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"Dig Into Reading" | Children's Summer Library Program
Activities and events for children of 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!
Featured Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).