy Meetup \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Genealogy\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a special genealogy meetup as we are joined by the Register of Deeds! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: D&D Character Building for Beginners \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teens can get started with Dungeons & Dragons to prepare for our Teen D&D Summer Adventure! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Tech Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Make an appointment to receive basic tech help from library staff. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Book Club: “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 8 @ 5:45 pm–6:45 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss the inspiring and remarkable journey of Ina Garten in her entertaining memoir. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Raptor Education Group\, Inc.: Night Moves \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 10:00 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Raptor Education Group\, Inc.\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon Area Elementary School \n \n 100 Spring Valley Drive\, Marathon City\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Book Club: “The Summer Pact” by Emily Giffin \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 12:00 pm–1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n 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. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Book Club: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss this coming-of-age story about a boy trying to find his place in the world. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Raptor Education Group\, Inc.: Night Moves \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Raptor Education Group\, Inc.\n \n\n\n \n \n George Street Park \n \n 707 George Street\, Rothschild\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discover features unique to owls & get to see them up close! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Escape the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:00 pm–7:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Escape Room\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:30 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage at the library! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Book Club: “Jefferson’s Daughters” by Catherine Kerrison \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss the eventful lives of Thomas Jefferson's daughters and the fight to shape their own destinies. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Clay Fossil Necklaces \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 2:00 pm–6:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fossil Necklace\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Use air-dry clay\, stencils\, paint\, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Pokémon Club \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 9 @ 4:00 pm–5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Pokémon Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Meet with others to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 9:30 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Escape the Library \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Escape Room\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at our escape rooms! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Jurassic Party \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n \n \n Athens Park \n \n 5991 State Hwy 97\, Athens\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Enjoy dino-mite stories\, crafts\, a scavenger hunt\, and more! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Stomp into Summer Story Time \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a larger-than-life dinosaur story time featuring a dance party! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Mini Makers \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Mini Makers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 4:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Wed \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup \n\n \n \n Wed.\, June 10 @ 6:00 pm–7:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Fiber Artists Meetup\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Summer at Mead: Sssnakes! \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 12:15 pm–3:45 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Summer at Mead\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn how to identify snakes and all about their interesting and unique behavior. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 2:30 pm–3:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aquatic Invasive Species\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Wander Journals \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 2:30 pm–4:30 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Create your own small hand-sewn notebook to detail your summer thoughts and adventures. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thu \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: A Closer Look at Aquatic Invasive Species \n\n \n \n Thu.\, June 11 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aquatic Invasive Species\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about aquatic invasive species and practical ways you can help protect native species. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fri \n \n 12 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Red\, White\, & Blue Chalk Fest \n\n \n \n Fri.\, June 12 @ 10:00 am–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red\, white\, and blue chalk masterpieces! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Rothschild: Puzzle Social \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Puzzles\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch \n \n 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Meet with others to enjoy puzzles and conversation. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game! \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Ready\, Set\, Game!\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Play games with friends\, family\, and community members every Saturday! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Red\, White\, & Blue Chalk Fest \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Celebrate Spencerama Days and decorate the sidewalks outside the library with your red\, white\, and blue chalk masterpieces! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sat \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Flower Pot Painting \n\n \n \n Sat.\, June 13 @ 11:00 am–1:00 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Paint a terracotta pot with a design of your own or use a template provided! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Dinosaur Suncatchers \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dinosaur Suncatchers\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Decorate your windows with a colorful dinosaur suncatcher! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Athens: Prehistoric Rock Art \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch \n \n 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Dig into the past and create your own prehistoric rock art! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Egg Carton Geodes \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15–Sat.\, June 20 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Egg Carton Geodes\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup\, glue\, and dyed Epsom salt. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Story Time at the Parks: Oak Island \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:00 am–10:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Story Time at the Parks\n \n\n\n \n \n Oak Island Park \n \n 500 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us in the fresh air for story times at local parks this summer! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Play & Learn \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Play & Learn\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a story\, music\, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: ADRC: Brain Health Basics \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 10:30 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Aging & Disability Resource Center\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Learn how to take better care of your brain to decrease your risk of dementia at this presentation led by the ADRC. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Read to a Therapy Dog\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch \n \n 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Read to a friendly\, furry listener at the library! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Mon \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Book Club: “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict \n\n \n \n Mon.\, June 15 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Book Club\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Discuss this novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 10:30 am–11:00 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch \n \n 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Edgar: Family Story Time \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 11:00 am–11:30 am \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Family Story Time\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch \n \n 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories\, songs\, and activities! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Cribbage\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch \n \n 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Adults are welcome to play cribbage with others at the library. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Marathon City: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch \n \n 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Design magnets that resemble fossils trapped in amber or a fierce dinosaur eye! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 1:30 pm–4:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n Dungeons & Dragons\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Teen adventurers are invited to join us for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games each week! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Stratford: Patriotic Wall Décor \n\n \n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 3:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n America 250\n \n\n\n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch \n \n 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n Craft a colorful wooden patriotic flag to add to your space! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tue \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Wausau: Beginning Genealogy for Families \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n Tue.\, June 16 @ 5:30 pm–6:30 pm \n \n \n \n Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters \n \n 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, United States \n \n \n\n \n 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! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Previous Events \n \n\n\n \n \n Today \n\n\n \n \n \n Next Events \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file URL:https://mcpl.us/event/slp/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),SLP,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CSLP_016_24_SmallPosters_FIN-02-ENG-e1770079331594.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260316T193425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T232840Z UID:10003523-1780272000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/summer-community-journal/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-Community-Journal-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260304T225121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T223646Z UID:10003469-1783296000-1788220799@mcpl.us SUMMARY:All MCPL Locations: Creative Writing Contest DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative writers! Our illustrators need you to bring their worlds to life in writing! Write a short story inspired by one of our winning pieces of art from our Illustration Contest\, in which artists created artwork aligning with our summer library theme\, “Unearthing a Story.” The contest will begin on Monday\, July 6\, 2026. The deadline for submission is Monday\, August 31\, 2026. There are two separate age groups\, Teen (13-18) and Adult (19+). Winning artwork selections will be posted on our website early July for viewing. \nSubmissions must be: \n\nOriginal\, unpublished work using no Artificial Intelligence\nRelevant to the theme: Unearthing a Story\nNot exceeding 5\,000 words\nDigital and not handwritten\nContaining no identifying names within the story or its pages\, including the author’s name\nSuitable and appropriate for a general audience\nCreated by a Marathon County resident\n\nSubmitting your work: \n\nWritten work should be uploaded as a Microsoft Word Document or Google Doc and sent to the email address: contest@mcpl.us with the subject heading: Creating Writing Contest 2026 – (Your Age Group Here). Include your full name in the email as well as the title of your story. You must include a brief description for how your written work aligns with the selected artwork choice\, following the theme\, Unearthing a Story\nIf staff cannot open your file\, your work cannot be judged\n\nEntries 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/all-mcpl-locations-creative-writing-contest-2/ LOCATION:All MCPL Locations\, Marathon County\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Creative-Writing-Contest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260305T153818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T153818Z UID:10003470-1786924800-1787443199@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Spencer: Building with Magnetic Tiles DESCRIPTION:Get ready to build\, create\, and play with colorful magnetic tiles! Children ages 0-5 are invited to create amazing shapes\, towers\, animals\, or anything else they can imagine. These tiles snap together with magnets\, allowing children to learn while they play. \nThis event is open to young children and their caregivers. Drop in anytime during open hours the week of August 17-22. For more information\, contact 715-659-3996. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-building-with-magnetic-tiles/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Building-with-Magnetic-Tiles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260323T214505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214505Z UID:10003561-1786924800-1787443199@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Hatley: USA Time Travelers DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary at MCPL with a game that will take you back to when it all started! You’ve been recruited as a time traveler\, and we need you to go back in time to the founding of America. Solve clues about our nation’s history at each stop along the way to get transported closer and closer to the present day. Will you make it back or will you be lost in time forever? \nThis free event is open to all ages and is perfect for the whole family. No registration is required\, just drop in during open hours the week of August 17-22 and we’ll have everything set up. For more information\, contact 715-446-3537. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/hatley-usa-time-travelers/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch\, 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, 54440\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/USA-time-travelers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260303T213009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213009Z UID:10003452-1786959000-1786995000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Zine Making DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to make their own zines! A zine\, short for fanzine or magazine\, is a DIY self-publication\, usually made on paper using magazine clippings and art supplies\, and then reproduced with a photocopier or printer. Zines evolved from fan-based publications in the 1930s and became more prominent in the counter-culture movements of the 1970s and beyond. They have been a powerful tool for documenting marginalized voices and communities\, including the punk\, feminist\, and LGBTQ+ movements. A zine can be what you make it! \nWe’ll provide magazines\, glue sticks\, markers\, and more to create our one-of-a-kind zines! This free event is open to teens only\, with no registration required. Stop by the Young Adult section anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-zine-making-2/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Zine-Making-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260219T160559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T160559Z UID:10003382-1786962600-1786966200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Mosinee: Play & Learn DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is free and open to young children and their caregivers\, and no registration is required. Join us this summer on June 15\, July 13\, and August 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information\, please contact us at 715-693-2144. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-play-learn-3/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Play-Learn.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260309T155812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155812Z UID:10003494-1786971600-1786975200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Hatley: Read to a Therapy Dog DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome certified therapy dog and golden doodle\, Levi\, to MCPL Hatley! Young readers may bring their favorite books from home to read or pull some off the shelves. This is a great opportunity for kids to improve their literacy skills and spend time with a nice\, furry friend. Join us this summer on June 15\, July 13\, and August 17 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration required. For more information\, call 715-446-3537. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/hatley-read-to-a-therapy-dog-3/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch\, 435 Curtis Avenue\, Hatley\, WI\, 54440\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Read-to-a-therapy-dog-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260304T223031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223031Z UID:10003467-1786975200-1786978800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Mosinee: Book Club: "The Identicals" by Elin Hilderbrand DESCRIPTION:Join our Mosinee staff and other book lovers for engaging discussions of a variety of books each month! This August\, the group will discuss “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand. \nHarper Frost is laid-back\, easygoing. She doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her. She likes a beer and a shot and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing anything fashionable. She’s inherited her father’s rundown house on Martha’s Vineyard\, but she can’t hold down a job\, and her latest romantic disaster has the entire island talking. Tabitha Frost is dignified\, refined. She prefers a fine wine and has inherited the impeccable taste of her mother\, the iconic fashion designer Eleanor Roxie-Frost. She’s also inherited her mother’s questionable parenting skills–Tabitha’s teenage daughter\, Ainsley\, is in full rebellion mode–and a flailing fashion boutique on Nantucket in desperate need of a cash infusion. After more than a decade apart\, Harper and Tabitha switch islands–and lives–to save what’s left of their splintered family. But the twins quickly discover that the secrets\, lies\, and gossip they thought they’d outrun can travel between islands just as easily as they can. Will Harper and Tabitha be able to bury the hatchet and end their sibling rivalry once and for all? Before the last beach picnic of the season\, there will be enough old resentments\, new loves\, and cases of mistaken identity to make this the most talked-about summer that Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket have experienced in ages. \nNo registration is required\, and new people are always welcome! For more information\, please contact us at 715-693-2144. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-book-club-the-identicals-by-elin-hilderbrand/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Book-Club-The-Identicals.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260415T150508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T151836Z UID:10003653-1786982400-1786986000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Tech Time: Free Help with Technology DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-tech-time-free-help-with-technology-3/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Registration Required ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tech-time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T204500 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260507T155907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T155907Z UID:10003668-1786993200-1786999500@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Bat Talk & Night Walk DESCRIPTION:Adults and teens are invited to learn about the magnificent bats that share our environment! We’ll start our evening at MCPL Wausau joined by Bat Ambassadors that will present about Wisconsin bats and their habitat\, and how we will interact with our flying mammal friends that evening. After\, follow us to Oak Island Park and we will use provided specialized equipment to listen for bats flying through our urban landscape. Join us in the Community Room from 7:00-7:45 p.m. for the presentation\, then meet us at Oak Island Park\, near the tennis courts\, from 8:00-8:45 p.m. for the guided walk. You do not have to attend the presentation in order to join us for the bat walk\, but it is strongly encouraged. \nThis free event is open to adults and young adults\, with no registration required. In case of rain\, the event will be moved to August 20 with the same times. For more information contact 715-261-7230. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-bat-talk-night-walk/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bat-Talk-Night-Walk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260328T165234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T165234Z UID:10003595-1787049000-1787050800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time DESCRIPTION:Dig into summer with us on the third Tuesday of each month for summer story times! Children ages 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to enjoy lively and engaging family story times that are centered around our “Unearth a Story” summer theme. These sessions feature a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nWe’ll meet on June 16\, July 21\, and August 18 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. For more information\, contact 715-659-3996. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-dig-into-summer-story-time/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States CATEGORIES:SLP,Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dig-Into-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260303T204132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204347Z UID:10003448-1787050800-1787052600@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Edgar: Family Story Time DESCRIPTION:Children age 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us this summer for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Edgar! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. We’ll meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. \nThis free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information\, please contact us at 715-352-3155. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/edgar-family-story-time-6/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch\, 224 South 3rd Avenue\, Edgar\, WI\, 54426\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Family-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260406T161512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T161513Z UID:10003516-1787058000-1787065200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library DESCRIPTION: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! \nThere 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-cribbage-at-the-library-2/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cribbage.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260331T173816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T161154Z UID:10003609-1787058000-1787079600@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Stratford: Amber Fossil & Dinosaur Eye Magnets DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to create their very own prehistoric magnets at the library! Using clear glass stones\, construction paper\, cardstock\, and paint\, participants will design either a fierce dinosaur eye or a fossil trapped in amber\, inspired by the preserved mosquito in the film Jurassic Park. Once your design is complete\, simply attach a magnet to proudly display these prehistoric masterpieces at home! \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration. Drop in on August 18 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. and materials and instructions will be provided. For more information\, contact 715-687-4420. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/stratford-amber-fossil-dinosaur-eye-magnets/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch\, 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, 54484\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,SLP,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Amber-Fossil-Dinosaur-Eye-Magnets-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260303T195921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195049Z UID:10003435-1787059800-1787068800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Teen D&D Summer Adventure DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis adventure is open to teens ages 13-18 only\, with registration required. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-teen-dd-summer-adventure-2/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260325T221607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T145155Z UID:10003584-1787061600-1787068800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: ROCK'N Picture Stand DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to create a ROCK’N picture stand using a rock\, wire\, paint\, and more! Unearth your creativity and see what you can create. Stop by the Aquarium Room from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and materials and instructions will be provided. \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-rockn-picture-stand/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,SLP,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ROCKN-Picture-Stand-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260216T210333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T210333Z UID:10003343-1787131800-1787135400@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Play & Learn DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-play-learn-7/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Play-Learn.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260331T184730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155234Z UID:10003616-1787133600-1787151600@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Mosinee: Egg Carton Geodes DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to craft their own geode look-alike at the library! Staff will pre-cut cardboard egg cartons into individual cups. Participants will then coat the inside of their cups with glue and sprinkle on dyed Epsom salt. The final product will reveal a unique geode! Drop in on August 19 from 10:00-3:00 p.m. and materials and instructions will be provided. \nThis free event is open to children and their caregivers\, with no registration required. For more information\, contact 715-693-2144. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/mosinee-egg-carton-geodes/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch\, 123 Main Street\, Mosinee\, WI\, 54455\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,SLP,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Egg-Carton-Geode-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260216T205048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T205048Z UID:10003333-1787135400-1787137200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Athens: Family Story Time DESCRIPTION:Children age 5 and younger\, along with their caregivers\, are invited to join us for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Athens! Each session features a delightful mix of stories\, songs\, and activities that foster early literacy\, creativity\, and a love of reading. \nThis free event is open to young children and their caregivers. Starting June 10\, we’ll meet every other Wednesday this summer from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. For more information\, please contact us at 715-257-7292. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/athens-family-story-time-4/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch\, 203 Alfred Street\, Athens\, WI\, 54411\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Family-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260216T171942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T172107Z UID:10003294-1787135400-1787139000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Rothschild: Family Story Time DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/rothschild-family-story-time-5/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch\, 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, 54474\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Family-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260310T201142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201400Z UID:10003501-1787144400-1787148000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Stratford: Book Club: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and other book lovers for engaging discussions of books each month! This August\, we will discuss “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick. \nBy early 1960s standards\, Margaret Ryan\, Viv Buschetti\, and Bitsy Cobb\, suburban housewives in a brand-new “planned community”\, appear to have it all. The fact that “all” doesn’t feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty\, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson–the eccentric and artsy “new neighbor” from Manhattan–and read Betty Friedan’s just-released book\, The Feminine Mystique. Controversial and groundbreaking\, the book struck a chord with an entire generation of women\, helping them realize that they weren’t alone in their dissatisfactions\, or their longings\, lifting their eyes to new horizons of possibility and achievement. Margaret\, Charlotte\, Bitsy\, and Viv are among them. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past\, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world\, and see themselves in a new and limitless light? \nNo registration is required\, and all are welcome! Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. Can’t make it? Join us to discuss the same book for our evening book club on August 25. For more information\, please contact us at 715-687-4420. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/stratford-book-club-the-book-club-for-troublesome-women-by-marie-bostwick/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch\, 213201 Scholar Street\, Stratford\, WI\, 54484\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Book-Club-The-Book-Club-for-Troublesome-Women.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260226T212548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212548Z UID:10003408-1787158800-1787166000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Community Game Night DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun night of strategy and problem solving? Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a game night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends\, family\, or come on your own and meet up with others in the community! A variety of modern board games will be provided to choose from\, and you’re welcome to bring your favorites from home and teach others. \nThis free event is open to adults and young adults with no registration required. We’ll meet in the Conference Room on the second floor. For more information\, contact us at 715-261-7230. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-community-game-night-6/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Community-Game-Night.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260216T174418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T174418Z UID:10003318-1787220000-1787221800@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Family Story Time DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-family-story-time-8/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Family-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260216T173846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T183513Z UID:10003305-1787221800-1787223600@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Marathon City: Family Story Time DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/marathon-city-family-story-time-5/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch\, 515 Washington Street\, Marathon City\, 54448\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Family-Story-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260325T214426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185406Z UID:10003583-1787236200-1787243400@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Paper Mâché Amphoras DESCRIPTION:Join us this afternoon to build your own amazing amphoras out of cardboard and paper mâché. Amphoras are two-handled clay vessels with narrow necks and sturdy bodies used for storing goods like olive oil and grain. Some were decorated with depictions of events\, the gods\, or everyday life. All supplies will be provided\, just bring your artistry and be ready to put your own spin on an iconic part of ancient Greece. \nThis free event is open to teens\, with registration required to secure your spot and supplies. Registration will open one month prior on July 20. We’ll meet in the Community Room from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-paper-mache-amphoras/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Registration Required,SLP,Young Adults (12-18),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Paper-Mache-Amphoras-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260223T181051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181051Z UID:10003392-1787238000-1787241600@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Rothschild: Read to a Therapy Dog DESCRIPTION:Get ready for another sunny summer at MCPL Rothschild as we welcome back certified therapy dog and golden retriever Sunny! Children can bring their favorite book or grab one off the shelves and practice their reading skills with Sunny. Not only can Sunny bring a smile to your face\, he’s also a willing and friendly listener. \nThis is a great opportunity for kids to practice their literacy skills and have fun. This free event requires no registration. This summer\, we’ll meet on June 18\, July 16\, and August 20. For more information\, contact 715-359-6208. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/rothschild-read-to-a-therapy-dog-3/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch\, 211 Grand Avenue\, Rothschild\, 54474\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Read-to-a-Therapy-Dog-Wausau-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260219T155900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155900Z UID:10003379-1787238000-1787245200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: LEGO® Club DESCRIPTION:Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library! We will have plenty of LEGO® bricks\, DUPLO®\, books\, and various building materials available for children to create with. What can you build with just a few simple blocks? \nThis event is free and open to children up to age 11. This summer\, we’ll meet on the third Thursday of each month. Stop by anytime from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Aquarium Room and all materials will be available. For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7220. \nLEGO® and DUPLO® are trademarks of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this event or website. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-lego-club-2/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LEGO-Club.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260223T182957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T151452Z UID:10003395-1787392800-1787400000@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Wausau: Read to a Therapy Dog DESCRIPTION:Children can practice their reading skills this summer by sharing stories with certified therapy dogs! This summer\, we’ll be joined by Teddy\, a golden retriever\, and Rose\, a Great Dane. Children can bring their favorite books from home or borrow some from the shelves. Not only can Teddy and Rose bring a smile to your face\, but they’re also willing and friendly listeners. Drop in anytime from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the children’s area this summer on June 27\, July 25\, and August 22. \nThis free event is open to children along with their caregivers. For more information\, contact 715-261-7220. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-read-to-a-therapy-dog-3/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters\, 300 First Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States CATEGORIES:Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Read-to-a-Therapy-Dog-Wausau-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us GEO:44.959901;-89.633133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street Wausau WI 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 First Street:geo:-89.633133,44.959901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T224611 CREATED:20260218T012845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T013008Z UID:10003365-1787392800-1787407200@mcpl.us SUMMARY:Spencer: Ready\, Set\, Game! DESCRIPTION:Looking for some weekend fun? Every Saturday this summer\, you’re invited to come hang out and play a variety of card and board games! Bring your friends\, family\, or come solo and play with others in the community. We’ve got a great selection of games ready to play\, but you’re also welcome to bring your favorites and teach others. \nStop by anytime from 10:00-2:00 p.m. and join the fun! All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Please note that we are closed on July 4. For more information\, please contact us at 715-659-3996. URL:https://mcpl.us/event/spencer-ready-set-game-3/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch\, 105 South Park Street\, Spencer\, WI\, 54479\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children (6-11),Drop In,Young Adults (12-18),Young Children (0-5),Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcpl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ready-Set-Game.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR