Community Weaving Collaboration

All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!

• 1/2–3/19/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!

Children Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!

• 2/3–2/28/20 @ MCPL Edgar

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Mission STEAM: Marble Maze Run

Children Drop-in Make your own marble race track during this week of STEAM!

• 2/24–2/29/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Secret Code Bracelets

Kids & Adults Drop-in Use binary patterns to create words of affirmation for a bracelet, necklace or different unique craft!

• 2/24–2/29/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity during these fun, 60-90 minute programs offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.

• Thu., 2/27/20, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 2/27/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Edgar
• Fri., 2/28/20, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 3/3/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 3/3/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 3/4/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Wed., 3/4/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 3/4/20, 2:30–3:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
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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 filled with stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Thu., 2/27/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Edgar
• Thu., 2/27/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
• Sat., 2/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 3/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 3/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 3/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Stratford
• Wed., 3/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 3/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 3/4/20, 2–2:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Preschool Story Time

Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.

• Thu., 2/27/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Preschool Art Lab: Mystery Painting

Children Drop-in Young ones and their parents or caregivers are welcome to drop in and create mysterious art together!

• Fri., 2/28/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Duct Tape Palooza

Kids & Teens Drop-in Tweens and Teens are welcome to join us on a no-school day in Mosinee to get creative with duct tape!

• Fri., 2/28/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Dr. Seuss Craft Week!

Children Drop-in Make Dr. Seuss-themed crafts all week long!

• 3/2–3/6/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Month of Crafts & Coloring

Children Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!

• 3/2–3/27/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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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.

• Mon., 3/2/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Adult Night at the Library: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Adults are welcome to join us for a night of fun crafts and socializing!

• Mon., 3/2/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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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

• Mon., 3/2/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Tech Time: Technology Assistance

Adults Drop-in Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance!

• Mon., 3/2/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Protect Yourself From Scammers

Adults Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud from reps from AARP's Fraud Watch Network!

• Tue., 3/3/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Tales for Tots

Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!

• Tue., 3/3/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 3/3/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Needle Arts

Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

• Tue., 3/3/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 3/3/20, 2–5pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 3/5/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 3/17/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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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.

• Tue., 3/3/20, 1–7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Sat., 3/7/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Sat., 3/14/20, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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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!

• Tue., 3/3/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 3/4/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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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!

• Thu., 3/5/20, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Art Cluster Showcase & Reception

Kids & Adults Drop-in Visit the the library Children's Department anytime from March 7 through March 20 to see the 2019-2020 Art Cluster students' masterpieces!

• Sat., 3/7/20, 11:30am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Medicare Basics

Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 3/11/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar
• Sat., 3/14/20, 10:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 3/19/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Mon., 4/6/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Marathon City
• Thu., 4/9/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 4/15/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Book Club: "Too Much Happiness" by Alice Munro

Adults Attend a lively discussion of this book club's pick for the month of March!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Family Adventure Night: Gnomes & Trolls

Children There's no place like Gnome night in Edgar for our monthly family adventure!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Sleepwalker" by Chris Bohjalian

Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this book by Chris Bohjalian!

• Tue., 3/10/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Genealogy Hunters

Adults Pick up some tips during this monthly genealogy program!

• Wed., 3/11/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Springtime Yarn-Wrapped Wreath

Adults Welcome spring by making a bright and cheerful decoration for your front door!

• Wed., 3/11/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Up in Arms" by John Temple

Adults Stop by the library for a fun, engaging talk about a wide variety of books, including Temple's account of the Bundy family!

• Thu., 3/12/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Searching for Sylvie Lee" by Jean Kwok

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!

• Thu., 3/12/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Bottle Cap Magnets

Adults & Teens Drop-in Who knew bottle caps could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!

• 3/16–3/21/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Last Time I Lied" by Riley Sager

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who returns to the summer camp where all of her bunk mates disappeared years before.

• Mon., 3/16/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Edgar Passport Event

Adults Folks in the Edgar area will have the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport locally for your next international adventure!

• Mon., 3/16/20, 2:30–6:45pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Hobbies & Crafts Night

Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

• Mon., 3/16/20, 3–7pm @ MCPL Hatley
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As the Page Turns
"Whistling Past the Graveyard" by Susan Crandall

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 3/16/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Women's Night Out
"Heartland" by Sarah Smarsh

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including Smarsh's look at intergenerational poverty.

• Mon., 3/16/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama!

• Tue., 3/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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MCPL Movie Night
"Knives Out"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of this acclaimed, star-studded mystery starring Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer and others, and bring your popcorn!

• Tue., 3/17/20, 5:30–7:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft

Children Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the library after our Spring-Themed Story Time and create a butterfly craft using brightly painted bow-tie pasta!

• Wed., 3/18/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Athens

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Warrior Wednesday

Kids & Teens Drop-in If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!

• Wed., 3/18/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Bad Art Night

Adults Adults are welcome for a fun, pressure-free night of creating art that may be hard to look at, but fun to make!

• Thu., 3/19/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Spring Sticker Celebration

Children Celebrate spring with stickers and decorate a variety of crafts in a unique way!

• Fri., 3/20/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create With a Rainbow Loom®!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own bracelets and other creations using a Rainbow Loom®!

• Fri., 3/20/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Friends of MCPL Saturday Sale

All-Ages Drop-in We know our community loves the Friends of MCPL quarterly sale, so we're giving members of our Friends group some extra time to shop with a special Saturday sale!

• Sat., 3/21/20, 9:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Saturday Spotlight: Breakfast

Children Drop-in Visit the library anytime on Saturday, March 21st to celebrate our favorite meal of the day - breakfast! - with stories and crafts.

• Sat., 3/21/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Escape Room Family Adventure

All-Ages Registration Do you have what it takes to get out of our escape room? Kids and families can put their problem-solving and intuition skills to the test to make it out of our pop-up escape room during Spring Break!

• 3/23–3/27/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Coding a LEGO® Maze

All-Ages Drop-in Enjoy an offline coding activity with your kids by creating a LEGO maze!

• 3/23–3/28/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Spring Craft Week

Children Drop-in Need some fun during your spring break in Marathon City? Stop by the library anytime we're open and keep your creativity going with spring crafts!

• 3/23–3/28/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Flutes for Kids!

Children It's fun to make an instrument, or to play an instrument, but you can join us for this fun program and do both!

• Mon., 3/23/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Cultures in Conflict on the Roof of the World: China & Tibet

Adults Join us for an engaging talk on the history of Tibet, its occupation by China starting in the 1950s and points of conflict between the two countries and cultures that continue to this day.

• Mon., 3/23/20, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Minute to Win It: For Tweens

Children Tweens, come celebrate your spring break with some friendly competition in a series of crazy games and challenges with only 60 seconds to do them!

• Tue., 3/24/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Celeste Ng!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell

Adults Drop-in Stop in for the Readers of Classic Literature's discussion of Orwell's dystopian tale or join them a different month's talk of literary classics!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Turmeric Dyed Tote Bags

Adults Registration Learn a new, natural way of adding bright color to clothes and other cloth material!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Spring Break Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this Spring Break afternoon playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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How to Make a Pawsome Friend

Children Join us for a fun, informative program with members of the Paper Cities Kennel Club (and their dogs!) to learn about interacting with familiar and unfamiliar canines!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 2:30–3:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Preschool Art Lab: Rubber Band/Yarn Stamping

Children Young patrons and their parents or caregivers are invited to drop in and create art together!

• Thu., 3/26/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Marble Maze Run

Children Join us during Spring Break to make your own marble maze run!

• Thu., 3/26/20, 12:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Children It's fun to piece puzzles together but we bet it will be even more fun to create your own puzzle!

• Fri., 3/27/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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.

• Sat., 3/28/20, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Mission STEAM: Dash & Dot Robots

Children Drop-in Young patrons are invited to experiment with coding and robotic technology using the Dash & Dot robot kits!

• 3/30–4/4/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Spencer Passport Event

Adults Drop-in Spencer-area patrons will have the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport locally for your next international adventure!

• Mon., 3/30/20, 2:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Knitting Without Needles

All-Ages Ever wanted to knit without needles? Now is the prefect time to learn just how much you can accomplish with your own fingers, hands and arms!

• Tue., 3/31/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States"

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 4/1/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Children's Festival

Children Drop-in Stop by MCPL's booth at the 47th annual Children's Festival at Marathon Park to learn more about the library - including a sneak peek at summer events!

• Sat., 4/4/20, 9am–3pm @ Marathon Park

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DIY Headphone Organizer

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a simple craft that will help keep your headphones or earbuds from getting tangled!

• 4/6–4/11/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit

Teens Drop-in Work with a littleBits electronic synth kit during this week of STEAM!

• 4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"

Children Join us for a special story time with local children's author Karen Lorge!

• Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Tue., 4/21/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
• Wed., 4/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Sat., 5/2/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau

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Art for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Create a Collage Animal Picture

Adults Registration Join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we create collages with a couple of simple supplies!

• Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Erin Morgenstern!

• Thu., 4/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders

All-Ages To celebrate spring, stop in and create your own one-of-a-kind photo holder!

• Fri., 4/10/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of April!

• Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Family Adventure Night: Superheroes!

Children Hear stories about superheroes and make fun crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

• Mon., 4/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Hens & Chicks Planted in Every Pot

Adults Bring a little plant into your life and learn more about succulents too, with this fun the library program!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw

Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this book by Tom Brokaw!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Bracelet Yarn Weaving

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make creative and colorful bracelets!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Teen Fandom Trivia Night

Teens Answer trivia questions about Harry Potter, Doctor Who, the Lord of the Rings and more during this teen trivia night!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Yoga Story Time

Children Kids and their caregivers can do yoga during this special story time!

• Wed., 4/15/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee

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Ransom Note Magnetic Poetry

Adults Make magnetic poetry letters using magazines and other supplies!

• Wed., 4/15/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir!

• Thu., 4/16/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"The Cherry Harvest" by Lucy Sanna

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Thu., 4/16/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Write Your Truth: Coping With Trauma & Mental Health Through Words

Adults Join us in Rothschild for writing programs exploring creative nonfiction, including ways to write about difficult topics and trauma.

• Thu., 4/16/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Saturday Spotlight: Farms

Children Drop-in Learn about farms through crafts, games and books!

• Sat., 4/18/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Flower Photo Pops

Children Is it Spring yet? You can create a bit of Spring to take home with you with these fun photo collages!

• Sat., 4/18/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Mission STEAM: Gravity Maze

Children Drop-in Create a gravity maze during this week of STEAM!

• 4/20–4/25/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about one of America's most notorious real-life scandals!

• Mon., 4/20/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion among lit lovers during the Women's Night Out book club!

• Mon., 4/20/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne

Children Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling book, about the son of a Nazi officer who befriends a boy living in a concentration camp.

• Tue., 4/21/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Author D. Strack: The Do's & Don'ts of Writing a Book

Adults Ever been interested in writing a book and not sure where to start? Join us at the library and talk with a local author who's been through the process!

• Tue., 4/21/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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MCPL Movie Night
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

All-Ages Join us for a free screening of this newer film about one of television's most-beloved stars, Mr. (Fred) Rogers!

• Tue., 4/21/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Earth Day Story Time & Stained Glass Craft

Children Celebrate Earth Day with stories, a craft and more!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Unsheltered" by Barbara Kingsolver

Adults Join us to discuss this historical fiction novel by Barbara Kingsolver!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather

Adults Drop-in Read and discuss some of history's greatest written works, including Cather's classic about a woman determined to make a life and a farm for herself.

• Wed., 4/22/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Milk Jug Bird Feeders

Children Drop-in Make a bird feeder out of recycled milk jugs!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 1–7pm @ MCPL Hatley

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Traveling Trunk of Aprons

Adults Get a historical look at aprons during this event with the Marathon County Historical Society!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Animal Erasure Paintings

Children Learn about animals, ecosystems and more during this art event!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 11am–4pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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National Poetry Month Celebration With Max Garland

Adults Join the library and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets for a National Poetry Month celebration with award-winning writer Max Garland, and bring your own poems for an open mic session!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 5:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Preschool Art Lab: Tissue Paper Painting

Children Drop-in Preschoolers can make colorful tissue paper paintings!

• Fri., 4/24/20, 12–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Create Colored Paper Spinners!

Children Make a colorful paper spinner!

• Fri., 4/24/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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May Day Baskets

Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket!

• Thu., 4/30/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Drop-in Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the Honor Flight in May!

• 5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Make Your Own Notebook

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make and decorate your own notebook, journal or diary during Screen-Free Week!

• 5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Kid-Made Flower Cards

Children Drop-in Children and their parents or caretakers are welcome to create handmade cards at the Athens branch during the week of May 4th - 9th!

• 5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Create Your Own BB-8

Children Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!

• Mon., 5/4/20, 3–3:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Fri., 5/8/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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MCPL Movie Night
"Bombshell"

Adults Join us for a free screening of the acclaimed film "Bombshell," based on a true story of former Fox News anchors who sue their boss over sexual harassment.

• Mon., 5/4/20, 6–7:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Healthy Living for Your Mind & Body

Adults Learn different tips for staying healthy during this free talk!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Make Your Own Mini Piñatas

Children Drop-in Create your own mini piñatas!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Marathon County: Window Capitol of the World

Adults Join us for a presentation by the Marathon County Historical Society about one of the county's lesser-known - but historically vital - industries: window manufacturing.

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
• Tue., 6/23/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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MCPL DIY
Paper Flowers

Adults Make paper flowers in a variety of styles and materials!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams & David Fisher

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Spring Refrigerator Magnets

All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 3–6pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Who's Responsible for All This Waste?

Adults Join us at the library for a presentation on Marathon County's Solid Waste Department with its director, Meleesa Johnson, and learn how to play a role in waste reduction!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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As the Page Turns
"White Chrysanthemum" by Mary Lynn Bracht

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!

• Tue., 5/12/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this young adult novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Check Your Facts About Dogs & Cats

Adults Join us for a discussion with a veterinary technician about our canine and feline companions, find books and other info and bring your own questions!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling mystery novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Endangered Species Craft Day

Children Learn more about some of our planet's endangered species - including the efforts of a local couple to help baby turtles in Mexico! - and make some fun crafts, too!

• Fri., 5/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Saturday Spotlight: Dragons

Children Drop-in Learn about dragons through crafts, games and books!

• Sat., 5/16/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Beginning Beekeeping

Adults If you've considered beekeeping as a source for fresh honey, or to support a population of important pollinators, join us to learn the basics to get started!

• Sat., 5/16/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens

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Mission STEAM: Gizmos & Gadgets

Children Drop-in Experiment with different electronic building tools during this week of STEAM!

• 5/18–5/22/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The President Is Missing" by James Patterson

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about what happens after the president of the United States vanishes without a trace.

• Mon., 5/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about a heated legal case involving Thomas Edison and one of his rivals.

• Tue., 5/19/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Vermicomposting: Easy, Year-Round Composting for the Garden

Adults Learn about the process of composting with worms - which might sound gross but is actually super easy and clean, provides rich soil for your garden and can be done throughout the year!

• Wed., 5/20/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Flower Wreath

Adults Registration Join us at the library to create your own flower wreath that can be enjoyed throughout the whole year!

• Thu., 5/21/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Since We Fell" by Dennis Lehane

Adults Join us to discuss this suspense novel by Dennis Lehane!

• Wed., 5/27/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Preschool Art Lab: Cardboard Sculptures

Children Drop-in Make creative sculptures out of cardboard during this free craft event!

• Thu., 5/28/20, 12–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Maple Seed Dragonflies

All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own version of one of summer's prettiest insects - the dragonfly!

• 6/1–6/6/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms

Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!

• Tue., 6/2/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Running With Sherman" by Christopher McDougall

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group

Adults Learn more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products during this monthly event!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 3–4:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
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World Oceans Day

Children Join us for a fun morning of stories, fish and other oceanic creatures, and crafts during our annual World Oceans Day celebration!

• Sat., 6/6/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sidewalk Chalk Art

Kids & Teens Drop-in Draw sidewalk chalk creations outside the library!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Fairy Wand Creation Station

Children Drop-in Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to stop by the library to create their own magical fairy wand!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of June!

• Mon., 6/8/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 7/14/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary
• Tue., 7/14/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Hatley Book Club: Free-For-All!

Adults Join the library Book Club in June to discuss this book any book you have recently read during this one-time free-for-all!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Paws to Read

Children Drop-in Young readers can improve their reading skills or keep skills sharp throughout the summer by reading to well-behaved therapy dogs!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 6/11/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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DIY Mosaic Art

Adults Registration Adults are invited to the library to create their own mosaic art!

• Wed., 6/10/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling sequel by Margaret Atwood!

• Thu., 6/11/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Jack & the Beanstalk Plant Growing

Children Drop-in Kids can plant their own bean and watch it grow throughout the summer!

• 6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Spencer
• Sat., 6/20/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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Superhero Week

Children Drop-in Patrons can discover their inner superhero during a special craft week at the library!

• 6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this best-selling novel!

• Mon., 6/15/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!

• Tue., 6/16/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/16/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 6/17/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 6/18/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary
• Tue., 6/23/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
• Tue., 6/23/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 6/25/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 6/25/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 7/29/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 7/29/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller, about a mother accused of murdering her eight year-old autistic son.

• Tue., 6/16/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Children Drop-in Drop your best stuffed friend off at the library for a sleepover!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30am–4pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Three Little Pigs Building

Children Hear retellings of this classic tale and make your own model house!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 7/16/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Create an Art Journal

Adults & Teens Make and decorate your own journal!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Rick Riordan Party

Kids & Teens Make crafts and engage in other fun activities related to the books of Rick Riordan!

• Mon., 6/22/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Zoozort

Children All ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.

• Wed., 6/24/20, 10–11am @ Edgar High School
• Wed., 6/24/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 7/8/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 7/8/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Identicals" by Elin Hilderbrand

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand!

• Wed., 6/24/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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John Kinville & the Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls

Adults Learn about a short-lived, all-female chapter of the KKK that operated in the '20s and '30s in Wisconsin.

• Thu., 6/25/20, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Library Learning
Goodreads

Adults Registration Learn how to use the literary social media site Goodreads!

• Fri., 6/26/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Brain on Fire" by Susannah Cahalan

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 7/1/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Spencer Scavenger Hunt

Children Drop-in Visit the library and embark on a scavenger hunt around the Village of Spencer!

• 7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Spencer

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Going Batty: Bat Management in Wisconsin

Adults Hear about bats in Wisconsin from Natural Resources Educator Pam Resech!

• Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Duke Otherwise

Children Join spirited musician Duke Otherwise for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!

• Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary
• Tue., 7/7/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 7/8/20, 10:30–11:30am @ Edgar Elementary
• Wed., 7/8/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 7/9/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
• Thu., 7/9/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Jennifer Weiner!

• Thu., 7/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Howards End" by E.M. Forster

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of July!

• Mon., 7/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella

Adults Join the library Book Club in July to discuss this book by Lisa Scottoline!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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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!

• Fri., 7/17/20, 11am–4pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The Winner" by David Baldacci

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who is sought by the FBI and a dangerous man after becoming wealthy by fraud.

• Mon., 7/20/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this true story, about a woman's whose cells were used, unbeknownst to her, to develop cures, vaccines and tests for a variety of illnesses.

• Tue., 7/21/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Ollivander's Wand Shop

Kids & Teens Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!

• Thu., 7/23/20, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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The History of Tea

Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!

• Fri., 7/24/20, 11am–12:30pm @ MCPL Hatley

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A Magic Tree House Pirate-Themed Escape Room

Children Registration Attempt to escape from this Magic Tree House-themed escape room!

• Mon., 7/27/20, 1–6pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Mrs. Everything" by Jennifer Weiner

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Jennifer Weiner!

• Wed., 7/29/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Free Pool Day

Kids & Teens Drop-in Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at Wausau's outdoor pools just by showing their library card! One card per family.

• Tue., 8/4/20, 12am–11:59pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools

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Hot Off the Grill

Adults Learn different ways to prepare beef on the grill!

• Tue., 8/4/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "The Moment of Lift" by Melinda Gates

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 8/5/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of August!

• Mon., 8/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Before I Go to Sleep" by S.J. Watson

Adults Join the library Book Club in August to discuss this book by S.J. Watson!

• Tue., 8/11/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal!

• Thu., 8/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about four siblings who find out the exact date that each of them will die, and how their lives play out.

• Mon., 8/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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DIY: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Registration Make a decorative coaster with pressed flowers and other supplies!

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Lost Roses" by Martha Hall Kelly

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about three women who travel from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War I.

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling memoir by Michelle Obama!

• Wed., 8/26/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Louise Erdrich!

• Thu., 9/10/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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