Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Hat Collection
All-Ages Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2019 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Homemade Journals & Notebooks
Adults & Teens Registration Journals and notebooks contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons will have the opportunity to make their own and also to personalize it with decorations!
CWBF & Veninga Lecture on Religion & Society: Life After Hate
Adults & Teens How does a former skinhead form a friendship with a Sikh and not only write a book together, but also create a group to promote peace and service to others? Hear their powerful story!
Coffee Filter Candy Corn
All-Ages Drop-in Get in the mood for fall by making a craft inspired by a traditional autumn treat - candy corn!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!
Craft Felties!
Teens Drop-in Teens who can sew a stitch, and have even a little imagination, can create a feltie! (And if you can't sew a stitch, we'll show you how!)
"Fluid States" With Heidi Czerwiec
Adults & Teens Hear poet and essayist Heidi Czerwiec during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, and bring your own work to share during an open mic session prior to Heidi's reading!
Craft Supply Swap Day
Adults & Teens Attend our free craft supply swap! Open to swap ticket holders at 5pm and to the general public at 6pm
The 2019 Central Wisconsin Book Festival
All-Ages The Central Wisconsin Book Festival returns for its third year to bring a wide variety of authors and artists to the Wausau area for readings, workshops and much more!
Charles Hughes: Hidden Histories of Race in Pop Culture
Adults & Teens We're excited to welcome back to the Wausau area historian and author Charles Hughes to discuss the intersection of pop culture with issues of race!
Hanif Abdurraqib: Readings From "A Fortune for Your Disaster"
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is thrilled that poet, essayist and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib will join us for one of our festival's headline events to read from his newest poetry collection.
Wisconsin State Parks With Scott Spoolman
All-Ages Learn more about the extraordinary geology and history of Wisconsin's state parks during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Homegrown: A Local Writers Panel
Adults & Teens Hear from local writers about their experiences living and writing in the Badger State during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival panel discussion!
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.
We Are Staying: A Family Memoir Reading With Jen Rubin
Adults & Teens Hear a fascinating, true tale with author Jen Rubin of a family, a business and a neighborhood during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival.
CWBF Authors Panel: How (and Why) I Write
Adults & Teens Hear from three acclaimed authors about their writing methods and techniques, and why they do what they do, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival panel discussion!
Madison in the Sixties With Stuart Levitan
Adults & Teens Whether you lived through the 1960s, or you're a history buff yearning to learn, join us for a talk about the scene in Wisconsin's capital city in the Sixties!
Action Into Words: A Reading by Poet Margaret Rozga
Adults & Teens Hear the work of Wisconsin's poetry ambassador during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
A Conversation With Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes writer and artist Craig Thompson back to his native Wisconsin to talk about his work - including a new series partly set in his native Marathon County!
Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Reading & Reception
Adults & Teens Join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to hear poets from around the state read their work, including featured guest Bruce Dethlefsen!
Passport Event
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
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
Yarn Weaving Decor
Adults & Teens As the autumn weather turns cooler and the leaves have changed, we are having a cozy DIY night at the Rothschild Library!
Hobbies & Crafts Night
All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
School Safety in America With Author David Perrodin
Adults & Teens Join us for one of two programs on the important topic of school safety with author (and Marathon County native) David Perrodin as he talks about the issue and his new book on school safety!
Make Your Own Papel Picado
Kids & Teens Drop-in Join us for a celebration of Mexican culture by making papel picados, a traditional Mexican craft!
What Do You Believe?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by the library for a social event about palm reading, tarot cards, dream interpretation and more, and ask yourself (or others), What do you think and do you believe it?
Spooky Slime Lab
Kids & Teens Registration Ever wanted to create your very own slime? Now is your chance to try, and to make it spooky, too! If slime's not your jam, try some other creepy creations!
"Scary Stories"
All-Ages Remember those books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? Join us for a documentary about the series, how they influenced a generation and became one of the most-banned titles in the United States.
Recycled Craft Week: Make a Papier Mâché Bowl!
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in the library and show your creativity by designing your very own papier mâché bowl. Your imagination is the only limit!
Leaf Art
All-Ages Drop-in Why wait for fall to see colorful leaves? Stop by the library to create your own piece of leaf art to enjoy year-round!
Easy Knit Hat
Adults & Teens Drop-in Ever wanted to learn how to knit a hat? Now is your chance! Stop by our weekly Needle Arts gathering for extra-special instructions on knitting a hat.
Teen Karaoke Night
Teens Karaoke in the library? Why not!?! Teens are welcome to join us and belt out some tunes, from new favorites to older standards and even cheesy tracks in between!
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!
A Week of International Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
National Game & Puzzle Week
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!
Create a Pinecone Turkey!
All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!
So Simple Mittens
Adults & Teens Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.
"Spider-Man: Far From Home"
Adults & Teens Come see the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this free screening!
What's Your Plan for 2020?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Waste Reduction & Recycling During the Holidays
Adults & Teens Recycling and reducing waste can be confusing, especially during the holidays. Hear tips to reduce waste over the holidays and also how to correctly recycle what's left when gift are unwrapped!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project!
