International Games Week

All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!

• 11/11–11/15/19 @ MCPL Mosinee
• 11/11–11/16/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Pine Cone & Felt Owl Craft

Children Drop-in Make a cute owl out of a pine cone and felt!

• 11/12–11/15/19 @ MCPL Athens

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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.

• Fri., 11/15/19, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 11/19/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 11/19/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 11/20/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 11/20/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 11/21/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 11/21/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
• Wed., 12/11/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
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Saturday Spotlight: Pirates

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

• Sat., 11/16/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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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. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Sat., 11/16/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 11/19/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 11/19/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 11/19/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 11/20/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
• Wed., 11/20/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
• Thu., 11/21/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
• Wed., 12/4/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Thu., 12/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
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Button Pumpkin Mosaics

Children Celebrate fall and National Button Day at the same time by creating a mosaic!

• Sat., 11/16/19, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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"Frozen" Sing-Along

Children Watch (and sing along to) "Frozen" during fun, family sing-along event!

• Sun., 11/17/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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National Game & Puzzle Week

All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!

• 11/18–11/23/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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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., 11/18/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah

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.

• Mon., 11/18/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles

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.

• Mon., 11/18/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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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!

• Mon., 11/18/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Adult Night at the Library: Jar Art

Adults Paint glass jars so they resemble fall creatures during this craft night!

• Mon., 11/18/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

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

• Mon., 11/18/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Women's Night Out
"The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah

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!

• Mon., 11/18/19, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Tales for Tots

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

• Tue., 11/19/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 11/19/19, 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., 11/19/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 11/20/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City
• Tue., 11/26/19, 3–6pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 12/5/19, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau
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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.

• Tue., 11/19/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
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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.

• Tue., 11/19/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
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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., 11/19/19, 1–3pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Guatemala: Current Events & Coffee

Adults Join us for an interesting and engaging presentation about Guatemala - its history, current events and its coffee!

• Tue., 11/19/19, 4–5:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Story Time Yoga

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

• Wed., 11/20/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee

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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.

• Wed., 11/20/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman

Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library in November when we discuss Backman's 2017 novel!

• Wed., 11/20/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Warrior Wednesday

Children If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!

• Wed., 11/20/19, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Harvest Story Time

Children Celebrate the fall harvest with this story time!

• Thu., 11/21/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City

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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!

• Thu., 11/21/19, 7–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens
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Census 2020 Information Session

Adults Census Day 2020 will be here before we know it! Join us to learn more about the census and possible ways to get involved.

• Thu., 11/21/19, 7–8pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Thu., 12/5/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
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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., 11/23/19, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Create a Pinecone Turkey!

All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!

• 11/25–11/27/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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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.

• Mon., 11/25/19, 3–6pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 12/3/19, 9am–5pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Sat., 12/14/19, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Make a Gratitude Jar!

Adults Registration Decorate your own gratitude jar!

• Mon., 11/25/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Pumpkin Pie Craft

Children Make a pumpkin pie using a variety of craft supplies!

• Tue., 11/26/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Quilting & Beyond

Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects with your friends and neighbors!

• Tue., 11/26/19, 1–3pm @ Stratford Community Hall
• Tue., 1/28/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Learn to Quilt!

Children Kids can learn the basics of hand quilting!

• Tue., 11/26/19, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Readers of Classic Literature
"The Caine Mutiny" by Herman Wouk

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.

• Wed., 11/27/19, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL DIY
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!

• Sat., 11/30/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Glass Jar Candle Holders

Adults Registration Make a painted glass jar candle holder!

• Mon., 12/2/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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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., 12/2/19, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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MCPL DIY
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.

• Tue., 12/3/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
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The Magical World of Narnia

Children Drop-in Make Narnia-themed crafts, play games and more!

• Tue., 12/3/19, 3–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Winter Hat Craft

Children Decorate a paper winter hat with crayons and watercolor paints!

• Tue., 12/3/19, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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MCPL Movie Night
"Spider-Man: Far From Home"

Adults & Teens Come see the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this free screening!

• Tue., 12/3/19, 6–8:15pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Nonfiction @ Night
"Quiet: The Power of Introverts" by Susan Cain

Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about introverts and the advantages they can have in society.

• Wed., 12/4/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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What's Your Plan for 2020?

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!

• 12/5–12/12/19 @ MCPL Athens

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MCPL DIY
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.

• Thu., 12/5/19, 3–6pm @ MCPL Hatley

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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., 12/5/19, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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MCPL DIY
Watercolor Tile Art

Children Drop-in Kids and tweens can create unique watercolor tile art!

• Fri., 12/6/19, 10am–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party

Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!

• Sat., 12/7/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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

• Mon., 12/9/19, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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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!

• Mon., 12/9/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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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.

• Tue., 12/10/19, 9–10am @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The 13th Gift" by Joanne Huist Smith

Adults Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!

• Tue., 12/10/19, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Wooden Winter Coasters

Adults Registration Decorate wooden coasters with winter designs!

• Tue., 12/10/19, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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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!

• Wed., 12/11/19, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Building Challenges

Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!

• Wed., 12/11/19, 3:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Photo Coasters

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a tile coaster with a personal picture on it!

• Wed., 12/11/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Christmas Caramel Murder" by Joanne Fluke

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this fun holiday murder mystery!

• Thu., 12/12/19, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Jingle the Night Away

Children Kids can make holiday crafts!

• Thu., 12/12/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Holiday Waste Reduction & Recycling

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!

• Thu., 12/12/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz

Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this classic novel!

• Thu., 12/12/19, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Athens

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Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes

Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!

• Sat., 12/14/19, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!

• 12/16–12/20/19 @ MCPL Mosinee
• 12/16–12/20/19 @ MCPL Athens
• 12/16–12/23/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Deal of a Lifetime" by Fredrik Backman

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.

• Mon., 12/16/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "The Mistletoe Promise" by Richard Paul Evans

Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this book, about two people who pretend to be a couple at Christmastime.

• Mon., 12/16/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Adult Night at the Library: Essential Oil Diffuser Necklaces

Adults Make an oil diffuser necklace during this craft night for adults!

• Mon., 12/16/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"'Tis the Season" by Lorna Landvik

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

• Mon., 12/16/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer
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It's SNOW-time!

Children Hear stories about winter and snowmen, sing songs, and make crafts!

• Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley

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Glittery Icicle Craft

Children Make a sparkly icicle using recycled plastic and other supplies!

• Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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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!

• Tue., 12/17/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Readers of Classic Literature
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!

• Wed., 12/18/19, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

• Wed., 12/18/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Saturday Spotlight: Penguins

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

• Sat., 12/21/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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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!

• Thu., 12/26/19, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Cut Out Snowflake Day

Children Drop-in Make cut out paper snowflakes!

• Fri., 12/27/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Card Playing Day

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!

• Sat., 12/28/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Winter-Themed Escape Rooms

Children Registration Try to escape one of our winter-themed escape rooms!

• 12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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Hibernate, Migrate, Activate: How Animals Survive Winter

Children Learn hands-on about animals and their winter habits!

• Mon., 12/30/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Mon., 12/30/19, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Recycled Paper Decor

All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!

• 12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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New Year's Eve Story Time

Children Get ready for 2020 with this end-of-the-year story time!

• Tue., 12/31/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild

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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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Winter Board Game Week

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!

• 1/6–1/10/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Library Learning
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!

• Mon., 1/6/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 1/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild

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Adult Night at the Library: Origami

Adults Adults are invited to join us for a fun, kid-free night of crafts and socializing! In January we'll try the art of origami!

• Mon., 1/6/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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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!

• Tue., 1/7/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Reason for Hope" by Jane Goodall

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

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

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Library Learning
Internet Basics

Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required.

• Wed., 1/8/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "Mr. Dickens & His Carol" by Samantha Silva

Adults You're invited to read a fictitious twist about Charles Dickens and join us to discuss the book at the library's book club!

• Thu., 1/9/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Girl Who Smiled Beads" by Clemantine Wamariya

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this autobiographical nonfiction tale!

• Thu., 1/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah

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

• Mon., 1/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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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!

• Mon., 1/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Family Adventure Night: Curious George

Children Join us for a fun night of stories and crafts with that ever-curious monkey and the man in the yellow hat!

• Mon., 1/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn

Adults Join the library Book Club in January to discuss this book by A.J. Finn!

• Tue., 1/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Puppet Workshop

Children Learn about puppetry and make your own sock puppets!

• Tue., 1/14/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Stratford

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MCPL Movie Night
"The Peanut Butter Falcon"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of a new movie that's been called "a modern-day Mark Twain fable!"

• Tue., 1/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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As the Page Turns
"Cane River" by Lalita Tademy

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

• Thu., 1/16/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
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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!

• Fri., 1/17/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Saturday Spotlight: Blizzards

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

• Sat., 1/18/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Mission STEAM

Children Drop-in Experiment with 3-D pens during this week of STEAM!

• 1/21–1/25/20 @ MCPL Rothschild
• 2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Marathon City
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Needle Felting Workshop

Adults Drop-in Adults can drop by the library to learn the basics of needle felting!

• 1/21–1/24/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Pete the Cat Story Time

Children Hear Pete the Cat tales and make a craft during this special story time!

• Tue., 1/21/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "What Alice Forgot" by Liane Moriarty

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.

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

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Book Club: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting, mystical novel by Chloe Benjamin!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Sewing With Electricity: The Basics

Adults Registration Crafting and needle arts lovers: Want to take your sewing skills to the next level? Add some spark your projects (literally) with electricity!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 1–1:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sewing With Electricity: Stuffy Making

Adults Registration Take your sewing to the next level by creating a stuffy that uses electricity and LED lighting!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Podcast Discussion Group

Adults Patrons are invited to the library to listen to, and discuss, a popular environment-focused podcast!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's

Adults Join us for a presentation by an Alzheimer's Association representative about legal and financial planning for someone who has Alzheimer's Disease.

• Thu., 1/23/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!

Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!

• Sat., 1/25/20, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Library Selfie Week

All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!

• 1/27–1/31/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Book Club: "Old World Murder" by Kathleen Ernst

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about museum curator who investigates the mysterious death of one of her customers.

• Mon., 1/27/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Pine Cone Fire Starters

Adults Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter!

• Mon., 1/27/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Preschool Art Lab: Snowball Painting

Children Drop-in Make festive winter paintings using free craft supplies!

• Fri., 1/31/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Children Put your heart into a unique piece of art during our "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" at the library!

• Fri., 1/31/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Winter & Spring Card Making

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!

• 2/3–2/8/20 @ MCPL Hatley
• 2/3–2/7/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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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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Adult Night at the Library: Nature Print Sun Paper

Adults Create nature-inspired designs using sun paper!

• Mon., 2/3/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Meet K-9 Officer Ella!

Adults Meet Spencer's K-9 officer and hear all about her training and her job!

• Tue., 2/4/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Furious Hours" by Casey Cep

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

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

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Folk Heart Art

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!

• 2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Friendship Bracelet Making

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets!

• 2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Fizzing Heart Art Eruptions

Children Registration You might know the chemical combination to make a volcano erupt, but what about an erupting heart? Join us to find out!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 3–3:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Honor Flight Mail Call

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

• Mon., 2/10/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley

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

• Mon., 2/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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MCPL Documentary Night
"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!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Family Adventure Night: LEGO® Mania!

Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to all things LEGO® during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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

Adults Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Lisa Wingate!

• Tue., 2/11/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Heart-Shaped Story Time & Crafts

Children Join us at the library for a special story time that's all about the love!

• Wed., 2/12/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Decoupage Bud Flower Vases

Adults Drop-in Join us to create your own unique, beautiful vase to share with someone special!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 11am–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Elephant Whisperer" by Lawrence Anthony

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this true tale!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Library Learning
Intro to Microsoft Excel

Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss" by Rajeev Balasubramanyam

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

• Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Write Your Truth: Intro to Creative Nonfiction

Adults Join our staff and other writers at the library as we discuss creative nonfiction, with time for participants to work on their own projects!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Saturday Spotlight: Narwhals

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

• Sat., 2/15/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Beatles Story Time

Children Introduce the whole family to the Fab Four with this special Beatles-themed Family Story Time

• Sat., 2/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones

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.

• Mon., 2/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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As the Page Turns
"The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom

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

• Mon., 2/17/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Book Club: "The Witch Elm" by Tana French

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.

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

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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!

• Tue., 2/18/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee
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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!

• Wed., 2/19/20, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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No-School Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this no-school day at the library playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Fri., 2/21/20, 11:30am–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

• Sat., 2/22/20, 1:30–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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The Why & How of Off-grid Living

Adults Join us at the library for an afternoon talk and discussion on living off grid, including reasons it appeals to some people and ways to get started!

• Mon., 2/24/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Matt Haig!

• Wed., 2/26/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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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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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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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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Book Club: "Too Much Happiness" by Alice Munro

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: "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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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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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., 5/18/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer

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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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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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