Summer Library Program 2012

Summer Reading Club -- Participants pre-kindergarten through 5th grade (as of fall 2012) may submit Reading Tickets for books read during the summer or for attending Library events. Children under 12 years old receive a free gift bag when they turn in their first ticket. Adult readers may participate as well. Reading Tickets will be entered in regular drawings for prizes all summer long!

Teen Reading Rewards -- Teens who have completed grades 6-12 (as of fall 2012) may participate in Teen Reading Club for cool monthly prizes just for teens! Rewards may be earned by submitting online reading tickets or writing book reviews. Visit www.mcpl.us/teenzone to get started!

Dream Big--Read! -- Dreams and wishes and sleepy-time kisses!  It’s Dream Big-Read, the Summer Library Program @ your MCPL library.  We have so much fun planned this summer for kids, teens and families that you just have to stop in, grab some good reading and go to a program or two. Visiting ... (read_more) | (comment)

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(be notified of events by email) Summer Events:

		Tom Pease -- Tom has an infectious sense of fun! Children of all ages will be laughing out loud, singing along, and joining in his performance. A family favorite!
-- 6/12, 10:30am @ MCPL Wausau  -- 6/12, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau  -- 6/19, 10:00am @ Marathon Elementary  -- 6/20, 10:00am @ MCPL Athens  -- 6/20, 1:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee  -- 7/10, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley  -- 7/11, 10:30am @ Edgar Elementary  -- 7/11, 1:30pm @ MCPL Stratford  -- 7/12, 11:00am @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 7/12, 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 7/24, 10:00am @ MCPL Spencer

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		Craft Day -- Children of all ages are invited for some hands-on arts & crafts! Activities vary by location. Contact your local Marathon County Public Library for details.
-- 6/13, 10:00am-3pm @ MCPL Stratford  -- 6/28, 1:00-3pm @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 7/11, 10:30am-3pm @ MCPL Mosinee  -- 7/18, 10:00am @ Spencer Village Park  -- 7/24, 1:30-3pm @ MCPL Wausau  -- 7/26, 2:00pm @ MCPL Athens  -- 8/1, 2:00pm @ MCPL Edgar

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		Winged Wonders -- Meet a few of Wisconsin’s native raptors, such as hawks, owls, and other birds of prey, and learn about their role in our ecosystem. Presented by the Raptor Education Group.
-- 6/13, 10:00am @ MCPL Spencer  -- 6/13, 1:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee  -- 6/19, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley  -- 6/19, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau  -- 6/27, 10:30am @ Edgar Elementary  -- 6/27, 1:30pm @ MCPL Stratford  -- 7/12, 10:00am @ Marathon Elementary  -- 7/12, 2:00pm @ MCPL Athens

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		Bob Kann -- An accomplished storyteller/magician/juggler, Bob will be sharing imaginative tales about buried treasure, homework machines, hippo sandwiches, kids who can fly and much more!
-- 6/14, 11:00am @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 6/14, 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 6/27, 10:00am @ MCPL Spencer  -- 6/27, 1:00pm @ MCPL Mosinee  -- 7/10, 10:30am @ MCPL Wausau  -- 7/10, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau  -- 7/17, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley  -- 7/17, 2:00pm @ MCPL Athens  -- 7/18, 10:30am @ Edgar Elementary

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Scavenger Hunt / Tue., 6/19, 6:00-8pm @ MCPL Wausau -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Compete for prizes in a high-tech scavenger hunt, using QR codes and other clues! Come alone, or bring a team. Registration required.

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		Professor Marvel's Dream Machines -- Rob and Lynn Halbrook present a children’s show filled with wacky inventions and magical books. A great way for children to experience the power of reading and imagination!
-- 6/26, 10:30am @ MCPL Wausau  -- 6/26, 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau  -- 7/25, 10:00am @ Marathon Elementary  -- 7/25, 1:30pm @ MCPL Stratford  -- 7/26, 11:00am @ MCPL Rothschild  -- 7/26, 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Dream the Night Away / Tue., 6/26, 10:30am @ MCPL Hatley -- A relaxing experience for adults, teens, and kids! Discover the tension-relieving practice of "Svaroopa Yoga,” make your own dream pillow, enjoy chai tea, and learn other relaxing tips.

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Art Party / Pixels & Pages / Tue., 6/26, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Create something new with the Woodson Art Museum and the Center for Visual Arts, and add some art to our graffiti wall. Plus, meet the teen writers and artists featured in our annual teen magazine, Pixels & Pages !

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Tie Dye T-Shirts / Thu., 6/28, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Athens -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) You bring the shirt, we'll supply the materials to create your own "Dream Big" tie dyed t-shirt!

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		Read to a Therapy Dog -- Children of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to well-behaved dogs! (TDI Chapter 184 | Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin)
-- Thursdays, 1-3pm @ MCPL Wausau || 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16 -- Thursdays, 6-7pm @ MCPL Hatley || 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 -- Tuesdays, 6-7pm @ MCPL Rothschild || 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14

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Mad Science Night / Tue., 7/10, 6:00-8pm @ MCPL Wausau -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Meet "Mad Scientist" Shulfer and be prepared for some wacky, messy, and astounding science experiments! (Fire extinguishers will be on hand!)

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		Art Jars -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Learn how to make a plain glass jar into a work of art and self-expression! You bring the jar (clean, clear glass), we'll supply the rest.
-- 7/16, 6:00-7:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee  -- 7/26, 5:30-7:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Rich Baumann / Tue., 7/17, 10:30am AND 2:00pm @ MCPL Wausau -- An uplifting folk music program for children, featuring sing-along songs accompanied by guitar and fiddle!

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"Own the Night" Self Defense / Tue., 7/17, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) A martial arts demo. and introductory lesson in self defense. Wear loose clothing, such as shorts or sweat pants. Registration required; both forms: 1 | 2.

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Improv Comedy / Tue., 7/24, 6:00-8:00pm @ MCPL Wausau -- (Teen Event, Grades 6-12) Come prepared to laugh, learn improvisational games, and explore your creative side! With a little teamwork, you'll learn to listen carefully and think on your feet!

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Woodchucks: Library Night / Sun., 7/29, 5:05pm @ Athletic Park, Wausau -- Join us for a summer evening at the ball park! Children age 12 and younger earn free admission when they turn in their first Reading Ticket! Gates open at 4:05pm.

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Pool Party! / Tue., 8/7, 1:00-7:50pm @ Memorial Park, Wausau -- Swimming and summer fun, plus children’s crafts 1:00-3:00pm! Free admission when you show your library card at the gate!

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