Library Paper Flower Garden
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate summer by helping the library "cultivate" a colorful paper flower garden! Free, with all supplies provided.
Pennies For Animals
Children's Event Drop-in Over the summer children will have the chance to help animals in need starting in our area! We will be accepting pennies and other monetary donations in a jar at the Children's Desk, and kids can vote on the recipient!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Read Books and Juggle Everything Else
Children's Event Drop-in Truly Remarkable Loon will thrill everyone with his awe-inspiring juggling skills and throw in a few lessons for how to get started!
Family Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
Zoozort
Children's Event Drop-in Participants of all ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.
Slide Into Summer
Children's Event Drop-in Join us at Rothschild Branch and slide into summertime at this special family story time with songs, games, stories and crafts!
Play and Learn
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- 6/19/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- 6/20/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- 6/20/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- 6/21/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- 6/21/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- 6/22/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- 6/27/18, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
- 9/4/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Paws to Read
Children's Event Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come join us in playing a variety of board games, suitable for all ages!
Shake, Shimmy and Dance! Family Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Children and their parents or caregivers are welcome to these special story times filled with music, dance and, of course, stories!
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities. Children may attend this story time without a caregiver, but caregivers are asked to remain in the children's area during the story time.
Summer Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make crafts based on popular children's songs! Free, with all supplies provided.
I Wanna Rock!
Children's Event Drop-in Show us how much you rock during our summer library program by decorating your own cardboard guitar. Free and all supplies provided.
LEGO® Block Party
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required.
Sound Stations
Children's Event Drop-in Join us for some fun activities where we will learn about sound!
Space Camp
Children's Event Drop-in Are you interested in space? Want to know what's happening in the solar system and beyond? Children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Space Camp for a mix of experiments and crafts!
Book Babies
Children's Event Drop-in Join us for 20 minutes of "lap sit" story time for children birth to 23 months! Listen and interact with your baby through books, songs, rhymes and other activities.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Drop-in Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Tom Pease
Children's Event Drop-in Children's musician (and MCPL favorite) Tom Pease returns to rock the library this summer with a wonderful blend of songs, humor and stories!
The Great Rondini Magic Show
Children's Event Drop-in Award-winning magician Ron Lindberg, a.k.a. "The Great Rondini" will perform amazing feats of magic for all ages along with his famous bunny, Trixie. Free and no registration required.
Needle Arts at the Library
Adult Event Drop-in Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to create and socialize!
Book Club: "The Stars are Fire"
Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library for a lively discussion of a wide variety of books and novels!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Drop-in Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! We have two half-hour sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - stop by for either one!
Celebrate the USA Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Celebrate the 4th of July with this patriotic story time and craft event!
Rock Your Creative Side with Rocks!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library monthly on the first Thursday over the summer and show us how libraries can "rock!" by decorating your own rocks with all sorts of art supplies!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Geared mainly toward children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this story time will feature stories as well as soothing interactive activities!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children's Event Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
"Rock Around Spencer" Geology Tour!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Visit the library for clues, then embark on a geology trek around the Village of Spencer during this week-long event!
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise!
Children's Event Drop-in Join us as we welcome spirited musician, Duke Otherwise to MCPL for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!
CD Scratch Art
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Tweens and teens are invited to the library to create their own wall hanging using compact discs!
Summer Craft: Handmade Maracas
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own handmade maracas! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Musical Instruments!
Children's Event Drop-in To celebrate our "Libraries Rock" Summer Library Program, children of all ages are invited to create their own musical instruments, with all supplies provided!
The Life of Mozart
Children's Event Drop-in A historically accurate, fun-filled play about one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived, presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company!
Keep Cool Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Keep cool this July and join us for our special story time celebrating the hot days of summer with songs, tales and crafts!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Pete the Cat Rock & Read Party
Children's Event Drop-in We're celebrating how much libraries rock with a program full of Pete the Cat activities!
Kindness Rocks: A Rock Painting Party
All-Ages Event Drop-in Kids of all ages can paint their own design or positive message onto decorative rocks and then hide them around their community! Free, with all supplies provided.
Nature's Niche Animal Program
Children's Event Drop-in Dino Tlachac from Nature's Niche will introduce children to live animals, their native habitats and importance in our environment. Free and open to the public.
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In July, we'll read and discuss "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate, and new people are always welcome!
Rockin' and Rollin' in Edgar!
Children's Event Drop-in Make some crafts (and maybe sing a tune or two!) during this fun-filled afternoon at the library!
Kids Needle Arts Night
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories during this free program at the library!
DIY Marbled Paper
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Ever wanted to add that extra touch to paper crafts? Marbling is the perfect technique to create that beautiful artistic design!
Summer Craft: Marching Ants
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own crafted ants! Free, with all supplies provided.
Harry Potter Owl Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Patrons are invited to stop in any time we're open during the week of July 30th to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a make-your-own Hedwig owl craft!
Harry Potter Potions Class
Children's Event Drop-in MCPL Mosinee is celebrating Harry Potter's birthday with all sorts of fun science experiments like flobberworms and fizzy potions! Free and all supplies provided.
Let's Make Some Noise! Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Kids and families can attend this story time focusing on musical instruments at the library!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!
Chalk Up A Storm: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens, teens and their families are invited to decorate the sidewalk outside the library during this week.
Under The Sea Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Visit the library for a special underwater-themed story time complete with crafts, songs and more!
Free Family Pool Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at Wausau's outdoor pools just by showing their library card! One card per family.
Summer Craft: Dino Buddies!
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to craft their own dinosaur! Free, with all supplies provided.
Thinkers & Tinkers Week
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Visit the library any time the library is open to tinker with tech gadgets including a 3D printer, snap circuits and more!
Recycled CD Coasters
Adult Event Drop-in Make your own set of stylish coasters using recycled CDs and a variety of craft materials! Free, with all supplies provided.
Stuffed Animal Sleep Over
Children's Event Drop-in Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off starts at 6:30 p.m., pickup starts the next morning at 9 a.m.
Summer Craft: Monkey Hats
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own monkey hats! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Ethan Frome"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of August, we'll read and discuss Edith Wharton's 1911 novel about a tragic love triangle. New people are always welcome!
Scrabble Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to play a friendly game of Scrabble during this week-long drop-in event!
Create a Grandparents Day Card!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa, with all supplies provided!
Origami Afternoon
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at the library! All ages welcome.
Pokemon Club
Children's Event Drop-in Join fellow Pokemon fans for a monthly gathering of all things Pokemon, including new activities each month and the opportunity to play the Pokemon trading card game! Free, with no registration required.
A Week of International Dot Day
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in We're turning International Dot Day into Dot Week! Children can use dot markers to color in dot worksheets, and teens can practice their pointillism skills to create artwork. Children and teens can come any time during library hours.
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided.
Fall Leaves Fall
Children's Event Drop-in Autumn leaves are falling down! Join us for a special story time and help us welcome in the colorful Autumn season with songs, crafts and games.
Button Making For Tweens and Teens
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Teens and tweens are invited to stop by the library and get creative designing their own buttons.
Libby E-Books
Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to use the Libby app to checkout and download e-books and audiobooks for free with your library card!
3D Paper Sculptures
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three dimensional paper sculptures.
Still Life Sketching
All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In September, we'll read and discuss "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff, and new people are always welcome!
Scratch Art Creations
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.
