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| Children "Dig Into Reading" | Teens "Beneath the Surface" | Adults "Groundbreaking Reads" |
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Digital Classics Book Club: "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
Sat., 6/1/13, – Sun., 6/30/13, @ Goodreads (Online) Visit the library's Goodreads page to discuss "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. Free copies of this book and other classics are available for immediate download via Wisconsin's Digital Library and other free e-book providers.
Dig In & Dig It!
Thu., 6/20/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ Marathon Elementary Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu., 6/20/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Steep Trails: "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Brys
Thu., 6/20/13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau The Steep Trails Book Club is a discussion group focused on fiction and nonfiction about nature, science, conservation and outdoor adventures. Join us for a discussion of "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson.
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 6/22/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Craft Day!
Tue., 6/25/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts.
Read Books & Juggle Everything Else
Tue., 6/25/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau Madison-based juggler Truly Remarkable Loon will talk about reading as he juggles balls, clubs, bean bag chairs, a Nimbus 2000 and maybe a chainsaw.
Read Books & Juggle Everything Else
Tue., 6/25/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Madison-based juggler Truly Remarkable Loon will talk about reading as he juggles balls, clubs, bean bag chairs, a Nimbus 2000 and maybe a chainsaw.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 6/25/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Teen Night at the Aquarium
Tue., 6/25/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens will get an up close and personal look at the fish, corals and creatures in the Phyllis Donner Aquarium, along with an overview of how everything works together. The event is open to Marathon County teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Wed., 6/26/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Book Club: "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver
Wed., 6/26/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Find it in the Library Catalog: "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver
Classic Book Club: "Jude The Obscure" by Thomas Hardy
Wed., 6/26/13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Jude The Obscure" by Thomas Hardy.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Wed., 6/26/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed., 6/26/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Thu., 6/27/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu., 6/27/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Thu., 6/27/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Lose The Car, Bike To Work
Thu., 6/27/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a discussion about commuting to work on two wheels instead of four! Learn more about Marathon County's new unified bicycle route and ask questions of experienced, four-season commuters about gear and other necessities.
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 6/29/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Teen / Tween Movie Night
Tue., 7/2/13, 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a free movie on the library's third floor! Vote online to help us determine which movie to show. This event is open to children in grades three through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 7/2/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 7/6/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Tue., 7/9/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Tue., 7/9/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Book Club: "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman
Tue., 7/9/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 7/9/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Teen Art Party!
Tue., 7/9/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can create a variety of artworks with the Center for Visual Arts and volunteers from the library's Teen Advisory Group. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Craft Day!
Wed., 7/10/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Wed., 7/10/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ MCPL Spencer Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Dig In & Dig It!
Wed., 7/10/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Book Club: "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Wed., 7/10/13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm @ MCPL Edgar Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia.
Dig In & Dig It!
Wed., 7/10/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Professor Marvel's Archaeological Adventure
Wed., 7/10/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Athens Join Professor Marvel as he digs into an archaeological and literary quest through popular books including Harry Potter, Holes, 39 Clues and the Magic Treehouse series.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed., 7/10/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14.
Dig In & Dig It!
Thu., 7/11/13, 11:00am – 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu., 7/11/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Dig In & Dig It!
Thu., 7/11/13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild Stuart Stotts, a songwriter and author from DeForest, will share songs and stories to celebrate reading. He will tell stories about a magical cavern and the Underground Railroad and sing songs including, "How do I know? I read it in a book" and "When I grow up.
Book Club: "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett
Thu., 7/11/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Athens Find it in the Library Catalog: "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 7/13/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Book Club: "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein
Mon., 7/15/13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.
Teen Graffiti Night
Mon., 7/15/13, 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Spencer Teens can get creative and help decorate the walls of the Spencer Library. All materials will be provided. The event is free and open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Women's Book Club: "Canada" by Richard Ford
Mon., 7/15/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Canada" by Richard Ford.
Underground with Professor Oops!
Tue., 7/16/13, 10:30am – 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems.
Underground with Professor Oops!
Tue., 7/16/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 7/16/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
The Last Call: Prohibition in Marathon County
Tue., 7/16/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Gary Gisselman, librarian at the Marathon County Historical Society, will describe how Marathon County residents weathered Prohibition (1929 to 1933) when the manufacture, sale and transport of alcohol was banned in America. (related books)
Tween Art Party
Tue., 7/16/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Tweens can create sand art, Minecraft walls, "gems" and more. Offered in partnership with the Center for Visual Arts. This event is open to children in grades three through five as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Underground with Professor Oops!
Wed., 7/17/13, 10:00am – 11:00am @ Marathon Elementary Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems.
Mystery Book Club: "Along Came A Spider" by James Patterson
Wed., 7/17/13, 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us for a friendly get-together as we discuss "Along Came A Spider" by James Patterson.
Underground with Professor Oops!
Wed., 7/17/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee Dig into the underground world with Professor Oops, the "explorer who stayed home." Professor Oops will present a program about the underground ecosystem including microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, soil, minerals and gems.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed., 7/17/13, 5:00pm – 6:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14.
Teen Art Party!
Wed., 7/17/13, 5:30pm – 6:30pm @ MCPL Stratford Teens can come to the library and make wire jewelry and CD scratch art. Materials will be provided. The event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu., 7/18/13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Thursdays, 6/13-8/15.
Painting Pots & Planting Seeds
Thu., 7/18/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Teens can come to the library and paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it. All necessary materials will be provided. This event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.
Family LEGO® Club
Sat., 7/20/13, 9:30am – 12:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO and DUPLO® blocks! Blocks will be provided. Meets Saturdays, 6/8-8/17 (in lieu of Family Story Time).
Craft Day!
Tue., 7/23/13, 10:00am – 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts.
Creatures from Under the Surface
Tue., 7/23/13, 10:30am – 11:00am @ MCPL Wausau Environmental educator David Stokes will share stories and songs about the creatures who "hug the earth," including armadillos, skunks, badgers and tortoises. Stokes will bring along live animals, dead things and puppets.
Creatures from Under the Surface
Tue., 7/23/13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Environmental educator David Stokes will share stories and songs about the creatures who "hug the earth," including armadillos, skunks, badgers and tortoises. Stokes will bring along live animals, dead things and puppets.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Tue., 7/23/13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some well-behaved dogs from Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. The dogs will be available Tuesdays, 6/11-8/13.
Discover Your Inner Superhero!
Tue., 7/23/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can learn how to tap into their inner superhero and make their own trading cards. Capes and costumes are encouraged but not required. The event is open to teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year.