Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!
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.
- Sat., 2/23/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 2/26/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 2/26/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 2/26/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 2/28/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 2/28/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
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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.
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. Caregiver-child interaction is stressed in Book Babies, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Facebook Fundamentals
Adults Registration Learn how to make a Facebook profile, send friend requests, like, comment and more !
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.
Basics of the iPhone and iPad
Adults Registration Do you have an Apple iPhone or iPad, or thinking about buying one, and want to learn more about how they work? We want to help!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! We have two half-hour sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - stop by for either one!
Play and Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- Tue., 2/26/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 2/26/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 2/27/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 2/28/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 2/28/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 3/1/19, 9:30–10:45am @ MCPL Wausau
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Fiber Arts
Adults Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!
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.
Quilting & Beyond
Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
"First Man"
Adults Join us for a free screening of the 2018 film exploring the life of NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong, and bring your popcorn!
Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Book Club: "Anna and the Swallow Man"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of February, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a young girl who travels to the Polish countryside after her father is taken to a concentration camp.
"O Pioneers!"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature, including Cather's prototype feminist novel!
LENA Start Marathon County
Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time
Children Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Art Cluster Reception
Kids & Adults Drop-in Parents and other family members are invited to view and celebrate their child's artwork which was created as part of Wausau School District's Art Cluster program.
Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!
Teens Drop-in Teens can drop in to make their own graphic novels and comic strips during Teen Tech Week!
Month of Crafts and Coloring
Children Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!
Health and Wellness Club: Allergies and Spring Cleaning
Adults & Teens Join us for a group discussion about spring cleaning and shedding the clutter, DIY natural cleaning products and ways to beat seasonal allergies!
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
Nonfiction @ Night: "Evicted"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads.
What's the Buzz? Honey Bees and Beekeeping
Adults Learn about honey bees, beekeeping and more during this free event with a local expert!
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!
Needle Felting Workshop
Adults & Teens Drop-in Adults and teens are welcome to drop by the library to discover and learn the basics of needle felting.
Book Club: "How To Stop Time"
Adults Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of March, we'll be reading "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig!
Family Adventure Night: Who is Dr. Seuss?
Children Hear stories written by Dr. Seuss and make fun crafts related to some of his most famous books during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
The Basics of Craigslist
Adults Registration Join us for a free presentation to learn more about the popular online marketplace Craigslist!
Cribbage at the Library
Adults Adults are invited to play a few games of cribbage against friends or other library patrons !
Book Club: "The Joy Luck Club"
Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this revered novel by Amy Tan!
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Adults Join us for a presentation on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association.
Book Club: "She Stood for Freedom"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Recycled Glass Creations for Your Garden!
Adults Adults can join us and learn how to make one-of-a-kind garden sculptures from recycled glass dishware.
Book Club: "The Overstory"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Overstory," consisting of fables about the impacts of humans on the natural world.
Spring Craft Day
Children Drop-in Stop in on this no-school day to make a variety of spring-themed crafts!
Book Club: "Of Mice and Men"
Adults Join us for a discussion of "Of Mice and Men," about two ranch hands in Depression-era California who dream of a better life until an act of unintentional violence threatens their future.
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of J.D. Vance's best-selling book!
The Wide World of Google Resources
Adults Registration The word "Google" is synonymous with searching the internet ("Just Google it"), but join us to learn about some of the other resources the company offers.
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Passport Event
Adults Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
Submit Writing to Literary Magazines
Adults & Teens Aspiring writers are welcome to join us for a discussion about getting work published!
Rescheduled: Grow Your Own Microgreens
Adults Join us to learn about microgreens and how to grow them during these cold winter months! Plus, we'll have extra time for general questions about lawns, trees and gardens. This program was originally scheduled in January.
Book Club: "The Last Suppers"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out: "Evicted"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Hey, It's The Sun! Story Time
Children Hear stories about the sun and make a decorative craft during this special story time!
Gardening Techniques for Adults
Adults Learn tips and techniques for gardening from a local horticulture educator!
Design Your Own Butterfly Garden
All-Ages Learn about butterfly species and how to make a habitat for them in your yard!
Calm: A Guided Tour of Mindfulness and Meditation
Adults Have you heard of mindfulness but you've been unsure of what it is, where to start, or how it can apply to your life? Join us for an informal presentation, including some basic techniques, appropriate for all skill levels!
Container Gardening
Adults Learn about new horticultural techniques in container gardening and bring your other gardening and horticulture questions for UW-Extension Educator Brianna Wright!
Recycled Magazine Crafts
All-Ages Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!
"The House with a Clock in its Walls"
Children Join us for Family Film Friday to watch the movie based on John Bellairs' popular mystery 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!
Escape from the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience
Adults & Teens Can you and your group solve all the puzzles to escape the Deathday Dungeon? Give it a try during our special two-day Harry Potter escape room event!
"Green Book"
Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of the Academy Award-nominated film "Green Book" and bring your popcorn!
Book Club: "Surprise Me"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of March, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a married couple who realize they don't know each other as well as they had thought.
"Razor's Edge"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of classic works of fiction and non-fiction, including Singer's novel of a man in search of spiritual wisdom.
Effective Communication Strategies for Families Facing Alzheimer's
Adults Join for a presentation on ways to communicate with a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, with plenty of time included for questions.
Spring Break Movie: "Smallfoot"
Children Join us during Spring Break for a free movie about a Yeti who finds something he didn't know existed - a human!
Teen Book Club: "The Poet X"
Teens Teens are invited to take part in a lively discussion of a wide range of books!
Wolves: A Family Tradition
Adults Join us for a presentation about one of nature's most revered - and maligned - mammals: the wolf!
Creative Journals
Adults & Teens Drop-in Journals contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons not only have the opportunity to make their own journal, but also to personalize it with decorations!
Health and Wellness Club: Organize Your Life!
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by our monthly health and wellness club to discuss a wide range of topics with others, including April's discussion about ways to organize your time and home!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library any (or every!) Tuesday afternoon for a mix of creation and socialization!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Outliers"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the qualities and habits of successful people!
Get Money Smart!
Children Join us during Money Smart Week for special money related activities for kids, in collaboration with the Get Smart Wausau Coalition!
Children's Fest
Children Stop by MCPL's booth at the 46th annual Children's Festival at Marathon Park to learn more about the library - including a sneak peek at summer events!
Show Us Your Bookface!
Kids & Adults Drop-in Take a bookface selfie that you can post on social media for others to see!
3D Paper Sculptures
Children Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three-dimensional paper sculptures!
Herb Gardening
Adults Learn the basics of herb gardening, and get some of your other gardening questions answered!
Book Club: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Adults Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of April, we'll be reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde!
Family Adventure Night: Peppa Pig
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Peppa Pig" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Mo Willems Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time celebrating the books of popular children's author Mo Willems!
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this best-seller by J.D. Vance!
Wicked Plants
Adults Some plants may be nice to look at, or have a pleasant smell, but beware! Other plants can be dangerous. Join us to find out more about these wicked plants!
Intro to Word and Resume Building
Adults Registration Join us for a free presentation on Microsoft Word and using Word to craft your own resume!
Story Time from Space!
Children Hear stories about outer space, and hear a story read by an astronaut from the International Space Station!
Book Club: "The Woman in Cabin 10"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Adults & Teens Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
EMMET Makerspace
Kids & Teens Registration Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with this mobile makerspace!
Book Club: "Unsheltered"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about the lives of two different families, who live centuries apart.
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
Book Club: "I Let You Go"
Adults Join us for a discussion of "I Let You Go," about a woman who suffers the loss of her young son and the two officers who try to get to solve the case.
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this quirky 2017 book by Gail Honeyman!
Book Club: "The Silent Gift"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out Book Club: "Britt-Marie Was Here"
Adults Drop-in Stop by the Wausau library for a lively monthly discussion of a wide range of titles, including Backman's 2016 novel!
Hop Like a Bunny Story Time
Children Hear stories about bunnies, then make a cute craft, with all supplies provided!
Celebrate Spring Story Time
Children We're "eggcited" at story time, because Spring is here! Come celebrate with us.
Hatching Eggs
Children Drop-in Craft your own egg to "hatch" and see what kind of animal emerges from it!
"Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
Science Marvels
Children Drop-in Kids can stop in to the library to perform their own zany science experiments, with all supplies provided!
Friendship Bracelet Making
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets, with all supplies provided!
"The LEGO Ninjago Movie"
Children LEGO® (and movie) lovers young and old are welcome to join us for Family Film Friday in April!
Wordstock: Three Days of Peace and Poetry
All-Ages Drop-in Attend this three-day poetry event, where different poetry activities will be offered for all ages each day!
Trail Tales
Children Drop-in Walk along Wausau's scenic River Edge trail and read two children's books as you stroll!
Logging and Sawmills of Marathon County
Adults Learn about central Wisconsin's logging and sawmill history during this free presentation!
Intro to Libby and Downloading E-Books!
Adults Registration Did you know a MCPL card gives you access to thousands of books and audiobooks available to download for free with a few taps or clicks on your computer, smartphone or tablet? Let us show you how it works!
Celebrate Earth Day Story Time
Children Celebrate Earth Day at the library with a special story time!
Create a Catapult!
Children Get ready to launch! We'll be making catapults out of some common craft supplies and not only test them, but challenge participants with different obstacles!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of April, we'll read and discuss this novel, about the hundreds of young women worked at the radium-dial factories during World War I.
"The Wizard of Oz"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of the greatest works of fiction and non-fiction ever written, including Baum's tale of Dorothy's adventure in Oz!
Teen Book Club: "Property of the Rebel Librarian"
Teens Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book about books, libraries and one child's love of reading!
Superhero Celebration
Children Drop-in Make superhero-themed crafts and color themed pages to celebrate National Superhero Day!
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!
May Day Baskets
Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket, with all supplies provided!
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the cells of a woman that were taken without her consent and used to study cancer, develop the polio vaccine and more.
Health and Wellness Club: Get Moving in May!
Adults Take part in lively health and wellness discussions to help you live better, including May's topic: how to get moving (and why you should!)
Apple Blossom Flower Art
All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate spring by creating your own apple blossoms with a variety of craft supplies!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale!
Learn to Line Dance
Adults Join us at the library and step your way to fun with this introduction to line dancing!
"Rock on Kindness" Author Stepheni Curran
Kids & Adults In celebration of Children's Book Week, Wisconsin author Stephani Curran will visit us and talk about her book "Rock on, Kindness!"
Create a Mother's Day Card!
Children Drop-in Kids can make a card for the maternal figure in their life, with all supplies provided!
Spring Story Time Break
Kids & Adults To prepare for our annual Summer Library Program, MCPL-Wausau will be taking a story time break. Our summer session starts June 10!
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Adults Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of people each year, including those directly affected by it as well as family, friends and caregivers who help. Join us to learn about some of the warning signs of the disease.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Adults Pick the brain of a master gardener and get helpful info for your summer garden!
Mother's Day Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time and craft hour as we celebrate mothers ahead of their special day!
Tink Party
Children Join us for a fun fairy party with stories and a DIY light-up fairy jar before "Finding Neverland" at the Grand Theater. Costumes encouraged!
Teen Star Search Karaoke Night
Teens Teens are welcome to join us and bring their friends to sing the night away with karaoke!
A History of the Fromm Brothers Fur Farm
Adults Learn the history of a Marathon County landmark that was, at one time, the largest silver fox and mink farm in the United States!
Flower Fairies
Adults & Teens Join us to craft adorable fairies! Whether you want to celebrate Mother's day as mother and daughter, or just celebrate spring, we welcome you to channel your creativity!
Book Club: "Three Cups of Tea"
Adults Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Spring Wreaths
Adults Want to give your home the decorative touch of nature this spring? Channel your creativity by making your very own spring wreath!
Book Club: "There There"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a Native American powwow that changes the lives of some of its attendees forever.
Gardening with Pollinators in Mind
Adults Would you like to learn about research-based gardening techniques that support pollinating insects? Join us for a program with UW-Extension educator Brianna Wright.
Book Club: "Unthinkable"
Adults Take part in lively discussion of Helen Thompson's intriguing book about nine different, but extraordinary, brains!
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Adults Join us for a presentation with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia specifically aimed at those who help care for someone with the disease.
Book Club: "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"
Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows!
Aroma Therapy and Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Drop-in If you're interested in learning more about aroma therapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products - or if you have tips and concoctions to share with others - join us each month to talk about it!
Bottle Cap Bling
Adults & Teens Who knew a bottle cap could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!
Medicare Basics Info Session
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!
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adults Join us for a discussion of "The Underground Railroad," about a young slave trying to find the road to freedom.
Book Club: "Wild"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of Cheryl Strayed's celebrated memoir!
Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out Book Club: "Truly Madly Guilty"
Adults Drop-in You've probably read, heard of or watched Moriarty's "Big Little Lies." Here's a chance to read and discuss one of her other books with the Women's Night Out book club!
Pull String Art
Adults Adults are invited to a craft event at the library just for them as we create pull string art!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of May, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric loner who meets two other isolated individuals and forms friendships with them.
"Cat On a Hot Tin Roof"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively, friendly discussion of some of the greatest works of literature ever written, including Williams' famous drama!
Create your own Pinwheels
Children Are you ready for spring and summer? Stop by the library to create your own pinwheel to capture the warmer breezes!
Foraging for Wild Edibles
Adults Have you ever come across plants or berries during a walk and wondered if they were safe to eat? Learn all about foraging for those and other wild edibles during this event!
"A Wrinkle in Time"
Children Join us for Family Film Friday (and bring snacks if you'd like!) as we show the film version of Madeline L'Engle's famous novel!
Flash Fiction Story Project
Children Tweens are invited to join us for a fun program revolving around a short, short story - also known as flash fiction!
Chromatography Butterflies
Children Preschoolers and their caregivers are encouraged to discover the science of chromatography and use it to make a fun craft!
Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own
Adults & Teens Join us for a creative evening at the library where we will teach you the basics of making your very own natural beauty products for hair, skin and body.
Polio: Scourge of the 1950's
Adults Rick Lohr shares a personal story about polio's impact on his family within the context of the disease and vaccines in Marathon County.
Nonfiction @ Night: "Lost in Shangri-La"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about a World War II rescue mission that caused a trio of U.S. military personnel to crash-land on New Guinea.
World Ocean's Day
Children Visit the library for a morning of stories, crafts and sea creatures during our story time celebrating World Oceans Day!
Create a Father's Day Card!
Kids & Adults Drop-in Kids can make a card for their dad or for the father figure in their life, with all supplies provided!
Toddler Dance Party
Children Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
PAWS to Read
Children Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
The Short Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively, friendly discussion of some of history's greatest written works, including June's discussion of short stories from a master of the form!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Hidden Figures"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about three African-American women who contributed to some of NASA's greatest missions.
Nonfiction @ Night: "Educated"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about a woman who pursues an education after being raised by survivalist parents who isolated her and her siblings from mainstream society.
