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Summer Library Program 2013

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Activity Sheets

Children's Reading Log

Teen Reading Log

Literary Smackdown!

Reading, activities and events for all ages!

Children — Pick up an "archaeological dig" reading sheet from any MCPL location or online and complete a "dig" by reading books, attending library events or doing special reading-based activities. Bring completed sheets back to the library for a treasure!

Teens — Pick up a teen reading log at any MCPL location or online and read 15 books and complete five activities for a reward! Activities include attending teen events, writing book reviews, voting in the Literary Smackdown, downloading e-books and more!

Adults — Help us determine the most influential book in Marathon County by voting in our Literary Smackdown! Adults and teens can vote online or in person for their favorite books in a March Madness-style elimination bracket.

Featured Events

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LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 6/8/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Tue., 6/11/13, 10:30am 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: story time music slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Tue., 6/11/13, 2:00pm 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau 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. tags: story time music slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 6/11/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

bicyclists

Tips for Bicycle Trips

Tue., 6/11/13, 6:30pm 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Wausau-area bicyclists Gigi Koenig, Regan Pourchot and Jeff Hineuber will speak about their own bike touring experiences and share advice on tours ranging from a few days in the Midwest to a couple months across the country and even planning international trips. The program will also include information on equipment. Riders of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to attend. (related books) tags: outdoor recreation slp wausau adults | add to your calendar

treasure

Message in a Bottle Scavenger Hunt

Tue., 6/11/13, 6:30pm 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Teens can work as a team to find "hidden treasure" by solving word scrambles and puzzles, performing science experiments and deciphering words. The first team to find the treasure will win what's inside. tags: slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/12/13, 10:00am 11:00am @ MCPL Spencer 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. tags: story time music slp spencer children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Thu., 6/13/13, 11:00am 12:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: juggling slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Thu., 6/13/13, 1:30pm 2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild 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. tags: juggling slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 6/13/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 6/15/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Tue., 6/18/13, 10:30am 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley 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. tags: story time music slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Pomeranian dogs

The Soda Pups

Tue., 6/18/13, 10:30am 11:30am @ MCPL Wausau Meet the "Soda Pups," trained Pomeranian dogs that will perform amazing tricks and obedience skills, including riding in a toy truck! (related books) tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Pomeranian dogs

The Soda Pups

Tue., 6/18/13, 2:00pm 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Meet the "Soda Pups," trained Pomeranian dogs that will perform amazing tricks and obedience skills, including riding in a toy truck! (related books) tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 6/18/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

treasure

Pirate Scavenger Hunt

Tue., 6/18/13, 6:30pm 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Tweens can find "hidden treasure" by solving word scrambles and puzzles, performing science experiments and deciphering words. The first team to find the treasure will win what's inside. This event is open to children in grades three through five as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: slp wausau children tweens | add to your calendar

monster

Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin

Tue., 6/18/13, 6:30pm 8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Author / researcher Chad Lewis will present a program on the various creepy creatures that allegedly roam rural Wisconsin, including Bigfoot, vampires, werewolves, lake monsters and phantom chickens. (related books) tags: slp paranormal wausau adults teens | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/19/13, 10:00am 11:00am @ MCPL Athens 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. tags: story time music slp athens children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Wed., 6/19/13, 10:30am 11:30am @ Edgar Elementary 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. tags: juggling slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

Dig In & Dig It!

Wed., 6/19/13, 1:00pm 2:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 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. tags: story time music slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

Read Books & Juggle Everything Else

Wed., 6/19/13, 1:30pm 2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford 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. tags: juggling slp stratford children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 6/19/13, 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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

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. tags: story time music slp marathon elementary children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

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. tags: juggling slp wausau children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

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. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

Truly Remarkable Loon

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. tags: juggling slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

tropical fish

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. tags: nature slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

movie poster

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. tags: movie slp wausau teens tweens | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

artful designs

Teen Art Party!

Tue., 7/9/13, 6:30pm 7:30pm @ 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. tags: crafts slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp spencer children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

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. tags: story time music slp edgar elementary children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

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. tags: story time music slp stratford children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

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. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

Professor Marvel

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. tags: slp athens children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

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. tags: story time music slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

Stuart Stotts

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. tags: story time music slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

artful designs

Teen Graffiti Night

Mon., 7/15/13, 6:00pm 7:00pm @ 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. tags: crafts slp spencer teens | add to your calendar

Professor Oops

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. tags: science slp hatley children | add to your calendar

Professor Oops

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. tags: science slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

alcohol

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) tags: history slp wausau adults teens | add to your calendar

artworks

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. tags: slp crafts wausau children tweens | add to your calendar

Professor Oops

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. tags: science slp marathon elementary children | add to your calendar

Professor Oops

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. tags: science slp mosinee children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

artful designs

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. tags: crafts slp stratford teens | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

potted plant

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. tags: crafts gardening slp rothschild teens | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

armadillo

Creatures from Under the Surface

Tue., 7/23/13, 10:00am 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. tags: nature slp story time music wausau children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

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. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

armadillo

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. tags: nature slp story time music wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

super hero

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. tags: slp crafts wausau teens | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Wed., 7/24/13, 10:00am 12:00pm @ Spencer Village Park Children are invited to the park next to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp spencer village park children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Wed., 7/24/13, 10:00am 3:00pm @ MCPL Stratford Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp stratford children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 7/24/13, 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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 7/25/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 7/27/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

potted plant

Painting Pots & Planting Seeds

Mon., 7/29/13, 6:00pm 7:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee 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. tags: crafts gardening slp mosinee teens | add to your calendar

potted plant

Painting Pots & Planting Seeds

Tue., 7/30/13, 3:30pm 4:30pm @ MCPL Athens 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. tags: crafts gardening slp athens teens | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 7/30/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

movie poster

Teen Movie Night

Tue., 7/30/13, 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 teens in grades six through 12 as of the 2012-2013 school year. tags: movie slp wausau teens | add to your calendar

bulldozer

Real Digging Machines

Wed., 7/31/13, 2:00pm 3:00pm @ MCPL Edgar Children can come to the library to learn about and explore "hands on" heavy machinery used for digging. tags: hands-on learning slp edgar children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Thu., 8/1/13, 1:30pm 3:00pm @ MCPL Rothschild Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/1/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/3/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Mon., 8/5/13, 2:00pm 4:00pm @ MCPL Athens Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp athens children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/6/13, 10:00am 12:00pm @ MCPL Hatley Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp hatley children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/6/13, 10:00am 3:00pm @ MCPL Marathon City Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp marathon city children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 8/6/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

swimming children

Pool Party!

Tue., 8/6/13, 1:00pm 7:50pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools Bring your library card for free admission to Wausau-area outdoor public swimming pools! Children's crafts will be offered 1:00-3:00pm at Memorial Pool. tags: slp crafts outdoor recreation wausau outdoor pools children tweens teens | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 8/7/13, 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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/8/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/10/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar

craft supplies

Craft Day!

Tue., 8/13/13, 1:30pm 3:00pm @ MCPL Wausau Children are invited to come to the library for a day of arts and crafts. tags: crafts hands-on learning slp wausau children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue., 8/13/13, 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. tags: slp rothschild children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed., 8/14/13, 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. tags: slp hatley children | add to your calendar

therapy dog

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Thu., 8/15/13, 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. tags: slp wausau children | add to your calendar

LEGO blocks

Family LEGO® Club

Sat., 8/17/13, 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). tags: slp hands-on learning crafts wausau children | add to your calendar