Marathon Memories
All-Ages Drop-in MCPL Marathon City in conjunction with the Marathon City Heritage Center is sponsoring an essay contest, "Marathon Memories." The entries should focus on the writer's memories and connections to the Village of Marathon. Entries due by May 31, 2019.
Escape from the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience
Adults & Teens Can you and your group solve all the puzzles to escape the Deathday Dungeon? Give it a try during our special two-day Harry Potter escape room event!
"Green Book"
Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of the current Best Picture Oscar-winning film "Green Book" and bring your popcorn!
Teen Book Club: "The Poet X"
Teens Teens are invited to take part in a lively discussion of a wide range of books!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
Creative Journals
Adults & Teens Drop-in Journals contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons not only have the opportunity to make their own journal, but also to personalize it with decorations!
Health and Wellness Club: Organize Your Life!
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by our monthly health and wellness club to discuss a wide range of topics with others, including April's discussion about ways to organize your time and home!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library any (or every!) Tuesday afternoon for a mix of creation and socialization!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group!
Teens Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly
Design Your Own Butterfly Garden
All-Ages Learn about the importance of butterflies to nature, the species that are native to Wisconsin and built a butterfly garden, with all supplies provided!
Show Us Your Bookface!
All-Ages Drop-in Take a bookface selfie that you can post on social media for others to see!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Adults & Teens Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
EMMET Makerspace
Kids & Teens Registration Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with this mobile makerspace!
"Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages 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 Registration Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
Needle Arts at the Library
All-Ages 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.
Friendship Bracelet Making
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets, with all supplies provided!
Wordstock: Three Days of Peace and Poetry
All-Ages Drop-in Attend this three-day poetry event, where different poetry activities will be offered for all ages each day!
Teen Book Club: "Property of the Rebel Librarian"
Teens Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book about books, libraries and one child's love of reading!
Apple Blossom Flower Art
All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate spring by creating your own apple blossoms with a variety of craft supplies!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale!
Teen Star Search Karaoke Night
Teens Teens are welcome to join us and bring their friends to sing the night away with karaoke!
Flower Fairies
Adults & Teens Join us to craft adorable fairies! Whether you want to celebrate Mother's day as mother and daughter, or just celebrate spring, we welcome you to channel your creativity!
Bottle Cap Bling
Adults & Teens Who knew a bottle cap could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!
Teen Book Club: "Ishmael"
Teens Teens are welcome to join us for a discussion of Quinn's adventure involving a gorilla and the history of the earth!
Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own
Adults & Teens Join us for a creative evening at the library where we will teach you the basics of making your very own natural beauty products for hair, skin and body.
Galaxy in a Bottle
Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can combine art and science to make their own mini galaxy!
Outer Space Sand Art
Kids & Teens Drop-in Use colored sand to color outer space-themed pictures, create decorative bottles or make colorful keychains!
Exploring Space with a Rover
Kids & Teens Registration Get an idea what it's like to be "Mission Control" and explore space during this Summer Library Program event!
Kindness Rocks!
All-Ages Drop-in Paint rocks with inspirational words, phrases or images! Open to all ages!
Starry Watercolor Mini Paintings
All-Ages Registration All ages are welcome to make mini paintings of a starry sky using watercolors, salt, star stickers, and watercolor paper!
Kids Needle Arts: Hacky Sacks!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Kids can join us to learn how to crochet their own hacky sacks and try them out on the spot!
Unidentified Flying Objects in Wisconsin
All-Ages Learn about various UFO sightings that happened in Wisconsin!
Constellation Banner
Teens Registration Hey teens, if you're a fan of starry nights, the galaxy, or astrological constellations, this craft is for you! We will be using paint markers, glitter, and gems to decorate your very own constellation banner.
Read With A Friend Day
All-Ages Drop-in Read with a friend at the library or make new friends with other library patrons!
Paper Beads
All-Ages Join us for an evening at the library and learn how to make your very own paper beads.
Ollivander's Wand Shop
All-Ages Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of items for sale at low prices during this quarterly book sale!
A Universe of Stories: Writing Your Own Story
Adults & Teens If you've ever thought about writing the story of your life, or would like to help a family member do it, join us in Marathon City to get an idea what it takes to write an autobiography or memoir!
Free Family Pool Day!
Kids & Teens 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.
DIY Galaxy Jars and Slime
Teens Drop-in Make your own slime and mini galaxy in a jar during this tween/teen event!
Create a Paper Airplane!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make paper airplanes in honor of National Aviation Day!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much more! You're sure to find something at a great price and all proceeds benefit the library!
