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"Beneath the Surface" | Teen Summer Library Program

Beneath the Surface

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A special summer program just for teens!

Reading Log Teens can 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! (Deadline: August 24, 2013)

From the Teen Review

"Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling

Rating: Excellent! (5) Read the first book that started the worldwide phenomenon! You have probably seen the movies, but have you read the Harry Potter books? Trust me, they are worth the read. Harry Potter thought he was a normal boy in a normal house in a normal town. Not the ... (read more) | (comment)

From the MCPL Blog

Nintendo Wii @ the Library!

Nintendo Wii @ the Library!

Nintendo Wii is now available for students 8-12 years old in the Tween Scene at the Wausau Library!  The new gaming system offers tweens a new way to learn and experience gaming.   "Why do libraries celebrate gaming? Library gaming programs encourage ... (read more) | (comment)



Featured Events

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Pixels and Pages

"Pixels & Pages" Release

Tue., 5/21/13, 6:30pm 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau Join us as we recognize the talented teen writers and artists whose work will appear in "Pixels & Pages," our annual magazine of poetry, stories and art created by Marathon County teens. Entries in our Teen Publishing Project were selected for publication by teen and staff judges, and the magazine itself was was prepared for publication by graphics communications students at Wausau East High School. tags: writing art wausau teens | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Staff Reviews

"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green

★★★★★ John Green is a master storyteller. He manages to tell the story of a misfit group of teenage cancer patients without pity or sappiness. What emerges instead is a real portrayal of teenagers who happen to have cancer and all of the highs and lows that come with life, death and adolescence. Th ... (read more) | (check it out)

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