Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Hat Collection
All-Ages Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2019 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Craft Supply Swap Drop-Off Week
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop off items to be swapped at our Craft Supply Swap and receive a ticket for early admission to the swap night on Sept. 26!
A Week of International Dot Day
Children Drop-in Celebrate a week of International Dot Day with an activity where children create pictures around a simple black dot!
Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Family Story Time
Children Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
- Wed., 9/18/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 9/18/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/19/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 9/19/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 9/24/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/24/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 9/24/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/25/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Sat., 9/28/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Play & Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- Wed., 9/18/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/18/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/19/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 9/19/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Tue., 9/24/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/24/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/25/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Fri., 9/27/19, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Medicare Basics
Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare! If you are turning 65, are new to Medicare or changing from an employer-covered plan you will benefit from this free program with the ADRC-CW!
LENA Start
Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Drop-in If you're interested in learning more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products - or if you have tips and concoctions to share with others - join us each month to talk about it!
Needle Arts
All-Ages Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
GrapeVine Session: Advance Care Planning
Adults Registration Learn more about advance care planning for yourself or a loved one during this free program in Rothschild with the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation.
Birch Bark Canoe Decor
Adults Join us at the library and learn how to make a decorative canoe ornament using birch bark, thread, and sticks. Makes a great gift or a unique decoration for your home!
A Pirate's Tale & Treasure Hunt
Children Attend this pirate-themed story time event - or walk the plank!
Book Babies
Children Join us for 20 minutes of "lap sit" story time for children birth to 23 months! Listen and interact with your baby through books, songs, rhymes and other activities.
LEGO® Block Party
Children Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided.
Homemade Journals & Notebooks
Adults & Teens Registration Journals and notebooks contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons will have the opportunity to make their own and also to personalize it with decorations!
CWBF & Veninga Lecture on Religion & Society: Life After Hate
Adults & Teens How does a former skinhead form a friendship with a Sikh and not only write a book together, but also create a group to promote peace and service to others? Hear their powerful story!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Coffee Filter Candy Corn
All-Ages Drop-in Get in the mood for fall by making a craft inspired by a traditional autumn treat - candy corn!
Home School Huddle
Children Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Book Club: "The Great Alone"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about a teen girl and her family, who move to Alaska after her father returns from the Vietnam War.
Soft Circuits: Sewing With Electricity
Adults Registration Crafting and needle arts lovers: Want to up your sewing game? Add some spark with electricity!
Craft Felties!
Teens Drop-in Teens who can sew a stitch, and have even a little imagination, can create a feltie! (And if you can't sew a stitch, we'll show you how!)
"Fluid States" With Heidi Czerwiec
Adults & Teens Hear poet and essayist Heidi Czerwiec during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, and bring your own work to share during an open mic session prior to Heidi's reading!
Craft Supply Swap Day
Adults & Teens Attend our free craft supply swap! Open to swap ticket holders at 5pm and to the general public at 6pm
Fall Craft Night!
Kids & Adults Join us at the Rothschild Library to mark the beginning of fall! We will be making two crafts: yarn pumpkins and decorating pine cones. All supplies are provided including balloons, yarn, paint, and pine cones.
The 2019 Central Wisconsin Book Festival
All-Ages The Central Wisconsin Book Festival returns for its third year to bring a wide variety of authors and artists to the Wausau area for readings, workshops and much more!
Activist Poetry Workshop With Wisconsin Poet Laureate Margaret Rozga
Adults Registration Calling all poets! Join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for a workshop on activist poetry with Wisconsin's Poet Laureate!
Charles Hughes: Hidden Histories of Race in Pop Culture
Adults & Teens We're excited to welcome back to the Wausau area historian and author Charles Hughes to discuss the intersection of pop culture with issues of race!
Hanif Abdurraqib: Readings From "A Fortune for Your Disaster"
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is thrilled that poet, essayist and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib will join us for one of our festival's headline events to read from his newest poetry collection.
Wisconsin State Parks With Scott Spoolman
All-Ages Learn more about the extraordinary geology and history of Wisconsin's state parks during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Homegrown: A Local Writers Panel
Adults & Teens Hear from local writers about their experiences living and writing in the Badger State during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival panel discussion!
Family Memoir Workshop With Jen Rubin
Adults If you've ever thought about writing a family memoir, join us for a workshop during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to learn some tips and techniques!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
We Are Staying: A Family Memoir Reading With Jen Rubin
Adults & Teens Hear a fascinating, true tale with author Jen Rubin of a family, a business and a neighborhood during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival.
CWBF Authors Panel: How (and Why) I Write
Adults & Teens Hear from three acclaimed authors about their writing methods and techniques, and why they do what they do, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival panel discussion!
Madison in the Sixties With Stuart Levitan
Adults & Teens Whether you lived through the 1960s, or you're a history buff yearning to learn, join us for a talk about the scene in Wisconsin's capital city in the Sixties!
"Paris by the Book" & Other Writings With Liam Callanan
Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes award-winning Wisconsin author Liam Callanan to join us for a reading of his work!
Action Into Words: A Reading by Poet Margaret Rozga
Adults & Teens Hear the work of Wisconsin's poetry ambassador during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
A Conversation With Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes writer and artist Craig Thompson back to his native Wisconsin to talk about his work - including a new series partly set in his native Marathon County!
Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail With Melanie McManus
Adults What's it like to hike more than 1,000 miles across Wisconsin? Find out from someone with first-hand knowledge during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Reading & Reception
Adults & Teens Join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to hear poets from around the state read their work, including featured guest Bruce Dethlefsen!
Dead Big Dawg: A Reading With Victoria Houston
Adults One of Wisconsin's most popular authors, Victoria Houston, is coming back to join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to read from and talk about her newest book in the Loon Lake mystery series!
Building Challenge Week
Children Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
Passport Event
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
Family Pajama Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time filled with relaxing stories, music and movement - pajamas, blankets and stuffed animals encouraged!
Star Wars Reads Month
Children Drop-in Visit the library throughout October for various Star Wars-themed crafts and activities!
So Simple Mittens
Adults Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.
MCPL & Reel to Real Film Night: "Not Enough Apologies: Trauma Stories"
Adults Join us for a free screening of a moving documentary on childhood trauma and its impacts on adulthood. This film is offered in partnership with Wisconsin Public Television and the Wisconsin Library Association.
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!
"The Underground Girls of Kabul"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the secret Afghan custom of disguising girls as boys to improve their social prospects.
Pokemon Club
Children Join fellow Pokemon fans for a monthly gathering of all things Pokemon, including new activities each month and the opportunity to play the Pokemon trading card game!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Harvest Fest Story Time & Crafts!
Children Hear fall-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Harvest Fest!
International Travel Trips & Tips: Machu Picchu
Adults Hear about the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu and learn tips for international travel!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Teens Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly
Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms
Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Book Club: "The Cuckoo's Calling"
Adults Join the library Book Club in October to discuss this best-seller by Robert Galbraith!
National Octopus Day Celebration
Children Make two different crafts in celebration of National Octopus Day!
Genealogy Hunters
Adults Are you interested in researching family history, but could use some pointers? Interested in some socializing with your research? Join us for a new monthly genealogy program in Stratford!
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!
Book Club: "Evicted"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this acclaimed non-fiction title!
Books on the Bus
Children Hear stories about city buses, make crafts and take a ride on a Wausau Metro Ride bus!
Book Club: "Turtles All the Way Down"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of October!
Family Adventure Night: Scooby-Doo
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular cartoon character Scooby-Doo during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Internet Basics
Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required. Call 715-261-7230 for more information or to register.
Herbal Hand Soap & Household Cleaners
Adults Learn how to make your own herbal cleaners at this free event!
Warrior Wednesday
Children If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!
"A Fall of Marigolds"
Adults Turn the pages of a variety of books and discuss them with other literary enthusiasts in the Spencer area!
STEAM Projects for Tweens!
Children Drop-in Create a flextangle and coloring mixing wheel during this Wisconsin Science Festival event!
Yarn Weaving Decor
Adults & Teens As the autumn weather turns cooler and the leaves have changed, we are having a cozy DIY night at the Rothschild Library!
A Journey Through Adoption
Adults Join us for a fascinating program as author and father Adam Schnabel talks about the process, and the ups and downs, of adopting his child from Bulgaria.
Fall Craft Day
Children Drop-in Young ones and their parents or caregivers can take advantage of a no-school day and create some fun fall crafts!
STEAM Projects for Kids!
Children Drop-in Create a rainbow paper and build paper structures during this Wisconsin Science Festival event!
Book Club: "The Death of Mrs. Westaway"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who receives a letter regarding a large inheritance only to realize that something strange is afoot.
Book Club: "An American Marriage"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling novel by Tayari Jones!
Hobbies & Crafts Night
All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
"Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club, including October's true tale of murder and chilling conspiracies!
Popsicle Puppets
Children Drop-in Make your own puppets, action figures or fashion dolls during this drop-in event!
Book Club: "My Name Is Lucy Barton"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this book, about a mother and daughter reconnecting with one another in adulthood.
Discover the Paranormal
Adults Fall is a time for ghost stories, spooky costumes and macabre movies, but join us at the library to hear tales from someone who investigates real-world paranormal happenings!
School Safety in America With Author David Perrodin
Adults & Teens Join us for one of two programs on the important topic of school safety with author (and Marathon County native) David Perrodin as he talks about the issue and his new book on school safety!
Children's Matinee: "Toy Story 4"
Children Visit the library for free screenings of the 2019 film "Toy Story 4!"
Book Club: "Frankenstein"
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this classic novel!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children Registration Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room!
Create Shadow Drawings!
Children Kids are welcome to join us for a super fun activity that includes both hands-on craft creation and drawing!
Cooking With Inga Witscher
Adults Join us for another demonstration of creating delicious food with public television's Inga Witscher!
Make Your Own Papel Picado
Kids & Teens Drop-in Join us for a celebration of Mexican culture by making papel picados, a traditional Mexican craft!
Yarn Monster Kid's Craft
Children Kids can make their very own monster (or something less spooky) during this week-long craft event!
What Do You Believe?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by the library for a social event about palm reading, tarot cards, dream interpretation and more, and ask yourself (or others), What do you think and do you believe it?
Monster Mash Story Time
Children Join us for a fun and silly Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Spooky Slime Lab
Kids & Teens Registration Ever wanted to create your very own slime? Now is your chance to try, and to make it spooky, too! If slime's not your jam, try some other creepy creations!
"Scary Stories"
All-Ages Remember those books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? Join us for a documentary about the series, how they influenced a generation and became one of the most-banned titles in the United States.
Recycled Craft Week: Make a Papier Mâché Bowl!
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in the library and show your creativity by designing your very own papier mâché bowl. Your imagination is the only limit!
Leaf Art
All-Ages Drop-in Why wait for fall to see colorful leaves? Stop by the library to create your own piece of leaf art to enjoy year-round!
"Rocketman"
Adults Join us for a free screening of the biopic about the life of legendary musician Elton John, and BYOP (bring your own popcorn)!
Catch Yourself Before You Fall
Adults Stop by the library to learn from an EMT about ways to keep yourself safe at home by avoiding falls, and how EMT's help people who have fallen.
Easy Knit Hat
Adults & Teens Drop-in Ever wanted to learn how to knit a hat? Now is your chance! Stop by our weekly Needle Arts gathering for extra-special instructions on knitting a hat.
Cribbage at the Library
Adults Drop-in If you're a fan of the card game cribbage, stop by the library to play some games with others. If you've never played before, here's a chance to learn!
Teen Karaoke Night
Teens Karaoke in the library? Why not!?! Teens are welcome to join us and belt out some tunes, from new favorites to older standards and even cheesy tracks in between!
Podcast Discussion Group
Adults Patrons are invited to the library to listen to and discuss a popular National Public Radio podcast!
"The Wright Brothers"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the legendary brothers who invented modern flight!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much more! You're sure to find something at a great price and all proceeds benefit the library!
A Week of International Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
Book Club: "The Good Earth"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of November!
Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Book Club: "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"
Adults Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!
Get Your Glow on Story Time
Children Help us light up the library with this glow-in-the-dark story time!
Search & Discover MCPL Databases!
Adults Registration Join us to learn more about all of the incredible databases the Marathon County Public Library has to offer - all available for free with a library card!
Book Club: "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this novel!
Book Club: "The Children"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!
"Frozen" Sing-Along
Children Watch (and sing along to) "Frozen" during fun, family sing-along event!
National Game & Puzzle Week
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!
Book Club: "The Great Alone"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a teen girl and her family, who move to Alaska after her father returns from the Vietnam War.
Book Club: "A Gentleman in Moscow"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling book, about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel in 1920s Russia.
"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine"
Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!
"The Great Alone"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and non-fiction books with the Women's Night Out book club, including Hannah's tale of one family's epic Alaskan adventure!
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library in November when we discuss Backman's 2017 novel!
Create a Pinecone Turkey!
All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!
"Spider-Man: Far From Home"
Adults & Teens Come see the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this free screening!
"Quiet: The Power of Introverts"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about introverts and the advantages they can have in society.
What's Your Plan for 2020?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!
Book Club: "Hello, Universe"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of December!
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Book Club: "The 13th Gift"
Adults Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!
Book Club: "Christmas Caramel Murder"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this fun holiday murder mystery!
Book Club: "The Four Agreements"
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this classic novel!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!
Book Club: "The Deal of a Lifetime"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a man who must reevaluate himself as his son sees him, before he makes a deal to help others.
Book Club: "The Mistletoe Promise"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this book, about two people who pretend to be a couple at Christmastime.
"'Tis the Season"
Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off and story time starts at 6:30pm, with pick-up the following day!
Book Bowl ... the Prequel!
Children Wausau School District students can prepare for the 2020 Book Bowl with fun games centered around this year's selections!
