August Building Extravaganza!
Tue., 8/1/17 - Thu., 8/31/17 @ MCPL MosineeThroughout the month of August, kids can build their own model robots using recycled materials and craft supplies at our Mosinee Branch!
Duct Tape Palooza!
Create a variety of crafts all with colorful types of duct tape! Free and all supplies provided.
- Thu., 8/24/17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm @ MCPL Athens
- Fri., 10/13/17, 12pm - 3pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Thu., 10/26/17, 10am - 5pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 10/27/17, 11am - 1pm @ MCPL Rothschild
Pokemon Pictionary
Fri., 8/25/17, 11:30am - 12:30pm @ MCPL WausauPlayers can battle for points by drawing (and guessing) their favorite Pokemon characters!
LEGO® Block Party
Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO® blocks! Blocks will be provided.
- Fri., 8/25/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Mon., 8/28/17, 3pm - 6pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 9/5/17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Sat., 9/9/17, 11:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Mon., 9/11/17, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL Wausau
Paws to Read
Mon., 8/28/17, 3pm - 4pm @ MCPL MosineeChildren can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
Back to School Story Time and Crafts
Tue., 9/5/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL HatleyStories and crafts to celebrate the return to school! Free and all supplies provided.
Needle Arts Night
Knitters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather for a night of working on knitting projects and socializing at MCPL! And it's not just for knitters - crocheters and other fans of the needle arts are invited, too!
- Tue., 9/5/17, 1pm - 4pm @ MCPL Athens
- Wed., 9/20/17, 4pm - 6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Thu., 9/21/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Tue., 9/26/17, 3pm - 6pm @ MCPL Rothschild
Pokemon Club
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 and (with parental permission) trade Pokemon cards! Free and no registration required.
- Thu., 9/7/17, 4pm - 4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Friends Party
Sat., 9/16/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauA special Peanuts-themed story time followed by crafts and activities. Free and open to the public.
Building Adventures
Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
- Sat., 9/16/17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
- Mon., 9/18/17, 3pm - 8pm @ MCPL Hatley
Home School Huddle
Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
- Tue., 9/19/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL Edgar
Fall Craft Day
Families are encouraged to visit us and make a variety of autumn crafts! Free, with all supplies provided.
- Tue., 9/19/17, 2pm - 4pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Thu., 10/26/17, 1pm - 3pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 11/1/17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 11/14/17, 12pm - 7pm @ MCPL Hatley
Diary Daze
Tue., 9/19/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauChildren in grades K-5 are invited to decorate their own diary/journal, learn how to make a first entry, and partake in other activities related to popular diary series of books. Free and open to children in grades K-5. All supplies provided.
Tween Book Club: "The Wild Robot"
Thu., 9/21/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
@
MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Raising a Reader
Thu., 9/21/17, 6pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for this fun workshop on how to raise a child who loves reading! Learn why reading is important, and how it helps with children's brain development. Books and ... (read more)
Sensory Story Time
Geared mainly toward children ages 3-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this story time will feature stories as well as soothing interactive activities.
- Sat., 9/23/17, 9:15am - 9:45am @ MCPL Wausau
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual story time, followed by crafts from a variety of Hispanic countries! Free and all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7220 for more information.
- Sat., 9/23/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL Wausau
Camp Out At The Library!
Mon., 9/25/17, 10am - Sat., 9/30/17, 2pm @ MCPL Marathon CityKids can read and lounge inside a reading tent set up inside our Marathon City Branch from September 25-30!
All About Apples Story Time
Tue., 9/26/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL RothschildCelebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday with us at this fun-filled story time featuring songs, stories and games!
Stitching an Enlightened World Together
Tue., 9/26/17, 1pm - 4pm @ MCPL AthensJoin us at the Athens Branch every Tuesday afternoon and learn new fiber arts skills with hooks, punches and needles, or join other experienced crafters to work on projects old ... (read more)
After School Experiments
Join us each month to participate in a variety of hands-on experiments related to math and science. Free and no registration required, all supplies provided.
- Thu., 9/28/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL Wausau
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
- Sat., 10/7/17, 10:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
Harvest Fest
Sat., 10/7/17, 10:30am - 2pm @ MCPL WausauWe're bringing the Harvest Fest celebration indoors at the library will fall-themed stories and crafts. Free and all supplies provided.
It's Your Move: MCPL Game Day
Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
- Sat., 10/7/17, 11:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 11/14/17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Fri., 1/19/18, 1:15pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
Family Adventure Night: Monkey Adventures
Mon., 10/9/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear stories from the Curious George series and make crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Fire Safety Story Time
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety and then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
- Tue., 10/10/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 10/13/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
After School Art: Halloween Projects
Thu., 10/12/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters to make a variety of Halloween-themed arts and crafts projects! Free, with all supplies provided.
Marble Maze Run
Tue., 10/17/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauKids can build their own marble maze runs and test them out during this fun building program! Free, with all supplies provided.
Tween Book Club: "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery"
Thu., 10/19/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
@
MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery" by Deborah and James Howe and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Halloween Craft Day
Tue., 10/24/17, 2pm - 4pm @ MCPL MosineeKids can get ready for Halloween by decorating scary and silly masks and making mummy bookmarks at our Mosinee Branch!
Monster Mash Halloween Party
Join us for a monstrously good time at this Halloween party, featuring stories, songs, crafts and costumes!
- Thu., 10/26/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 10/28/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Mon., 10/30/17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
- Tue., 10/31/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
Horror Fest
Fri., 10/27/17, 1pm - 3pm @ MCPL WausauKids and tweens are invited for this horrific event at the library, featuring spooky and scary crafts, activities and stories!
International Games Week: Family Game Afternoon
Sun., 10/29/17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL WausauThe library celebrates International Games Week with an afternoon of board games and card games! Bring family or friends, or come by yourself and join a group. Free and no registration required.
Halloween Story Time
Tue., 10/31/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL HatleyVisit our Hatley Branch for a special Halloween story time followed by making a fun and festive craft project!
Color Chemistry!
Sat., 11/4/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a color-themed story time followed by hands-on art projects and experiments all about colors! Free, with all supplies provided.
After School Art: Artist Trading Cards
Thu., 11/9/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters to make their own artist trading cards! Free, with all supplies provided.
Family Adventure Night: Building with Bob
Mon., 11/13/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear Bob the Builder stories read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Fairy Fun!
Tue., 11/14/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauChildren are invited for an afternoon of fairy fun! Listen to fairy stories and then decorate your own fairy house and magic wand. Free and open to the public with all supplies provided.
Thanksgiving Story Time
Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with stories and crafts at MCPL!
- Thu., 11/16/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 11/21/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 11/21/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
Tween Book Club: "Wonder"
Thu., 11/16/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
@
MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Gum Drop Creations!
Thu., 12/7/17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm @ MCPL HatleyTweens can build sculptures and structures using gum drops and toothpicks at this event requiring a little imagination! Free, with all supplies provided.
After School Art: Handmade Gifts
Thu., 12/7/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters in December to make a variety of handmade gifts you can give to family and friends! Free, with all supplies provided.
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Fri., 12/15/17 @ MCPL Mosinee
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Sat., 12/16/17 @ MCPL Marathon City
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Fri., 12/15/17 @ MCPL Stratford
- Mon., 12/18/17 - Sat., 12/23/17 @ MCPL Rothschild
- Mon., 12/18/17 - Sat., 12/23/17 @ MCPL Hatley
Family Adventure Night: Artic Adventures
Mon., 12/11/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear stories about animals that live in the Arctic region and make fun crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Tween Book Club: "Tuck Everlasting"
Thu., 12/21/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
@
MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Thinkers & Tinkers Week
Sat., 12/23/17 - Sat., 12/30/17 @ MCPL HatleyVisit our Hatley Branch any time the library is open to tinker with tech gadgets including snap circuits, a 3D printer and more!
View the Total Eclipse at MCPL!
If you’re like us, you’ve been eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse that will happen on August 21, 2017. This out-of-this-world event is something that’s a long time coming, with the last total eclipse to be visible across the entire contiguous United States having happened in 1918 (and not since 1979 has a total eclipse been visible from the...
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life
★★★★★ This awesome little book shares Pete the Cat's favorite inspirational quotes with the added bonus of Pete's own wisdom. A great way to share these thoughts with kids, this book is just as much fun to read as the other books featuring this cool cat. Hang out with Pete and soak up some wisdom! My family loved this book!
Resource of the Moment
Explora for Elementary Schools
An interface designed specifically for elementary students with an emphasis on topical browsing for age-appropriate EBSCOhost articles.
Subscribe
Receive our monthly email newsletter and stay informed of upcoming book clubs, story times, presentations, performances, movies nights, arts & crafts, author visits and more!
Your email address will be used for this purpose only and will not be redistributed or sold. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
-
300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
- 0