Marathon Memories
All-Ages Drop-in MCPL Marathon City in conjunction with the Marathon City Heritage Center is sponsoring an essay contest, "Marathon Memories." The entries should focus on the writer's memories and connections to the Village of Marathon. Entries due by June 30, 2019.
Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Hat Collection
All-Ages Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2019 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Outer Space Craft Week
Children Drop-in Stop by the library any time during the week to make aliens and planets!
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.
- Thu., 6/20/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 6/20/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 6/21/19, 9:30–10:45am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 6/25/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Wed., 6/26/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 6/26/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 6/26/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Tue., 9/3/19, 11am–12pm @ 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.
- Thu., 6/20/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 6/22/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 6/25/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Wed., 6/26/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Tue., 7/2/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 7/2/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/4/19, 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.
Rockin' Round the Universe With Randy Peterson
Children Blast off with Randy Peterson and into the universe of music during our Summer Library Program!
PAWS to Read
Children Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
EMMET Makerspace
Kids & Teens Registration Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with Northcentral Technical College's mobile makerspace!
Planetary Pasta Rovers
Children Drop-in Create a planetary pasta rover using different types of pasta and glue as we celebrate "A Universe of Stories" (and crafts) during our Summer Library Program!
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.
Craft Week: Create a Flying Saucer!
Children Drop-in Kids can craft their own flying saucer using provided household and craft supplies!
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.
Toddler Dance Party
Children Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Weeks & Weeks of SLP Crafts!
Children Drop-in Stop by the library all summer long to work on different crafts to go along with our summer reading theme. A new craft each week to keep things interesting!
Magic Bob Presents: Lost in Space
Children Blast off with Magic Bob and get lost in space! With the help of Magic Bob, kids will discover (or rediscover) that every time they open a book, they blast off on an amazing adventure.
Planets, Stars & Beyond!
Children Join us for this special family story time about traveling to the planets and stars!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!
Fiber Arts
Adults Drop-in Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to create and socialize!
A Journey Through the Heavens, the Legends of the Stars
Children Join us as we learn more about summer constellations and the stories of their origins!
Weird Science Comedy Show
Children Join Doc Ron (and his faithful traveling companion, Einstein, the world's cutest bunny) as they conduct crazy experiments with fire, smoke and flying cheese curds!
Book Club: "The Alice Network"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of Kate Quinn's WWII novel!
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!
Galaxy in a Bottle
Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can combine art and science to make their own mini galaxy!
DIY Stress Balls
Children Kids can make their own stress balls for stress relief during this program!
Outer Space Sand Art
Kids & Teens Drop-in Use colored sand to color outer space-themed pictures, create decorative bottles or make colorful keychains!
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.
Craft Week: Create Your Own Alien!
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own aliens using cardboard tubes and other craft supplies!
Craft Week: Make Your Own Rocket Ship!
Children Drop-in Drop by the library to craft your own paper rocket ship!
Exploring Space With a Rover
Kids & Teens Registration Get an idea what it's like to be "Mission Control" and explore space during this Summer Library Program event!
Milk: From Farm to Table
Adults Learn about the health benefits of dairy and how milk gets from the farm to your kitchen table!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Firework Paintings!
Children Make paintings resembling fireworks with this Fourth of July-inspired craft event!
Celebrate the USA Story Time
Children Celebrate the 4th of July with this patriotic story time and craft event!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Kindness Rocks!
All-Ages Drop-in Paint rocks with inspirational words, phrases or images! Open to all ages!
"I Survived" Mini Camp
Children Join us over the course of three days for survival presentations and activities inspired by the "I Survived" book series!
Starry Watercolor Mini Paintings
All-Ages Registration All ages are welcome to make mini paintings of a starry sky using watercolors, salt, star stickers, and watercolor paper!
Book Club: "The Things They Carried"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about one of the greatest historical fiction books ever written!
Miller & Mike
Children Come explore a cosmos of comedy with former Ringling Bros. circus clowns Miller & Mike for their fast-paced, fun show!
Understanding & 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: "We Were the Mulvaneys"
Adults Get engaged with a group discussion of Carol Oates' searing family drama.
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
Adults Join us for a presentation on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association.
Kids Needle Arts: Hacky Sacks!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Kids can join us to learn how to crochet their own hacky sacks and try them out on the spot!
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.
Jim Lenz's Comedy Science Show
Children Join Jim Lenz as he infuses comedy, drama, audience participation, and his love of science into one unique, zany, and unforgettable performance!
Book Club: "Hatchet"
Adults Join us for an engaging discussion of Paulsen's book, about a 15-year-old boy forced to survive in the wilderness.
Chalk Art
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own chalk art creations at the library in advance of Wausau's annual ChalkFest!
Book Club: "The River"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of bestselling author Peter Heller's new novel. New people are always welcome!
Book Club: "The Breakdown"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion about Paris' thrilling novel!
Book Club: "Beneath a Scarlet Sky"
Adults Stop by the library to take part in an interesting discussion of a wide variety of books, including Sullivan's WWII tale!
Hobbies & Crafts Night
Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Unidentified Flying Objects in Wisconsin
All-Ages Learn about various UFO sightings that happened in Wisconsin!
"The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club!
Groovy Space Story Time
Children Feeling groovy? If not, would you like to? Join us for a special groovy story time with fun outer space stories, songs and crafts!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children Kids can attend this story time with the chief of the Mosinee Fire Department!
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Drop-in If you're interested in learning more about aromatherapy, 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!
Natural Dyeing for Beginners
Adults Adults can learn the basics of dyeing fabrics with vegetable dyes and more during this free informational presentation!
Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Celebration!
All-Ages To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, join us to watch footage of the event as it happened!
Constellation Banner
Teens Registration Hey teens, if you're a fan of starry nights, the galaxy, or astrological constellations, this craft is for you! We will be using paint markers, glitter, and gems to decorate your very own constellation banner.
Outer Space Craft Week
Children Drop-in Stop by the library any time during the week to make flying saucers and paper rocket ships!
Read With a Friend Day
All-Ages Drop-in Read with a friend at the library or make new friends with other library patrons!
Colossal Fossils Presents: The Mammoth Hunter
Children Touch mammoth tusks, bear skulls, and more as Sean the Mammoth Hunter talks about life in the Ice Age!
Star Search!
Children Discover how the sky is the biggest storybook in the universe as you listen to some of the ancient stories about the star patterns. Plus, create a constellation scope and art!
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about two families, generations apart, forever changed by a heartbreaking injustice. New people always welcome!
Paper Beads
All-Ages Join us for an evening at the library and learn how to make your very own paper beads.
Craft Week: Torn Paper Planets
Children Drop-in Kids can create their own planets out of torn paper and other craft supplies!
Escape From the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience
All-Ages Registration Back by popular demand! Bring your friends or family and see if you can solve the puzzles in time to escape Nearly Headless Nick and the Dungeon!
Intro to Pinterest
Adults Registration Learn how to create a free Pinterest account and how to navigate the website! Registration required.
Ollivander's Wand Shop
All-Ages Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of items for sale at low prices during this quarterly book sale!
Constellation Craft
Children Drop-in Children are invited to the library to create their own craft constellations all week!
Constellation Sensory Bag
Children Drop-in Children are invited to the library for a fun hands-on craft project that will have them "seeing stars."
A Universe of Stories: Writing Your Own Story
Adults & Teens If you've ever thought about writing the story of your life, or would like to help a family member do it, join us in Marathon City to get an idea what it takes to write an autobiography or memoir!
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
Free Family 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.
A Journey Through Adoption: A Story of Hope & Faith
Adults Join us for a fascinating program as author and father Adam Schnabel talks about the process, and the ups and downs, of adopting his child from Bulgaria.
Eat Your Veggies Story Time
Children Join us for a vege-tastic story time with tales promoting the produce, songs celebrating celery and other veggies and games!
Fruit & Vegetable Printing
Children Drop-in Encourage kids to eat their fruits and veggies with this fun and easy craft!
GrapeVine Session: Better Brain Health
Adults Registration Stop by the library to learn from a registered nurse what to do to lower the risk of dementia and keep the brain healthy.
DIY Galaxy Jars & Slime
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own slime and mini galaxy in a jar during this tween/teen event!
Astronaut Training
Children Children of all ages are invited to join us to learn a little bit of what it takes to be an astronaut!
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.
Shine Like the Sun Story Time
Children Kids can hear stories about the sun and conduct an easy, educational science experiment!
Book Club: "Send Down the Rain"
Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of Martin's 2018 novel!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off and story time starts at 6pm, pickup starts the next day at noon!
Book Club: "Washington Black"
Adults Stop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of this best-selling 2018 novel!
Galaxy Bottle Charm Necklace
Children Capture a galaxy in a bottle during this unique craft program for kids!
Outer Space Craft Week
Children Drop-in Stop by the library any time during the week to make spaceships and paper plate aliens!
Book Club: "The Astronaut Wives Club"
Adults Go beyond the book with lively discussion at the library's book club!
Book Club: "I'll Be Gone in the Dark"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of McNamara's award-winning true crime book!
MCPL & POV Movie Night: "Farmsteaders"
Adults & Teens Join us for this special documentary screening - before it airs on public television - about one family's journey to resurrect a dairy farm in rural America.
CANCELED: See the Night Sky Inside the Library!
All-Ages This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- CANCELED:
Thu., 8/15/19, 5–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens
Create a Paper Airplane!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make paper airplanes in honor of National Aviation Day!
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adults Join us for a discussion of this book, about a teenage girl who joins a German circus in order to save children during WWII.
Book Club: Small Great Things
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book by Jodi Picoult!
"The Nest"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club!
Early Stage Alzheimer's & Preparing for the Future
Adults All are welcome to join us for a presentation on questions and preparations that arise when a friend or loved one is in the early stage of Alzheimer's Disease.
Tiny Chicken Pin Cushions
Adults Some crafts can be elaborate and intricate, but others can be a fun, relatively simple project - like our chicken pin cushion!
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!
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Adults Registration 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.
Cupcake Factory Craft
Children Drop-in It's going to be a busy summer across the MCPL system - and maybe in your own lives, too - so why not finish off the summer with a sweet craft?
Create a Card for Grandparents Day!
Children Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa!
Beefing up the Mediterranean Diet!
Adults Join us for a presentation by a representative from the Wisconsin Beef Council on the health benefits of including beef in a Mediterranean diet!
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Death & Life of the Great Lakes"
Adults Go beyond the book and learn more about the world around you with Stratford's Nonfiction@Night book club! September's discussion will revolve around the Great Lakes!
Book Club: "Go Set a Watchman,"
Adults All are welcome to attend the Marathon City book club! Interesting discussions over a variety of books, including Harper Lee's recently discovered novel!
Pressed Flower Art
Adults Learn how to create a beautiful piece of art with just a few simple supplies, including flowers!
Watercolor Tile Art
Adults & Teens Drop-in Looking to add a splash of color to your home? Adults and Teens are welcome to join us at the library to create unique watercolor tile art!
Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time
Adults Join the library Book Club in September to discuss this beloved book by Madeleine L'Engle!
"The Public"
Adults & Teens Join us in the library for a free screening of a new film that takes place in a library! As always, BYOP (bring your own popcorn!)
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!
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!
Complete Wellness Discussion Group
Adults Stop by the library for an informal discussion with others about wellness, including all the different aspects of wellness and creating a balance in our daily lives.
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about two families, generations apart, forever changed by a heartbreaking injustice. New people always welcome!
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!
Craft Supply Swap Drop-Off Week
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop off items to be swapped at our Craft Supply Swap Night on September 26 and receive a
A Week of International Dot Day
Children Drop-in Celebrate a week of International Dot Day with an activity where children create pictures around a simple black dot!
Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere"
Adults Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our September book club selection, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng!
Book Club: "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of books with friendly folks in Stratford!
Prepping the Garden for Winter
Adults Calling all gardeners! Join us at the library and learn about preparing your plots for winter bring other gardening questions, too!
Birch Bark Canoe Decor
Adults Join us at the library and learn how to make a decorative canoe ornament using birch bark, thread, and sticks. Makes a great gift or a unique decoration for your home!
Homemade Journals & Notebooks
Adults & Teens Registration Journals and notebooks contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons will have the opportunity to make their own and also to personalize it with decorations!
Coffee Filter Candy Corn
All-Ages Drop-in Get in the mood for fall by making a craft inspired by a traditional autumn treat - candy corn!
Quilting & Beyond
Adults Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
Book Club: "The Great Alone"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about a teen girl and her family, who move to Alaska after her father returns from the Vietnam War.
Soft Circuits: Sewing With Electricity
Adults Registration Crafting and Needle Arts Lovers: Want to up your sewing game? Add some spark with electricity!
Craft Supply Swap Night
Adults & Teens Attend our free craft supply swap! Open to swap ticket holders at 5pm and to the general public at 6pm
Passport Event
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
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!
MCPL & Reel to Real Film Night: "Not Enough Apologies: Trauma Stories"
Adults Join us for a free screening of a moving documentary on childhood trauma and its impacts on adulthood. This film is offered in partnership with Wisconsin Public Television and the Wisconsin Library Association.
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Underground Girls of Kabul"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the secret Afghan custom of disguising girls as boys to improve their social prospects.
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!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Book Club: "The Cuckoo's Calling"
Adults Join the library Book Club in October to discuss this best-seller by Robert Galbraith!
Book Club: "Turtles All the Way Down"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of October!
Internet Basics
Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required. Call 715-261-7230 for more information or to register.
Book Club: "The Death of Mrs. Westaway"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who receives a letter regarding a large inheritance only to realize that something strange is afoot.
Book Club: "An American Marriage"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling novel by Tayari Jones!
Book Club: "My Name Is Lucy Barton"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this book, about a mother and daughter reconnecting with one another in adulthood.
Cooking With Inga Witscher
Adults Join us for another demonstration of creating delicious food with public television's Inga Witscher!
Make Your Own Papel Picado
Kids & Teens Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of el Día de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead - by making decorative paper banners!
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Wright Brothers"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about the legendary brothers who invented modern flight!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much more! You're sure to find something at a great price and all proceeds benefit the library!
A Week of International Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
Book Club: "The Good Earth"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of November!
Book Club: "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"
Adults Join the library Book Club in November to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!
National Game & Puzzle Week
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!
Book Club: "The Great Alone"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a teen girl and her family, who move to Alaska after her father returns from the Vietnam War.
Book Club: "A Gentleman in Moscow"
Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling book, about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel in 1920s Russia.
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adults Join us for the monthly book club at the library in November when we discuss Backman's 2017 novel!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Quiet: The Power of Introverts"
Adults Discuss our monthly book club pick about introverts and the advantages they can have in society.
Book Club: "Hello, Universe"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of December!
Book Club: "The 13th Gift"
Adults Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this book by Helen Simonson!
Book Club: "Skipping Christmas"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a couple who decides to skip Christmas and go on a Caribbean cruise, only to face backlash from friends and neighbors.
Book Club: "The Mistletoe Promise"
Adults Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this book, about two people who pretend to be a couple at Christmastime.
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!
