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.
- Thu., 10/18/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 10/18/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 10/20/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 10/23/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 10/23/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 10/23/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 10/24/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/24/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 10/24/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
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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.
- Thu., 10/18/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 10/18/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 10/19/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 10/23/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 10/23/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 10/24/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/24/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
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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.
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in As the air get colder and crisp and the leaves change color, it's time to celebrate fall with fun crafts!
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.
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.
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children's 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.
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!
Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!
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.
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!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Kids & Teens Event 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!
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.
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Monster Mash Spooktacular Story Time
Children's Event Monsters, ghosts and ghouls big and small are invited to a special story time and party at the library!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this eerie tale about a boy who is raised by the ghosts and other supernatural entities that inhabit a graveyard.
Children's Matinee: "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation"
Children's Event Watch the third, and newest, Hotel Transylvania movie for free at the library! Two shows during this no-school day!
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.
Fantastic Beasts Story Time
Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!
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.
Monster Mash Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Halloween Craft Day
Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!
Book Speed Dating
Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!
Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of DÃa de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!
Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks
Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
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.
Friends of MCPL Book Sale!
All-Ages Event Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale! Browse through thousands of items available at fantastic prices!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
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!
Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Word Play!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to play fun vocabulary-building board games or to work on word puzzles like crosswords, word searches and word chains!
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
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!
Create a Turkey Windsock
Children's Event Make a turkey windsock using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Very Simply Eric Carle
Children's Event Hear stories by children's author Eric Carle, then participate in crafts and activities related to the books!
Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of November, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric professor who develops a project in order to find himself the perfect wife.
CD Etching
Teen & Adult Event Teens and adults can learn how to etch creative designs into recycled CDs!
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about two social outcasts who fall in love in 1986.
Family Film Friday: "Paddington 2"
Children's Event Kids and families can enjoy a free screening of "Paddington 2" at the library!
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Event Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Deck the Halls! Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to make various holiday crafts, with all supplies provided!
Glitter, Glow and Dance Party
Children's Event Visit the library for a story time and craft event filled with all things sparkly, glittery and shiny!
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.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided! 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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Create a Valentine!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with 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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
