Star Wars Reads Month
Children Drop-in Visit the library throughout October for various Star Wars-themed crafts and activities!
Popsicle Puppets
Children Drop-in Make your own puppets, action figures or fashion dolls during this drop-in event!
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., 10/23/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 10/24/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 10/26/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
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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.
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., 10/23/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 10/25/19, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 10/29/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 10/29/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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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.
"Crossing to Safety"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
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!"
GrapeVine Session: Self-Care
Adults Registration Learn tips for self-care from a registered nurse!
Mischief Managed at the Library
Children Join us in Spencer for a night of Harry Potter magic!
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!
Fall Refrigerator Magnets
All-Ages Make decorative glass magnets in autumn designs!
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!
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.
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 Drop-in Kids can make their very own monster (or something less spooky) during this week-long craft event!
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.
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?
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!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children Join us for a fun and silly Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Pete the Cat Story Time
Children Kids and families can attend this Pete the Cat-themed story time at the library!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!
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.
"Coco" Party
Children Create a variety of crafts inspired by the Disney/Pixar film "Coco"!
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.
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
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)!
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
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!
Coasters!
All-Ages Drop-in Create marker-dyed or decoupage-style coasters!
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!
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!
International Games Week
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
The First Amendment, Government Authority & Nuclear Weapons
Adults & Teens Join us for a fascinating discussion on freedom of the press and how it relates to government authority, with two journalists from The Progressive magazine!
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!
Pine Cone & Felt Owl Craft
Children Drop-in Make a cute owl out of a pine cone and felt!
Harvest Story Time
Children Celebrate the fall harvest with this story time!
Book Club: "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"
Adults Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!
Button Craft Day
All-Ages Make art with buttons of various colors and sizes during this free craft event!
Get Your Glow on Story Time
Children Help us light up the library with this glow-in-the-dark story time!
Flavored Vinegar & Oil
Adults Learn how to make flavored vinegars and oils at home!
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!
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!
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!
Book Club: "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this novel!
Iris Paper Holiday Cards
Adults Registration Adults are welcome to join us for a free craft program and learn a unique folding technique for holiday cards!
Book Club: "The Children"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!
Saturday Spotlight: Pirates
Children Drop-in Learn about pirates through crafts, games and books!
Button Pumpkin Mosaics
Children Celebrate fall and National Button Day at the same time by creating a mosaic!
"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.
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!
Adult Night at the Library: Jar Art
Adults Paint glass jars so they resemble fall creatures during this craft night!
"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!
Story Time Yoga
Children Kids and their caregivers can do yoga during this special story time!
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library in November when we discuss Backman's 2017 novel!
Warrior Wednesday
Children If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!
Create a Pinecone Turkey!
All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!
Make a Gratitude Jar!
Adults Registration Decorate your own gratitude jar!
Pumpkin Pie Craft
Children Make a pumpkin pie using a variety of craft supplies!
Quilting & Beyond
Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects with your friends and neighbors!
Learn to Quilt!
Children Kids can learn the basics of hand quilting!
"The Caine Mutiny"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest books with the Readers of Classic Literature book club, including Herman Wouk's novel about life on a Navy warship.
Winter Bird Feeders
All-Ages Join us at the Rothschild Library for a fun way to make a special treat for our feathered friends that stay with us during the winter!
Glass Jar Candle Holders
Adults Registration Make a painted glass jar candle holder!
So Simple Mittens
Adults & Teens Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.
The Magical World of Narnia
Children Drop-in Make Narnia-themed crafts, play games and more!
Winter Hat Craft
Children Decorate a paper winter hat with crayons and watercolor paints!
"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!
Magazine Trees
All-Ages Looking for another way to use old magazines? Stop in to the library to create your own unique tree using recycled magazines and various crafting supplies.
Watercolor Tile Art
Children Drop-in Kids and tweens can create unique watercolor tile art!
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!
Wooden Winter Coasters
Adults Registration Decorate wooden coasters with winter designs!
Photo Coasters
Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a tile coaster with a personal picture on it!
Book Club: "Christmas Caramel Murder"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this fun holiday murder mystery!
Jingle the Night Away
Children Kids can make holiday crafts!
Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Waste Reduction & Recycling During the Holidays
Adults & Teens Recycling and reducing waste can be confusing, especially during the holidays. Hear tips to reduce waste over the holidays and also how to correctly recycle what's left when gifts are unwrapped!
Book Club: "The Four Agreements"
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this classic novel!
Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes
Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!
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.
Adult Night at the Library: Essential Oil Diffuser Necklaces
Adults Make an oil diffuser necklace during this craft night for adults!
"'Tis the Season"
Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!
It's SNOW-time!
Children Hear stories about winter and snowmen, sing songs, and make crafts!
Glittery Icicle Craft
Children Make a sparkly icicle using recycled plastic and other supplies!
Legends & Folklore of Winter With Chad Lewis
Adults & Teens Join us for a night with author and researcher Chad Lewis and hear strange tales that arise from the depths of the cold, dark winter months!
The Short Stories of Ring Lardner
Adults Take part in a friendly discussion of some of history's greatest written works, including this collection of short stories!
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!
Saturday Spotlight: Penguins
Children Drop-in Learn about penguins through crafts, games and books!
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!
Cut Out Snowflake Day
Children Make cut out paper snowflakes!
Card Playing Day
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!
Winter-Themed Escape Rooms
Children Registration Try to escape one of our winter-themed escape rooms!
Hibernate, Migrate, Activate: How Animals Survive Winter
Children Learn hands-on about animals and their winter habits!
Recycled Paper Decor
All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!
New Year's Eve Story Time
Children Get ready for 2020 with this end-of-the-year story time!
Community Weaving Collaboration
All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!
Winter Board Game Week
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!
Intro to Libby & Downloading E-books!
Adults Registration Learn how to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks available to download for free with your library card!
What's New in Spencer?
Adults Find out the latest on what's happening in Spencer with Spencer Police Chief Shawn Bauer and Village Administrator Paul Hensch!
Internet Basics
Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required.
Book Club: "The Girl Who Smiled Beads"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this autobiographical nonfiction tale!
Book Club: "What Alice Forgot"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this book, about a woman who forgets the last decade of her life after suffering an accident.
Book Club: "Born a Crime"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of January!
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!
Book Club: "The Woman in the Window"
Adults Join the library Book Club in January to discuss this book by A.J. Finn!
Tech Time
Adults Registration Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance in a variety of areas, including basic computer skills, using Microsoft Office, social media and more!
Saturday Spotlight: Blizzards
Children Drop-in Learn about blizzards through crafts, games and books!
Needle Felting Workshop
Adults Drop-in Adults can drop by the library to learn the basics of needle felting!
Mission STEAM
Children Drop-in Experiment with 3-D pens during this week of STEAM!
Book Club: "The Immortalists"
Adults Join us to discuss this riveting, mystical novel by Chloe Benjamin!
Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!
Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!
Library Selfie Week
All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!
Book Club: "Old World Murder"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about museum curator who investigates the mysterious death of one of her customers.
Pine Cone Fire Starters
Adults Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter!
Winter & Spring Card Making
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!
Folk Heart Art
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Book Club: "A Thousand Acres"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of February!
"Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love"
Adults Join us for a screening of a documentary filled with love, longing, a friendship that spanned fifty years and a beloved singer-songwriter!
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adults Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Lisa Wingate!
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!
Book Club: "Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!
Book Club: "An American Marriage"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a newlywed couple who must cope when the husband is sent to prison for a crime he swears he didn't commit.
Book Club: "The Witch Elm"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this gripping novel, about a man who unearths a family mystery while caring for his dying uncle.
Kids Needle Arts Night: Finger Knitting
Kids & Teens Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories!
What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal
Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back to the library for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique or collectable item!
Book Club: "How to Stop Time"
Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Matt Haig!
Dr. Seuss Craft Week!
Children Drop-in Make Dr. Seuss-themed crafts all week long!
Protect Yourself From Scammers
Adults Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud from reps from AARP's Fraud Watch Network!
Book Club: "Too Much Happiness"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of March!
Book Club: "The Sleepwalker"
Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this book by Chris Bohjalian!
Book Club: "Searching for Sylvie Lee"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!
Book Club: "The Last Time I Lied"
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.
Book Club: "Becoming"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama!
Create With a Rainbow Loom®!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own bracelets and other creations using a Rainbow Loom®!
Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere"
Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Celeste Ng!
Book Club: "The Starless Sea"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Erin Morgenstern!
Book Club: "The Buried Giant"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of April!
Book Club: "The Greatest Generation"
Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this book by Tom Brokaw!
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about one of America's most notorious real-life scandals!
Book Club: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"
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.
Book Club: "Unsheltered"
Adults Join us to discuss this historical fiction novel by Barbara Kingsolver!
Milk Jug Bird Feeders
Children Drop-in Make a bird feeder out of recycled milk jugs!
Book Club: "The Hate U Give"
Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!
Book Club: "Where the Crawdads Sing"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling mystery novel!
Book Club: "The President Is Missing"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about what happens after the president of the United States vanishes without a trace.
Book Club: "The Last Days of Night"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about a heated legal case involving Thomas Edison and one of his rivals.
Book Club: "Since We Fell"
Adults Join us to discuss this suspense novel by Dennis Lehane!