CLICK for Babies
Adult Event Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2018 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Play and Learn
Children's Event 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.
- Fri., 9/21/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/25/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
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Libby E-Books
Adult Event Learn how to use the Libby app to checkout and download e-books and audiobooks for free with your library card!
Family Story Time
Children's Event 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., 9/22/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/27/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
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3D Paper Sculptures
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three dimensional paper sculptures.
Wisconsin Remembers: The Vietnam War Memorial Wall
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library to view the Vietnam War traveling wall, which features a photo of every Wisconsin veteran killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War.
Building Palooza
Children's Event Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
Book Babies
Children's Event 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.
Still Life Sketching
All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!
The History of Scent
Adult Event Adults can learn about the history of scent and make their own perfume or cologne during this free event! Open to adults only, with registration required.
Medicare Cost Saving Options
Adult Event Drop-in Talk to Mike Graper, an outreach specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW), about Medicare and Medicare cost saving options.
LEGO® Block Party
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required.
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Needle Arts
Adult Event 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!
Quilting & Beyond
Adult Event Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
Home School Huddle
Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Teen & Adult Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!
Banned Books and the Role of Libraries
Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the history behind banned books and how libraries continue to serve their communities during this Banned Books Week program!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Sensory Story Time is an inclusive weekly story time that has been adapted to meet the needs of children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, children who simply have difficulty sitting still, and their typically developing peers.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In September, we'll read and discuss "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff, and new people are always welcome!
Readers of Classic Lit: "The Short Stories of Saki"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest literature, including this short story collection!
LENA Start Marathon County
Adult Event Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Teen Book Club: "A Dog's Purpose"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this heartwarming tale about the bond between a dog and his humans.
CWBF: University of Wisconsin Faculty Reading
Adult Event Join us for a fun evening featuring a variety of written works, read live by the University of Wisconsin faculty members who wrote them, during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: Wisconsin's Most Haunted with Craig Nehring and Enid Cleaves
All-Ages Event Over the years, investigators documented dozens of sites across Wisconsin where they discovered supernatural activity, hauntings and other paranormal activity. Hear firsthand from two people who are among the most knowledgeable!
CWBF: Trace: An Art and Poetry Exhibit
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in We're thrilled to be working with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau to include a special, unique exhibit of poetry and art during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: Fact and Fiction and "Grace": A Live Storytelling Event
Teen & Adult Event Do you have a good story to tell? Whether it's real or one you made up in your own mind, we want to hear it – and other people do, too! Submit a story to read live, or just join us to listen during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: "Dead Presidents" with Brady Carlson
All-Ages Event Join Brady Carlson for a fun tour of U.S. presidential gravesites and monuments, and the interesting ways in which we memorialize our past leaders, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: Podcasting 101 with Charles Monroe-Kane
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a workshop on what it takes to create your own podcast with producer Charles Monroe-Kane!
CWBF: Bilingual Children's Stories with Maysee Yang Herr
Children's Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to welcome (and welcome back) new children's author and Wausau native Maysee Yang Herr!
CWBF: Two Paths to Publishing: Traditional or Do It Yourself?
Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is filled with events featuring authors of all stripes, but we also want to help aspiring writers in their quest to bring ideas to published fruition!
CWBF: "A Lakeside Companion" with Ted Rulseh
Teen & Adult Event Join us during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event to learn about the science behind your favorite (or any) lake!
Firefighters: Meet Wausau's Finest
Children's Event Come and listen to some stories read by firefighters from the Wausau Fire Department, hear about fire prevention and get an up-close look at some of their gear and equipment!
CWBF: Wisconsin Jazz Riffs with Kurt Dietrich
All-Ages Event Learn about some of the famous and little-known jazz musicians with Wisconsin connections during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: Comics Workshop with Duachaka Her
Teen & Adult Event Do you have an interest in – maybe even a flair for – comics, cartoons and illustration? Learn more about it and try some art yourself during a workshop with cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her!
CWBF: Street Poetry with Paul Wiegel
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome Paul Wiegel to talk about his unique approach to writing and performing poetry!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
CWBF: Wisconsin's Old-Growth Forests with John Bates
Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the increasingly scarce old-growth forests of Wisconsin with author and naturalist John Bates during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
CWBF: Mystery Writer Patricia Skalka
Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes one of our state's own award-winning authors, Patricia Skalka!
CWBF: Local Writers Showcase
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Meet and talk with local writers during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: Young Writers Showcase
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is thrilled to shine a light on younger writers from the Wausau area during this showcase!
CWBF: Blogging for Success 101
Adult Event If you've ever thought about starting your own blog to share writing, photography, crafts or anything else that interests you, this is your chance to learn from someone who runs not one, but two of them!
CWBF: From Wausau to Montana - Poet Lowell Jaeger
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back home Wausau native and current Montana Poet Laureate Lowell Jaeger!
CWBF: The Fall of Wisconsin with Author Dan Kaufman
Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome writer Dan Kaufman, author of "The Fall of Wisconsin," to discuss his book on the state of Badger politics!
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Logging and Sawmills of Marathon County
Adult Event Learn about central Wisconsin's logging and sawmill history during this free presentation!
Cotton Swab Flowers
Teen & Adult Event Join us for this fun and creative craft project, where we'll transform some simple household items into beautiful flowers! Free, with all supplies provided.
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Charlotte's Web"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Charlotte's Web," then discuss how the movie compares to E.B. White's classic book!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group!
Teen Event Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly
Meet a Local Police Officer Story Time!
Children's Event Meet a local police officer and hear stories about firefighters, police officers and other public servants!
Pokemon Club
Children's Event 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! Free, with no registration required.
Scrapbook Night
Adult Event Do you love scrapbooking but lack the time or space to finish your projects? Stop by the library and work on it with other like-minded "scrappers."
Haunted Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children's Event Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Harvest Fest Stories and Crafts!
Children's Event MCPL Wausau is happy to be a part of the plethora of activities during Harvest Fest!
Book Club: "My Antonia"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of October, we'll be reading "My Antonia" by Willa Cather! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Fire Safety Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Book Club: "Wonder"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in October to discuss "Wonder," about a young boy with facial differences who attends a public school for the first time after years of homeschooling.
Geology Lab
Children's Event Kids in grades K-5 can work on a variety of geology-themed science projects and experiments, with all supplies provided!
Fall Craft Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Get in the fall spirit and create your own unique craft!
Book Club: "The Boys in the Boat"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "The Bright Hour"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Bright Hour," about a woman's journey living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Book Club: "Rebecca"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Rebecca," about a young woman who marries, but her husband and his staff cannot shake the memory of his former wife, Rebecca.
Home and Body Care
Adult Event Learn how to use aromatherapy to combat stress and relax tired muscles!
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling novel by Fredrik Backman!
Book Club "Sulfur Springs"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion on a variety of books during their monthly book club meetings!
Women's Night Out: "Celine"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Raptors of Wisconsin
All-Ages Event Join us in welcoming the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to the Marathon County Public Library!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Impacts of Wolves on Wisconsin's Deer Population
Adult Event Learn about impacts to Wisconsin's deer population from wolf predation, including some historical and scientific context of this important issue, from a state expert!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in As the air get colder and crisp and the leaves change color, it's time to celebrate fall with fun crafts!
Passport Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.
Learn about LENA Start!
Adult Event Attend this informational session to learn how you can improve your child's literacy and brain development by enrolling them in the LENA Start program!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children's Event Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!
MCPL Documentary Night: "In Search of America"
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free screening of a documentary featuring Americans from all walks of life talking about what matters to them most, and meet the film's director!
DIY Masquerade Masks
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Monster Mash Spooktacular Story Time
Children's Event Monsters, ghosts and ghouls big and small are invited to a special story time and party at the library!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this eerie tale about a boy who is raised by the ghosts and other supernatural entities that inhabit a graveyard.
Children's Matinee: "The Incredibles 2"
Children's Event Watch Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles 2" for free at the library!
Scratch Art Creations
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.
Fantastic Beasts Story Time
Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Halloween Craft Day
Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!
Book Speed Dating
Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!
Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of DÃa de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!
Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks
Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Jack and Jane Learn To Read: A Month of Historic Children's Readers
Adult Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout the month of November to see historic children's books on display!
The Fromm Brothers and Their Fur Farm
Adult Event Learn the history of a Marathon County landmark that was, at one time, the largest silver fox and mink farm in the United States! The presentation will be led by Ben Clark of the Marathon County Historical Society.
Hats Off To You!
Adult Event Anna Chilsen-Straub from the Marathon County Historical Society will talk about and show off hats from the 1880's through the 1970's!
Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!
String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
MCPL Movie Night: "Leave No Trace"
Adult Event Join us for a free movie about a father and daughter whose idyllic life off the grid is shattered. Bring your friends (and popcorn)!
Woodland Wreaths
Adult Event Drop-in Make your own festive woodland wreath using branches and twigs during this DIY event at the library!
Word Play!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to play fun vocabulary-building board games or to work on word puzzles like crosswords, word searches and word chains!
Book Club: "In Harm's Way"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Handmade Holiday Cards
Adult Event Learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards at the library!
Book Club: "The Immortalists"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of this book, about four siblings who learn the exact date that they each will die and how this information affects the course of their lives.
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of November, we'll be reading "Radium Girls" by Kate Moore! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Meteorology with Justin Loew
Adult Event Learn about the world of meteorology from WAOW Channel 9 weatherman Justin Loew!
Cribbage at the Library
Adult Event Drop-in Adults are invited to play a few games of cribbage against friends or other library patrons during this free monthly program!
Book Club: "The Good Nurse"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book, about a nurse who killed hundreds of people over the course of 16 years.
Craft Night: Fiber Coiling Workshop
Adult Event Want to make a small basket or bowl to keep your things in? Or use your imagination to create a unique small fiber sculpture? Adults can learn the ancient technique of fiber art basket-making!
Get Your Glow On
Children's Event Hear stories that glow and light up, then stick around to make glow-in-the-dark crafts during this fun and unique event!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
Book Club: "A Wrinkle in Time"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Writers' Group
Teen & Adult Event Meet other local writers and share your work during this special event, held during National Novel Writing Month!
Letters to Santa
Children's Event Drop-in Children are encouraged to write letters to Santa Claus and drop them off at the library this holiday season!
Book Club: "Kiss Carlo"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Kiss Carlo," about a family whose lives change dramatically after the delivery of a telegram.
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of David Grann's best-selling book!
Create a Turkey Windsock
Children's Event Make a turkey windsock using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Women's Night Out: "Janesville"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion a variety of books during the Women's Night Out book club!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
DIY Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of November, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric professor who develops a project in order to find himself the perfect wife.
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about two social outcasts who fall in love in 1986.
DIY Gift Bags
Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "The Little Prince"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of December, we'll be reading "The Little Prince" by Antoine Saint-Exupery! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Thomas the Tank Engine
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular character Thomas the Tank Engine during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Book Club: "A Christmas Carol"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this classic holiday tale!
Book Club: "The Prayer Box"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "An Irish Country Christmas"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "An Irish Country Christmas," about a doctor who faces competition from a new physician in town during the holiday season.
Book Club "The Ghost of Christmas Past"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this holiday-themed mystery novel!
Book Club: "Mistletoe Inn"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Tissue Paper Ornaments
Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!
Teen Book Club: "Wonder"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.
NYE Toddler Dance Party!
Children's Event Kids can celebrate the end of 2018 with a toddler dance party featuring music, props and a balloon drop!
What's New in Spencer?
Adult Event Find out the latest on what's happening in Spencer with Spencer Police Chief Shawn Bauer and Village Administrator Paul Hensch!
Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY
Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
