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Community Writing Project
Adults & Teens Drop-in The world is living through unprecedented times and many of us are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But MCPL is encouraging people to channel some of that concern and chaos into something creative!
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Virtual Story Time
Children Just because MCPL is currently closed doesn't mean we can't share stories with each other: Join us for virtual story time!
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CANCELED: DIY Headphone Organizer
Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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4/6–4/11/20 @ MCPL Athens
CANCELED: Book Babies
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/6/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [3])
CANCELED: Medicare Basics
Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/6/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee - CANCELED:
Mon., 4/6/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City - CANCELED:
Thu., 4/9/20, 2:30–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/15/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley - Thu., 5/14/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar
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CANCELED: Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit
Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City
CANCELED: TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/6/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [1])
CANCELED: Tech Time: Technology Assistance
Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/6/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [11])
CANCELED: Tales for Tots
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [3])
CANCELED: Family Story Time
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Stratford - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Athens - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 2–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer - CANCELED:
Thu., 4/9/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Marathon City - CANCELED:
Sat., 4/11/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/14/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - CANCELED:
Thu., 4/16/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Edgar - (more events in this series [78])
CANCELED: Play & Learn
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Athens - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/7/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee - CANCELED:
Wed., 4/8/20, 2:30–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer - CANCELED:
Thu., 4/9/20, 10–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley - CANCELED:
Thu., 4/9/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar - CANCELED:
Fri., 4/10/20, 9:30–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [102])
CANCELED: Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/21/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley - Wed., 4/29/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee
- Sat., 5/2/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 1–4 p.m. @ MCPL Athens - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/7/20, 2–5 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - CANCELED:
Tue., 4/21/20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City - Thu., 5/7/20, 2–4 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: LEGO® Block Party
Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee - CANCELED:
Sat., 4/11/20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild - Sat., 5/2/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City
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CANCELED: Cribbage at the Library
Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer - (more events in this series [2])
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CANCELED: Art for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Create a Collage Animal Picture
Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Preschool Story Time
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [7])
CANCELED: Genealogy Hunters
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/8/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford - (more events in this series [4])
CANCELED: Book Club: "The Starless Sea"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/9/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Athens
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CANCELED: Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders
All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Fri., 4/10/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
CANCELED: Book Club: "The Buried Giant"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City
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CANCELED: Family Adventure Night: Superheroes!
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/13/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar
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CANCELED: Hens & Chicks Planted in Every Pot
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/14/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer
CANCELED: Book Club: "The Greatest Generation"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Bracelet Yarn Weaving
Adults & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/14/20, 4:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
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CANCELED: Teen Fandom Trivia Night
Teens This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/14/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Yoga Story Time
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/15/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee
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CANCELED: Ransom Note Magnetic Poetry
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/15/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [1])
CANCELED: Warrior Wednesday
Kids & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/15/20, 5:30–7 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [1])
CANCELED: Book Club: "Educated"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/16/20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar
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"The Cherry Harvest"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/16/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer - (more events in this series [1])
CANCELED: Write Your Truth: Coping With Trauma & Mental Health Through Words
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/16/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
CANCELED: Friends of MCPL Saturday Sale
All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Sat., 4/18/20, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau - (more events in this series [1])
CANCELED: Saturday Spotlight: Farms
Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Sat., 4/18/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
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CANCELED: Flower Photo Pops
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Sat., 4/18/20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/20/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee
CANCELED: Hobbies & Crafts Night
Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/20/20, 3–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley - (more events in this series [1])
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"The Only Woman in the Room"
Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 4/20/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Book Club: "The Book Thief"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/21/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford
CANCELED: Author D. Strack: The Do's & Don'ts of Writing a Book
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/21/20, 2–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Athens
CANCELED:
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
All-Ages This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/21/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Earth Day Story Time & Stained Glass Craft
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/22/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Athens
CANCELED: Book Club: "Unsheltered"
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/22/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
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"O Pioneers!"
Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/22/20, 12–1 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
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CANCELED: Milk Jug Bird Feeders
Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/22/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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DIY Seed Bombs
All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!
CANCELED: The Traveling Trunk of Aprons
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Wed., 4/22/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer
CANCELED: Animal Erasure Paintings
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/23/20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City
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CANCELED: National Poetry Month Celebration With Max Garland
Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Thu., 4/23/20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Create Colored Paper Spinners!
Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Fri., 4/24/20, 2:30–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
CANCELED: Family Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Sat., 4/25/20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
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CANCELED: Lions, Sharks & Bears: A Photographic Primer
Adults & Teens This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tue., 4/28/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
May Day Baskets
Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket!
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Trail Tales
Children Drop-in Trail Tales, our popular partnership with the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, returns for another session this spring!
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!
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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!
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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!
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Create Your Own BB-8
Children Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!
"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.
Make Your Own Mini Piñatas
Marathon County: Window Capital 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.
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Paper Flowers
Adults Make paper flowers in a variety of styles and materials!
Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Lincoln's Last Trial"
Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!
Spring Refrigerator Magnets
All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!
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!
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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!
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!
"White Chrysanthemum"
Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!
Book Club: "The Library Book"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!
Book Club: "The Hate U Give"
Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!
Book Club: "Delirium"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this young adult novel!
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!
Book Club: "Where the Crawdads Sing"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling mystery novel!
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!
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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.
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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!
Mission STEAM: Gizmos & Gadgets
Children Drop-in Experiment with different electronic building tools during this week of STEAM!
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.
"The Nightingale"
Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including Hannah's novel about two sisters in war-torn France.
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.
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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!
DIY Flower Wreath
Adults Registration Join us at the library to create your own flower wreath that can be enjoyed throughout the whole year!
Book Club: "Since We Fell"
Adults Join us to discuss this suspense novel by Dennis Lehane!
"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!
Preschool Art Lab: Cardboard Sculptures
Children Drop-in Make creative sculptures out of cardboard during this free craft event!
Kids Craft Week: Fairy Houses
Children Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!
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!
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Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms
Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!
Spring Garden Forecast
Adults Get a jump on the 2020 growing season and learn how to keep your garden safe from diseases, pests and invasive species. In partnership with Extension Marathon County.
Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Running With Sherman"
Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Learn more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products during this monthly event!
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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!
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Sidewalk Chalk Art
Kids & Teens Drop-in Draw sidewalk chalk creations outside the library!
Kids Craft Week: Fire-Breathing Dragons
Children Drop-in Craft your own dragon during this week-long event!
Kids Craft Week: Dragon Eyes
Children Drop-in Craft dragon during this free week-long event!
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!
Book Club: "Educated"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of June!
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Tom Pease
Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!
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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!
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!
"Little Women"
Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of this 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, and bring your popcorn!
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Unicorn Sparkle & Shine Story Time
Children Hear stories about unicorns and make crafts during this magical story time!
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DIY Mosaic Art
Adults Registration Adults are invited to the library to create their own mosaic art!
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DIY Fairy House
Adults & Teens Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!
Legends & Myths of Mount Olympus
Children Learn about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece during this interactive play!
Book Club: "We Were Rich & We Didn't Know It"
Adults Stop by the library and join the discussion of Tom Phelan's memoir of growing up in rural Ireland.
Book Club: "The Testaments"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling sequel by Margaret Atwood!
Jack & the Beanstalk Plant Growing
Children Drop-in Kids can plant their own bean and watch it grow throughout the summer!
Magic Reading Wands Week
Children Drop-in Jump into a world of make-believe and join us at the library for a week-long craft during June 15-20 to make a magic wand!
3D Paper Castles
Children Drop-in Design and build your own castle using a variety of paper!
Superhero Week
Children Drop-in Patrons can discover their inner superhero during a special craft week at the library!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this best-selling novel!
"The Only Woman in the Room"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of books with the Women's Night Out book club, including Marie Benedict's novel in June!
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, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 6/16/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 6/17/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 6/18/20, 10–11 a.m. @ Marathon Elementary
- Tue., 6/23/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer
- Tue., 6/23/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 6/25/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
- Thu., 6/25/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 7/29/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Athens
- Wed., 7/29/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar
Book Club: "Miracle Creek"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller, about a mother accused of murdering her eight year-old autistic son.
Fairy Slime Lab
Kids & Teens Make colorful, sparkly slime during this event!
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children Drop-in Drop your best stuffed friend off at the library for a sleepover!
Storybook STEM: Three Little Pigs Building
Children Hear retellings of this classic tale and make your own model house!
Create an Art Journal
Adults & Teens Make and decorate your own journal!
Plastic Bottle Planters
Adults & Teens Learn about a creative use for recycled plastic bottles and tap into your own creativity at the same time!
Mission STEAM: Ozobot Robots!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Work with a smart robots during this week of STEAM!
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Rick Riordan Party
Kids & Teens Make crafts and engage in other fun activities related to the books of Rick Riordan!
Fairy Bottle
Children Drop-in Create a little piece of magic with a bright and sparkly fairy bottle!
Bookbinding & Writing Scavenger Hunt
Kids & Teens Join us for a super-fun craft program to create a mini journal, and stick around for a scavenger hunt filled with ideas to write about in the journal!
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Zoozort
Children All ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.
Book Club: "The Identicals"
Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Elin Hilderbrand!
The Short Stories of Edith Wharton
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest books with the Readers of Classic Literature book club!
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.
Goodreads
Adults Registration Learn how to use the literary social media site Goodreads!
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Gnome & Toadstool Craft Week
Kids & Adults Drop-in Jump into a world of make-believe at the library to create a unique craft or two!
Yarn Stars Craft Week
Children Drop-in Stop by the library for a fun craft that will have you seeing (and making) stars!
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Story Time for Dragon Lovers!
Children Hear stories, make crafts and sing songs during this dragon-themed story time!
Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Brain on Fire"
Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!
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Spencer Scavenger Hunt
Children Drop-in Visit the library and embark on a scavenger hunt around the Village of Spencer!
Kids Craft Week: DIY Unicorns
Children Drop-in Make your own colorful, sparkly unicorn during this craft event!
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Scents of Peace: Propagating Herbs for Well Being
Adults Learn to take a mindful approach to propagating fragrant herbs through cuttings with this program in partnership with Extension Marathon County.
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Going Batty: Bat Management in Wisconsin
Adults Hear about bats in Wisconsin from Natural Resources Educator Pam Resech!
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Duke Otherwise
Children Join spirited musician Duke Otherwise for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!
Book Club: "The Stranger in the Woods"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this engaging nonfiction title!
Book Club: "Mrs. Everything"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Jennifer Weiner!
Book Club: "Howards End"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of July!
Book Club: "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?"
Adults Join the library Book Club in July to discuss this book by Lisa Scottoline!
Make Your Own Lavender Gnome
Adults & Teens Drop-in Craft a lavender-scented gnome, with all supplies provided.
Hack Your Notebook: Learning to Use Paper Circuits
Adults & Teens Take your journaling and card making to the next level by adding electricity!
Dog Man Mania!
Children Drop-in Participate in crafts and activities related to the popular Dog Man graphic novel series!
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!
Book Club: "The Winner"
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.
"The Lager Queen of Minnesota"
Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including the new novel by the author of "Kitchens of the Great Midwest."
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Attack the Fort! Catapult Challenge
Children Create catapults and attack each other's fort during this event!
Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
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.
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Fiber Arts Fashion Show
Adults Drop-in See various fiber arts items on display during this afternoon showcase!
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Beginning Genealogy: Telling Your Family's Story
Adults Registration Ever wanted to learn about your ancestors? Who were they? Where did they come from? Join us for this introductory class!
DIY Dragon Eggs
Kids & Teens Make a mystical dragon's egg during this craft event!
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Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!
The History of Tea
Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!
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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!
History of the Ladies Saxophone Band
Adults Learn about a band of women who left a lasting impression on music and education in central Wisconsin!
Book Club: "Mrs. Everything"
Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Jennifer Weiner!
Pirate Eye Patch Craft Program
Kids & Teens Drop-in Celebrate International Pirate Month in "Arrrrgust" by making your own eye patch!
Beyond Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme: Global Culinary Herbs
Adults Take a culinary trip around the world with a presentation by Extension Marathon County on cooking with herbs common outside of the United States.
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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.
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Hot Off the Grill
Adults Learn different ways to prepare beef on the grill!
Story Time at the Splash Pad
Children Attend this afternoon of stories, water, songs and rhymes - all outside!
Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "The Moment of Lift"
Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!
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!
DIY Wind Chimes
All-Ages Drop-in Make your own set of wind chimes using natural materials!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of August!
Book Club: "Before I Go to Sleep"
Adults Join the library Book Club in August to discuss this book by S.J. Watson!
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Newspaper Castles
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make castles out of newspaper during this drop-in event!
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Create You Own Crown!
Book Club: "The Lager Queen of Minnesota"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal!
Book Club: "The Immortalists"
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.
"Southernmost"
Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including House's novel about a preacher who is ostracized for showing kindness to two gay men.
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DIY: Pressed Flower Coasters
Adults Registration Make a decorative coaster with pressed flowers and other supplies!
Book Club: "Lost Roses"
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.
Mission STEAM: Lego WeDo
Kids & Teens Drop-in Work with programmable LEGO blocks during this week of STEAM!
150 Years of the Wisconsin Valley Fair
Adults Look back on the history of the Wisconsin Valley Fair during this informative event!
Book Club: "Becoming"
Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling memoir by Michelle Obama!
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Healthy Living for Your Mind & Body
Adults Learn different tips for staying healthy during this free talk!
Book Club: Rebecca
Adults Stop by the library on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a featured selection for their book club, including Du Maurier's novel in September.
Book Club: "The Night Watchman"
Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Louise Erdrich!
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Mission STEAM: Gravity Maze
Children Drop-in Create a gravity maze during this week of STEAM!
Rothschild Book Club: "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a fun and lively discussion about a variety of books!
Book Club: "Britt-Marie Was Here"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our September book club selection, Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman!
Book Club: "The Haunting of Hill House"
Adults & Teens Join us in October at the library book club to discuss what has been called a perfect work of unnerving terror.
Book Club: The Witch Elm
Adults Stop by the library in October to discuss Tana French's 2018 suspenseful novel with other book lovers!
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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!
Book Club: "Something in the Water"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our October book club selection, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman!
Book Club: "The Wife Between US"
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a fun and lively discussion! In October, we'll discuss the this thrilling novel about tangled love triangle.
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adults The second Tuesday of each month, book club participants discuss a featured selection. For November, it's David Grann's true-crime tale "Killers of the Flower Moon."
Book Club: "The Signature of All Things"
Adults Join us at the library to discuss Gilbert's sweeping novel with a group of like-minded book lovers!
Preschool Art Lab: Tissue Paper Painting
Children Drop-in Preschoolers can make colorful tissue paper paintings!