September 28, 2009
Marathon County Public Library is pleased to announce this year’s title for Marathon County Reads is Marley and Me by John Grogan. This touching story about a typical American family and their a-typical dog has touched millions of readers across the country. Join us in celebrating this great book by reading it along with us in October and attending some of the great events we’ve planned.
We have events planned at many of our locations:
Training - How it prevents dogs from going to the shelter presented by: Heidi Drengler-Goethel
Thu., 10/1, 6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
Tue., 10/6, 6pm @ MCPL Wausau
Thu., 10/8, 6pm @ MCPL Wausau
Thu., 10/15, 4pm @ MCPL Edgar
Tue., 10/20, 6:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
Thu., 10/29, 1pm @ MCPL Rothschild
Human Society Showcase, October 3rd 1-3pm
Wausau Headquarters
Crafts with Sparky the Firedog! October 5th 1-3pm
Wausau Headquarters
Therapy Dogs, October 11, 1:30pm
Wausau Headquarters
Marley & Me Storytimes Mon.-Sat., 10/12-17
@ All MCPL Locations-- During this week, all of our regularly scheduled children’s storytimes will be Marley & Me themed storytimes, with songs and activities for all ages! Plus, we will be giving away copies of the book Meet Marley by Natalie Engel! (Supplies are limited, so come early!)
Pet First Aid, October 13, 6pm
Wausau Headquarters
Bite Prevention with Paper Cities Kennel Club, October 17 1pm
Wausau Headquarters
Grooming Tips and Tricks, October 20 6pm
Wausau Headquarters
Marley Movie! October 24- 10am, 1pm, October 25- 1:30pm, October 29, 6pm
Wausau Headquarters
School’s Out Dog Movie Day! October 29, 11am-3pm
Wausau Headquarters
Marathon County Reads (MCR) is a county wide program promoting literacy throughout our communities. We hope everyone in Marathon County will join us in reading Marley and Me and coming to our various events and programs during September/October 2009. Visit www.mcpl.us/reads for more information about these events and other programs going on for Marathon County Reads!
Rachel Cornelius / (Former) Library Specialist