Letters to Santa
Children's Event Drop-in Children are encouraged to write letters to Santa Claus and drop them off at the library this holiday season!
Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Babies
Children's Event 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. Caregiver-child interaction is stressed in Book Babies, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided! Registration required.
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.
Family Adventure Night: Thomas the Tank Engine
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular character Thomas the Tank Engine during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event 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!
Family Story Time
Children's Event Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program.
- Tue., 12/11/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 12/11/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 12/11/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 12/13/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 12/13/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 12/15/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Play and Learn
Children's Event 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.
- Tue., 12/11/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 12/12/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 12/13/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 12/13/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 12/14/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 1/8/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
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Home School Huddle
Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Wausau West Master Singers Holiday Concert
All-Ages Event Give your ears a holiday treat with a special concert from the Wausau West Master Singers!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Sensory Story Time is an inclusive weekly story time that has been adapted to meet the needs of children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, children who simply have difficulty sitting still, and their typically developing peers.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? DIY Ornament Event
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a cute snowman ornament during this free drop-in craft event!
Winter Story Time Break
Children's Event Due to the winter holidays, we'll be taking a break from our regular story times at MCPL-Wausau, with the exception of Play and Learn, which will continue on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Regularly scheduled story times will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.
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!
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear Winter and holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Tissue Paper Ornaments
Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!
The Magic of Dr. Seuss
Children's Event Magic Bob and his assistant Lynn will envelop you in the funny, wacky world of Dr. Seuss and astound you with some magical storytelling as well!
Teen Book Club: "Wonder"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.
Family Film Friday: "Pete's Dragon"
Kids & Adults Event Kids and families can enjoy a free screening of 2016 remake of "Pete's Dragon" at the library!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
NYE Toddler Dance Party!
Children's Event Kids can celebrate the end of 2018 with a toddler dance party featuring music, props and a balloon drop!
Pokemon Club
Children's Event 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.
Create a Snowman
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!
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!
Aquarium Fest
Children's Event Hear ocean stories, play games and see real ocean creatures during this special event!
Sparkly Icicle Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own crafted icicles, with all supplies provided!
Local Author Visit: Cindy Meyering
Kids & Adults Event Meet a local author and hear about her book "I'm There For You" during this free event!
Family Adventure Night: Mickey Mouse Picnic
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to popular Disney character Mickey Mouse during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Pete the Cat Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can attend this Pete the Cat-themed story time at the library!
Needle Arts at the Library
All-Ages Event Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Finger and Arm Knitting
All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!
CANCELED: Book Babies
Children's Event This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- CANCELED:
Mon., 1/21/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
Snowflake Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.
Book Club: "A Gentleman In Moscow"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of January, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel in 1920s Russia.
Birding for Beginners!
All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!
Snowflake Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in It's snow joke - this will be a fun program to create your own flakes!
Winter Fest
Children's Event Drop-in Stop by the library during Wausau's Winter Fest to hear stories and make some fun crafts!
International Puzzle Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!
Narnia Week: The Return of the Lion
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own paper plate lions during Narnia Week!
International Puzzle Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!
Penguin Puppet Craft Day
Children's Event Hear penguin stories and make a cute puppet craft during this free family event!
Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!
Narnia Week: The High King in Command
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!
Art Day with Paint Stations
Children's Event Kids can visit the library to different unique painting stations that will inspire their creativity!
Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!
Ice Cream Cone Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a colorful ice cream cone craft at the library!
Magnet Painting for Kids
Children's Event Children are invited to drop in at the library for this fun, hands-on artistic learning activity.
Create a Valentine!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Decoupage Jars
All-Ages Event Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.
Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Valentine's Day Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special story time featuring stories, songs and a craft! Free, with all supplies provided.
Marker-Dyed Coasters
Adult Event Make decorative, colorful coasters using markers and other supplies!
Paper Heart Hedgehog Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Make a cute paper heart hedgehog during this special Valentine's Day event!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
Birding for Beginners II
All-Ages Event Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.
Mid-Winter Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Young people can still work their brains and creativity with crafts on this no-school day!
Book Club: "Anna and the Swallow Man"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of February, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a young girl who travels to the Polish countryside after her father is taken to a concentration camp.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!
Month of Crafts and Coloring
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!
What's the Buzz? Honey Bees and Beekeeping
Adult Event Learn about honey bees, beekeeping and more during this free event with a local expert!
Family Adventure Night: Who is Dr. Suess?
Children's Event Hear stories written by Dr. Seuss and make fun crafts related to some of his most famous books during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Hey, It's The Sun! Story Time
Children's Event Hear stories about the sun and make a decorative craft during this special story time!
Create Your Own Butterfly Garden
All-Ages Event Learn about butterfly species and how to make a habitat for them in your yard!
Recycled Magazine Crafts
All-Ages Event Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Adult Event Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Book Club: "Surprise Me"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of March, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a married couple who realize they don't know each other as well as they had thought.
Family Adventure Night: Peppa Pig
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Peppa Pig" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
Science Marvels
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can stop in to the library to perform their own zany science experiments, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of April, we'll read and discuss this novel, about the hundreds of young women worked at the radium-dial factories during World War I.
Create a Mother's Day Card!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a card for the maternal figure in their life, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of May, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric loner who meets two other isolated individuals and forms friendships with them.
