CLICK for Babies
Adult Event Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2018 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Summer Craft: Monkey Hats
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own monkey hats! Free, with all supplies provided.
Family Story Time
Children's Event 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.
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Wed., 9/5/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Thu., 9/6/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Sat., 9/8/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 9/12/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
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Play and Learn
Children's Event Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 8/24/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 9/4/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Needle Arts
Adult Event Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!
Book Club: "Ethan Frome"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of August, we'll read and discuss Edith Wharton's 1911 novel about a tragic love triangle. New people are always welcome!
Readers of Classic Lit: "A Farewell to Arms"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of the greatest literature ever written with the Readers of Classic Literature book club!
The Life and Legacy of Crazy Horse
Adult Event Learn more about a legendary figure in American history, Crazy Horse, from members of his own family and the author who helped bring their story to the public!
LEGO® Block Party
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required.
Scrabble Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to play a friendly game of Scrabble during this week-long drop-in event!
Anime After Dark
Adult Event Adults can watch episodes of anime series "Perfect Insider" and "Tokto ESP!" Suitable for adults ages 18+ only.
Create a Card for Grandparents Day!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa, with all supplies provided!
What Was Social Media Before Computers?
Adult Event Join local historian Ronald Draeger as he talks about the ways people stayed in contact with one another in the pre-computer era!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! Two half-hour sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - stop by for either one!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group!
Teen Event Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Sensory Story Time is an inclusive weekly story time that has been adapted to meet the needs of children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, children who simply have difficulty sitting still, and their typically developing peers.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Origami Afternoon
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at the library! All ages welcome.
Pokemon Club
Children's Event 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! Free, with no registration required.
Medicare Cost Saving Options
Adult Event Drop-in Talk to Mike Graper, an outreach specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW), about Medicare and Medicare cost saving options.
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Identity Theft and Protection
Adult Event Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the United States. Join us for this informative presentation because the more you learn about it, the less vulnerable you are!
Book Babies
Children's Event 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. Caregiver-child interaction is stressed in Book Babies, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
A Week of International Dot Day
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in We're turning International Dot Day into Dot Week! Children can use dot markers to color in dot worksheets, and teens can practice their pointillism skills to create artwork. Children and teens can come any time during library hours.
Afternoon Poetry Workshop
Adult Event Are you a poet? Or do you love to write and are looking for an opportunity to enhance your writing skills with that certain creative touch? We are here to help! Join us at the library for an afternoon with poet Dawn Anderson.
Passport Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of September, we'll be reading "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Book Club: "Life After Life"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in September to discuss "Life After Life," about a woman who lives her life over and over again during the early 20th century.
Peculiar Paintings
Children's Event Join us for a mix of fun stories about art and create your own art using a variety of odd materials!
Beyond the Left-Right Divide: Partisan Polarization in the Trump Age
Adult Event Join us as UW-Madison assistant professor Michael Wagner discusses the US's current political divide, what contributes to it and how it may affect our nation's future.
Book Club: "The Magnolia Story"
Adult Event Drop by the library in September for a lively discussion on this book, about the hosts of HGTV's "Fixer Upper!"
LENA Start Marathon County
Adult Event Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Book Club: "The Paris Architect"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of this book, about an architect who is hired to design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish citizen hiding from the Nazis.
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Book Club: "Rosemary"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a discussion of our monthly book club selection. No need to register beforehand and new people are always welcome!
Book Club "The Shadow of the Wind"
Adult Event Have some good times with great books every month during meetings of the library book club!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion on a variety of books during their monthly book club meetings!
Fall Leaves Fall
Children's Event Autumn leaves are falling down! Join us for a special story time and help us welcome in the colorful autumn season with songs, crafts and games.
Home School Huddle
Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
The Surprising Benefits of Playing Video Games
Teen & Adult Event Learn about the positive effects of playing video games from UW-Madison professor C. Shawn Green! Free, no registration required.
Libby E-Books
Adult Event Learn how to use the Libby app to checkout and download e-books and audiobooks for free with your library card!
3D Paper Sculptures
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three dimensional paper sculptures.
Wisconsin Remembers: The Vietnam War Memorial Wall
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library to view the Vietnam War traveling wall, which features a photo of every Wisconsin veteran killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War.
Building Palooza
Children's Event Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
Still Life Sketching
All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!
The History of Scent
Adult Event Adults can learn about the history of scent and make their own perfume or cologne during this free event! Open to adults only, with registration required.
Quilting & Beyond
Adult Event Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Teen & Adult Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!
Banned Books and the Role of Libraries
Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the history behind banned books and how libraries continue to serve their communities during this Banned Books Week program!
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In September, we'll read and discuss "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff, and new people are always welcome!
Readers of Classic Lit: "The Short Stories of Saki"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest literature, including this short story collection!
Teen Book Club: "A Dog's Purpose"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this heartwarming tale about the bond between a dog and his humans.
CWBF: University of Wisconsin Faculty Reading
Adult Event Join us for a fun evening featuring a variety of written works, read live by the University of Wisconsin faculty members who wrote them, during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: Wisconsin's Most Haunted with Craig Nehring and Enid Cleaves
Adult Event Over the years, investigators documented dozens of sites across Wisconsin where they discovered supernatural activity, hauntings and other paranormal activity. Hear firsthand from two people who are among the most knowledgeable!
CWBF: Trace: An Art and Poetry Exhibit
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in We're thrilled to be working with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau to include a special, unique exhibit of poetry and art during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: Fact and Fiction and "Grace": A Live Storytelling Event
Teen & Adult Event Do you have a good story to tell? Whether it's real or one you made up in your own mind, we want to hear it – and other people do, too! Submit a story to read live, or just join us to listen during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: "Dead Presidents" with Brady Carlson
All-Ages Event Join Brady Carlson for a fun tour of U.S. presidential gravesites and monuments, and the interesting ways in which we memorialize our past leaders, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: "A Lakeside Companion" with Ted Rulseh
Teen & Adult Event Join us during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event to learn about the science behind your favorite (or any) lake!
Firefighters: Meet Wausau's Finest
Children's Event Come and listen to some stories read by firefighters from the Wausau Fire Department, hear about fire prevention and get an up-close look at some of their gear and equipment!
CWBF: Wisconsin Jazz Riffs with Kurt Dietrich
All-Ages Event Learn about some of the famous and little-known jazz musicians with Wisconsin connections during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: Comics Workshop with Duachaka Her
Teen & Adult Event Do you have an interest in – maybe even a flair for – comics, cartoons and illustration? Learn more about it and try some art yourself during a workshop with cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
CWBF: Wisconsin's Old-Growth Forests with John Bates
Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the increasingly scarce old-growth forests of Wisconsin with author and naturalist John Bates during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: From Wausau to Montana - Poet Lowell Jaeger
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back home Wausau native and current Montana Poet Laureate Lowell Jaeger!
CWBF: The Fall of Wisconsin with Author Dan Kaufman
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome writer Dan Kaufman, author of "The Fall of Wisconsin," to discuss his book at the state of Badger politics!
Logging and Sawmills of Marathon County
Adult Event Learn about central Wisconsin's logging and sawmill history during this free presentation!
Cotton Swab Flowers
Teen & Adult Event Join us for this fun and creative craft project, where we'll transform some simple household items into beautiful flowers! Free, with all supplies provided.
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Charlotte's Web"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Charlotte's Web," then discuss how the movie compares to E.B. White's classic book!
Meet a Local Police Officer Story Time!
Children's Event Meet a local police officer and hear stories about firefighters, police officers and other public servants!
Scrapbook Night
Adult Event Do you love scrapbooking but lack the time or space to finish your projects? Stop by the library and work on it with other like-minded "scrappers."
Haunted Central Wisconsin
Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children's Event Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Book Club: "My Antonia"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of October, we'll be reading "My Antonia" by Willa Cather! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Fire Safety Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Book Club: "Wonder"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in October to discuss "Wonder," about a young boy with facial differences who attends a public school for the first time after years of homeschooling.
Geology Lab
Children's Event Kids in grades K-5 can work on a variety of geology-themed science projects and experiments, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "The Boys in the Boat"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "The Bright Hour"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Bright Hour," about a woman's journey living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Book Club: "Rebecca"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Rebecca," about a young woman who marries, but her husband and his staff cannot shake the memory of his former wife, Rebecca.
Home and Body Care
Adult Event Learn how to use aromatherapy to combat stress and relax tired muscles!
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling novel by Fredrik Backman!
Book Club "Sulfur Springs"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion on a variety of books during their monthly book club meetings!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Impacts of Wolves on Wisconsin's Deer Population
Adult Event Learn about impacts to Wisconsin's deer population from wolf predation, including some historical and scientific context of this important issue, from a state expert!
Learn about LENA Start!
Adult Event Attend this informational session to learn how you can improve your child's literacy and brain development by enrolling them in the LENA Start program!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children's Event Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!
DIY Masquerade Masks
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this eerie tale about a boy who is raised by the ghosts and other supernatural entities that inhabit a graveyard.
Children's Matinee: "The Incredibles 2"
Children's Event Watch Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles 2" for free at the library!
Scratch Art Creations
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.
Fantastic Beasts Story Time
Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Halloween Craft Day
Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!
Book Speed Dating
Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!
Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of DÃa de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!
Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks
Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Jack and Jane Learn To Read: A Month of Historic Children's Readers
Adult Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout the month of November to see historic children's books on display!
The Fromm Brothers and Their Fur Farm
Adult Event Learn the history of a Marathon County landmark that was, at one time, the largest silver fox and mink farm in the United States! The presentation will be led by Ben Clark of the Marathon County Historical Society.
Hats Off To You!
Adult Event Anna Chilsen-Straub from the Marathon County Historical Society will talk about and show off hats from the 1880's through the 1970's!
Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!
String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
Woodland Wreaths
Adult Event Make your own festive woodland wreath using branches and twigs during this DIY event at the library!
Book Club: "In Harm's Way"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Handmade Holiday Cards
Adult Event Learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards at the library!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of November, we'll be reading "Radium Girls" by Kate Moore! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Meteorology with Justin Loew
Adult Event Learn about the world of meteorology from WAOW Channel 9 weatherman Justin Loew!
Book Club: "The Good Nurse"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book, about a nurse who killed hundreds of people over the course of 16 years.
CraftNight: Fiber Coiling Workshop
Adult Event Want to make a small basket or bowl to keep your things in? Or use your imagination to create a unique small fiber sculpture? Adults can learn the ancient technique of fiber art basket-making!
Get Your Glow On
Children's Event Hear stories that glow and light up, then stick around to make glow-in-the-dark crafts during this fun and unique event!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "A Wrinkle in Time"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Writers' Group
Teen & Adult Event Meet other local writers and share your work during this special event, held during National Novel Writing Month!
Book Club: "Kiss Carlo"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Kiss Carlo," about a family whose lives change dramatically after the delivery of a telegram.
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of David Grann's best-selling book!
Create a Turkey Windsock
Children's Event Make a turkey windsock using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Thanksgiving Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with stories and crafts at MCPL!
DIY Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of November, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric professor who develops a project in order to find himself the perfect wife.
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about two social outcasts who fall in love in 1986.
DIY Gift Bags
Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "The Little Prince"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of December, we'll be reading "The Little Prince" by Antoine Saint-Exupery! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Thomas the Tank Engine
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular character Thomas the Tank Engine during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Book Club: "A Christmas Carol"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this classic holiday tale!
Book Club: "The Prayer Box"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "An Irish Country Christmas"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "An Irish Country Christmas," about a doctor who faces competition from a new physician in town during the holiday season.
Book Club "The Ghost of Christmas Past"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this holiday-themed mystery novel!
Book Club: "Mistletoe Inn"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Tissue Paper Ornaments
Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!
Teen Book Club: "Wonder"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.
NYE Toddler Dance Party!
Children's Event Kids can celebrate the end of 2018 with a toddler dance party featuring music, props and a balloon drop!
Fiber Arts
Adult Event Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!
Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY
Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
