Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
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.
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.
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.
- Wed., 12/19/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 12/19/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 12/19/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 12/20/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 12/20/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 1/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 1/8/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 1/8/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 1/8/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
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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.
- Wed., 12/19/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 12/19/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 12/20/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 12/20/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 12/21/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 1/8/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 1/8/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 1/9/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Spencer
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Readers of Classic Lit Book Club: "A Christmas Memory"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
Needle Arts at the Library
Adult Event Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Book Club: "Mistletoe Inn"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
The Magic of Dr. Seuss
Children's Event Magic Bob and his assistant Lynn will envelop you in the funny, wacky world of Dr. Seuss and astound you with some magical storytelling as well!
Teen Book Club: "The Wee Free Men"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book, about a girl who tries to rescue her baby brother from an invasion in Fairyland.
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.
Family Film Friday: "Pete's Dragon"
Kids & Adults Event Kids and families can enjoy a free screening of 2016 remake of "Pete's Dragon" at the library!
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.
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!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event 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!
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.
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.
Create a Snowman
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!
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!
Aquarium Fest
Children's Event Hear ocean stories, play games and see real ocean creatures during this special event!
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.
Adult Night at the Library: Pull String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
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.
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!
Health and Wellness Club: Cures For The Winter Blues
Adult Event Start the new year off right with a discussion of health and wellness goals, natural remedies and more!
Cribbage at the Library
Adult Event Adults are invited to play a few games of cribbage against friends or other library patrons during this free monthly program!
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.
Book Club: "Hidden Figures"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in January to discuss this book, a true story about four African-American women who worked at NASA and contributed to the space program.
Sparkly Icicle Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own crafted icicles, with all supplies provided!
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
Intro to Word and Resume Building
Adult Event Join us for a free presentation on Microsoft Word and using Word to craft your own resume!
Local Author Visit: Cindy Meyering
Kids & Adults Event Meet a local author and hear about her book "I'm There For You" during this free event!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Dopesick"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the national opiod crisis!
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: "A Man Called Ove"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "A Man Called Ove," about a curmudgeon who finds an unexpected friendship among neighbors.
Book Club: "The Boston Girl"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of January, we'll be reading "The Boston Girl" by Anita Diamant!
Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Family Adventure Night: Mickey Mouse Picnic
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to popular Disney character Mickey Mouse during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Intro to Libby and the World of E-Books!
Adult Event Did you know thousands of books and audiobooks are available to download for free with a few taps or clicks on your computer, smartphone or tablet? It's true!
Pete the Cat Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can attend this Pete the Cat-themed story time at the library!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
Homemade Pine Cone Fire Starters
Adult Event Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter during this free event!
Finger and Arm Knitting
All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!
Family Film Friday: "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie"
Children's Event Join us for Family Film Friday for a free showing of the first epic Captain Underpants movie!
CANCELED: Book Babies
Children's Event This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mon., 1/21/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
Marble Maze Run
Children's Event Kids can build their own marble maze runs and test them out during this fun building program! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: The Underground Railroad
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion of Whitehead's recent, but now classic, novel! New people are always welcome!
Snowflake Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.
Quilting & Beyond
Adult Event Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!
Women's Night Out: "Pachinko"
Adult Event Drop-in Participate in a lively discussion of an eclectic mix of books with the Women's Night Out book club!
Book Club: "A Gentleman In Moscow"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of January, we'll read and discuss this novel, about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel in 1920s Russia.
Birding for Beginners!
All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!
Snowflake Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in It's snow joke - this will be a fun program to create your own flakes!
Winter Fest
Children's Event Drop-in Stop by the library during Wausau's Winter Fest to hear stories and make some fun crafts!
International Puzzle Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!
Book Club: "A Fall of Marigolds"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "A Fall of Marigolds," about two women - one in 1911 and the other in 2011 - who mourn the men that they love, both of whom died tragically.
Narnia Week: The Return of the Lion
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own paper plate lions during Narnia Week!
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Adult Event Microsoft Excel can be used for many things, from creating simple lists to calculating budgets. Learn more about it during this free class!
International Puzzle Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!
Penguin Puppet Craft Day
Children's Event Hear penguin stories and make a cute puppet craft during this free family event!
Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Adult Event 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.
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!
Narnia Week: The High King in Command
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!
Art Day with Paint Stations
Children's Event Kids can visit the library to different unique painting stations that will inspire their creativity!
Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!
Ice Cream Cone Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a colorful ice cream cone craft at the library!
Magnet Painting for Kids
Children's Event Children are invited to drop in at the library for this fun, hands-on artistic learning activity.
Facebook Fundamentals Part 1
Adult Event Do you ever feel like you're missing out on things because you're not on Facebook? Would you like to learn how to use Facebook to better connect with family and friends? We can help!
Powered By Wisconsin Potatoes
Adult Event Learn how to incorporate potatoes into a healthy diet during this free informative event!
Health and Wellness Club: Treats for a Happy Heart
Adult Event Treat yourself good with a discussion about health and wellness, recipe swap and more!
Create a Valentine!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Boys in the Boat"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the American rowing crew that prevailed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics!
Decoupage Jars
All-Ages Event Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.
Celebrate 120 years of Mosinee Branch History!
Adult Event Join us for a special celebration as the library celebrates its 120th anniversary!
Book Club: "The Last Mrs. Parrish"
Adult Event Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of February, we'll be reading "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine!
Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Facebook Fundamentals Part 2
Adult Event Take your Facebook skills to the next level with our free class!
Valentine's Day Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special story time featuring stories, songs and a craft! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Shotgun Lovesongs"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler!
Marker-Dyed Coasters
Adult Event Make decorative, colorful coasters using markers and other supplies!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Paper Heart Hedgehog Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Make a cute paper heart hedgehog during this special Valentine's Day event!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Book Club: "Circe"
Adult Event Take part in a lively discussion of this bold retelling of Homer's Odyssey!
Book Club: "Still Life with Bread Crumbs"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "Still Life with Bread Crumbs," about a world-famous photographer who learns to look at life in a new way after moving to a small country cabin.
Book Club: "The Widower's Tale"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this novel by Julia Glass!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Adult Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Book Club: "Murder On The Orient Express"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out: "The Education of Will"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club!
Wearable Art Spring Shawl
Teen & Adult Event Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.
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!
Birding for Beginners II
All-Ages Event Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.
Mid-Winter Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Young people can still work their brains and creativity with crafts on this no-school day!
Teen Book Club: "Steampunk!"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this collection of 14 Steampunk-inspired stories written by various authors!
Facebook Fundamentals
Adult Event Learn how to make a Facebook profile, send friend requests, like, comment and more during this free class!
Basics of the iPhone and iPad
Adult Event 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!
Book Club: "Anna and the Swallow Man"
Adult Event 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.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!
Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own
Teen & Adult Event 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.
Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!
Teen Event 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's Event Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!
Starting Garden Plants
Adult Event Learn how to start tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and more during this free event!
Nonfiction @ Night: "Evicted"
Adult Event 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
Adult Event Learn about honey bees, beekeeping and more during this free event with a local expert!
Needle Felting Workshop
Teen & Adult Event 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"
Adult Event 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. Suess?
Children's Event 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
Adult Event Join us for a free presentation to learn more about the popular online marketplace Craigslist!
Book Club: "The Joy Luck Club"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this revered novel by Amy Tan!
Book Club: "She Stood for Freedom"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "The Overstory"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Overstory," consisting of fables about the impacts of humans on the natural world.
Book Club: "Of Mice and Men"
Adult Event 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"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of J.D. Vance's best-selling book!
The Wide World of Google Resources
Adult Event 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.
Passport Event
Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
Submit Writing to Literary Magazines
Teen & Adult Event Aspiring writers are welcome to join us for a discussion about getting work published!
Book Club: "The Last Suppers"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Women's Night Out: "Evicted"
Adult Event 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's Event Hear stories about the sun and make a decorative craft during this special story time!
Gardening Techniques for Adults
Adult Event Learn tips and techniques for growing your summer garden at the library!
Create Your Own Butterfly Garden
All-Ages Event Learn about butterfly species and how to make a habitat for them in your yard!
Recycled Magazine Crafts
All-Ages Event Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Adult 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.
Logging and Sawmills of Marathon County
Adult Event Learn about central Wisconsin's logging and sawmill history during this free presentation!
Book Club: "Surprise Me"
Adult Event 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.
Nonfiction @ Night: "Outliers"
Adult Event Discuss our monthly book club pick about the qualities and habits of successful people!
Book Club: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Adult Event 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's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Peppa Pig" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this best-seller by J.D. Vance!
Book Club: "The Woman in Cabin 10"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "I Let You Go"
Adult Event 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"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this quirky 2017 book by Gail Honeyman!
Book Club: "The Silent Gift"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages Event 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 Event Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
Science Marvels
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can stop in to the library to perform their own zany science experiments, with all supplies provided!
Intro to Libby and Downloading E-Books!
Adult Event 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!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event 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.
Nonfiction @ Night: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Adult Event 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.
Create a Mother's Day Card!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a card for the maternal figure in their life, with all supplies provided!
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Adult Event Pick the brain of a master gardener and get helpful info for your summer garden!
Book Club: "Three Cups of Tea"
Adult Event Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion of our monthly book club selection!
Book Club: "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"
Adult Event Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows!
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adult Event Join us for a discussion of "The Underground Railroad," about a young slave trying to find the road to freedom.
Book Club: "Wild"
Adult Event Drop by the library for a lively discussion of Cheryl Strayed's celebrated memoir!
Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere"
Adult Event Stop by the library for an engaging discussion of our monthly book club pick!
Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"
Adult Event 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.
