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.
Miles Thro' Middle Earth Fitness Challenge!
Adult Event Drop-in Replicate Frodo's journey walking from The Shire to Mount Doom with this fitness challenge at the library!
Library Paper Flower Garden
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate summer by helping the library "cultivate" a colorful paper flower garden! Free, with all supplies provided.
Pennies For Animals
Children's Event Drop-in Over the summer children will have the chance to help animals in need starting in our area! We will be accepting pennies and other monetary donations in a jar at the Children's Desk, and kids can vote on the recipient!
Space Camp
Children's Event Drop-in Are you interested in space? Want to know what's happening in the solar system and beyond? Children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Space Camp for a mix of experiments and crafts!
Book Babies
Children's Event Drop-in 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's Event Drop-in Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
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.
Tom Pease
Children's Event Drop-in Children's musician (and MCPL favorite) Tom Pease returns to rock the library this summer with a wonderful blend of songs, humor and stories!
Family Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in 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.
The Great Rondini Magic Show
Children's Event Drop-in Award-winning magician Ron Lindberg, a.k.a. "The Great Rondini" will perform amazing feats of magic for all ages along with his famous bunny, Trixie. Free and no registration required.
Play and Learn
Children's Event Drop-in 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.
- 6/26/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- 6/27/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- 6/27/18, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
- 6/27/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- 6/28/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- 6/28/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- 6/29/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- 9/4/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Summer Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make crafts based on popular children's songs! Free, with all supplies provided.
Needle Arts at the Library
Adult Event Drop-in Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to create and socialize!
Paws to Read
Children's Event Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities. Children may attend this story time without a caregiver, but caregivers are asked to remain in the children's area during the story time.
Book Club: "The Stars are Fire"
Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library for a lively discussion of a wide variety of books and novels!
Readers of Classic Literature: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this classic tale, about a boy and his friends growing up along the banks of the Mississippi in the 1800s.
Summertime Food Safety and Great Summer Recipes
Adult Event Drop-in Recipes and food safety tips from UW-Extension staff!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Drop-in 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!
Celebrate the USA Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Celebrate the 4th of July with this patriotic story time and craft event!
Marker Explosions!
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Teens and adults are invited to make their own firework-like designs on tiles and fabrics during this Fourth of July-inspired craft event!
Rock Your Creative Side with Rocks!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library monthly on the first Thursday over the summer and show us how libraries can "rock!" by decorating your own rocks with all sorts of art supplies!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Geared mainly toward children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this story time will feature stories as well as soothing interactive activities!
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!
"Rock Around Spencer" Geology Tour!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Visit the library for clues, then embark on a geology trek around the Village of Spencer during this week-long event!
Anime Afternoon
Teen Event Drop-in Visit the library as we screen three anime series for teens, including "Blue Exorcist," "Eccentric Family" and "Kiznaiver!"
Book Club: "Keeping The Castle"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of July, we'll be reading "Keeping the Castle" by Patrice Kindl! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise!
Children's Event Drop-in Join us as we welcome spirited musician, Duke Otherwise to MCPL for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!
Book Club: "Big Little Lies"
Adult Event Drop-in Join the library Book Club in July to discuss the novel "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty!
Zoozort
Children's Event Drop-in Participants of all ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.
Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Children's Event Drop-in We're celebrating the "T" in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by offering young people the chance to try out all sorts of cool gadgets!
Book Club: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library and take part in a lively discussion of Vance's best-selling book!
Family Game Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library for a fun and entertaining game night for folks of all ages!
Book Club: "Wonder"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of R.J. Palacio's best-selling novel, as well as relevant issues raised in the book.
CD Scratch Art
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Tweens and teens are invited to the library to create their own wall hanging using compact discs!
Summer Craft: Handmade Maracas
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own handmade maracas! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Musical Instruments!
Children's Event Drop-in To celebrate our "Libraries Rock" Summer Library Program, children of all ages are invited to create their own musical instruments, with all supplies provided!
Book Club: "Kitchens of the Great Midwest"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of Stradal's novel!
Book Club: "Small Great Things"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a discussion of our monthly book club selection, "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult!
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!
Women's Night Out: "Anything is Possible"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, which explores a wide range of human emotions through a collection of vignettes.
The Life of Mozart
Children's Event Drop-in A historically accurate, fun-filled play about one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived, presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company!
Keep Cool Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Keep cool this July and join us for our special story time celebrating the hot days of summer with songs, tales and crafts!
Jukebox Hero Music Trivia Night!
Adult Event Drop-in Bring a team or join one to play some multimedia music trivia at the library as part of our "Libraries Rock" summer theme.
Escape Room Family Adventure
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Pete the Cat Rock & Read Party
Children's Event Drop-in We're celebrating how much libraries rock with a program full of Pete the Cat activities!
Kindness Rocks: A Rock Painting Party
All-Ages Event Drop-in Kids of all ages can paint their own design or positive message onto decorative rocks and then hide them around their community! Free, with all supplies provided.
Cribbage Week
Adult Event Drop-in It's Cribbage week all week in Athens! Drop by with a friend or challenge someone in the library to a game. Cards and boards provided
Nature's Niche Animal Program
Children's Event Drop-in Dino Tlachac from Nature's Niche will introduce children to live animals, their native habitats and importance in our environment. Free and open to the public.
Shake, Shimmy and Dance! Family Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Children and their parents or caregivers are welcome to these special story times filled with music, dance and, of course, stories!
Book Club: "Artemis"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In July, we'll read and discuss "Artemis" by Andy Weir, and new people are always welcome!
Readers of Classic Lit: "King Lear"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest literature, including this Shakespearean classic!
Rockin' and Rollin' in Edgar!
Children's Event Drop-in Make some crafts (and maybe sing a tune or two!) during this fun-filled afternoon at the library!
Kids Needle Arts Night
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories during this free program at the library!
Create Your Own Mosaics!
Teen Event Drop-in Teens are invited to stop by the library to create their own colorful mosaics! Free and all supplies provided.
DIY Marbled Paper
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Ever wanted to add that extra touch to paper crafts? Marbling is the perfect technique to create that beautiful artistic design!
MCPL & POV Documentary Night: "Whose Streets?"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for a special screening of this documentary in collaboration with the POV independent film series, and see it before the PBS premiere!
Summer Craft: Marching Ants
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own crafted ants! Free, with all supplies provided.
Harry Potter Owl Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Patrons are invited to stop in any time we're open during the week of July 30th to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a make-your-own Hedwig owl craft!
Harry Potter Potions Class
Children's Event Drop-in MCPL Mosinee is celebrating Harry Potter's birthday with all sorts of fun science experiments like flobberworms and fizzy potions! Free and all supplies provided.
Let's Make Some Noise! Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Kids and families can attend this story time focusing on musical instruments at the library!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!
Crafted Rock Photo Holder
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Teens and adults can make their own unique photo holder using rocks, paint and wire!
Patrick W. Steele: How Milwaukee Lost the Braves
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for an interesting evening of sports history with Patrick W. Steele as he discusses his new book, "Home of the Braves: The Battle for Baseball in Milwaukee," about the Milwaukee Braves and decision to relocate the team to Atlanta.
Chalk Up A Storm: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens, teens and their families are invited to decorate the sidewalk outside the library during this week.
The Power of Protein: Incorporating Beef into a Healthy Diet
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for this presentation on the importance of protein and a demonstration of a heart-healthy recipe with beef!
Under The Sea Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Visit the library for a special underwater-themed story time complete with crafts, songs and more!
Free Family Pool Day
All-Ages Event 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.
Fiber 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!
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
Summer Craft: Dino Buddies!
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to craft their own dinosaur! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "One Thousand White Women"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library each month for a lively discussion on a wide variety of books!
Book Club: "A Gentleman In Moscow"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Thinkers & Tinkers Week
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Visit the library any time the library is open to tinker with tech gadgets including a 3D printer, snap circuits and more!
Internet Basics
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for a class that will teach you how to get the most out of what the Internet has to offer, including how to use a web browser. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 715-446-3537 for more information or to register.
Book Club: "And Then There Were None"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of August, we'll be reading "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Book Club: "Troublemaker"
Adult Event Drop-in Join the library Book Club in August to discuss the book "Troublemaker" by Leah Remini!
Recycled CD Coasters
Adult Event Drop-in Make your own set of stylish coasters using recycled CDs and a variety of craft materials! Free, with all supplies provided.
Stuffed Animal Sleep Over
Children's Event Drop-in Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off starts at 6:30 p.m., pickup starts the next morning at 9 a.m.
Beauty Products
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Join us to learn how to make your own beauty products and take it home with you!
Summer Craft: Monkey Hats
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own monkey hats! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "A Man Called Ove"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for a discussion about this novel, about a curmudgeon who finds an unexpected friendship among neighbors.
Book Club: "Little Women"
Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library each month for a spirited discussion of a wide range of books!
Natural Dyeing for Beginners
Adult Event Drop-in Adults can learn the basics of dyeing fabrics with vegetable dyes such as red cabbage, carrot greens and more during this free informational presentation!
Learn to Embroider
Adult Event Drop-in Adults can get an introduction to embroidery during this free class at the library!
Women's Night Out: "Glass House"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this nonfiction book, about a town in Ohio, which went from being middle class to run down over the past 40 years.
Book Club: "Ethan Frome"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of August, we'll read and discuss Edith Wharton's 1911 novel about a tragic love triangle. New people are always welcome!
Scrabble Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to play a friendly game of Scrabble during this week-long drop-in event!
Anime After Dark
Adult Event Drop-in Adults can watch episodes of anime series "Perfect Insider" and "Tokto ESP!" Suitable for adults ages 18+ only.
Create a Grandparents Day Card!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa, with all supplies provided!
What Was Social Media Before Computers?
Adult Event Drop-in Join local historian Ronald Draeger as he talks about the ways people stayed in contact with one another in the pre-computer era!
Origami Afternoon
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at the library! All ages welcome.
Pokemon Club
Children's Event Drop-in 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.
A Week of International Dot Day
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in We're turning International Dot Day into Dot Week! Children can use dot markers to color in dot worksheets, and teens can practice their pointillism skills to create artwork. Children and teens can come any time during library hours.
Afternoon Poetry Workshop
Adult Event Drop-in Are you a poet? Or do you love to write and are looking for an opportunity to enhance your writing skills with that certain creative touch? We are here to help! Join us at the library for an afternoon with poet Dawn Anderson.
Passport Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in In honor of National Passport Awareness Month, Mosinee will be hosting a passport event from 3-7 p.m.for any adults and teens who need a new passport or a passport renewal.
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for our monthly book club at the library! For the month of September, we'll be reading "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Book Club: "Life After Life"
Adult Event Drop-in Join the library Book Club in September to discuss "Life After Life," about a woman who lives her life over and over again during the early 20th century.
Beyond the Left-Right Divide: Partisan Polarization in the Trump Age
Adult Event Drop-in Join us as UW-Madison assistant professor Michael Wagner discusses the US's current political divide, what contributes to it and how it may affect our nation's future.
Book Club: "The Magnolia Story"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library in September for a lively discussion on this book, about the hosts of HGTV's "Fixer Upper!"
Book Club: "The Paris Architect"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for a discussion of this book, about an architect who is hired to design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish citizen hiding from the Nazis.
Book Club: "Rosemary"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a discussion of our monthly book club selection. No need to register beforehand and new people are always welcome!
Book Club "The Shadow of the Wind"
Adult Event Drop-in Have some good times with great books every month during meetings of the library book club!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Before We Were Yours"
Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library for an engaging discussion on a variety of books during their monthly book club meetings!
Fall Leaves Fall
Children's Event Drop-in Autumn leaves are falling down! Join us for a special story time and help us welcome in the colorful Autumn season with songs, crafts and games.
Button Making For Tweens and Teens
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Teens and tweens are invited to stop by the library and get creative designing their own buttons.
The Surprising Benefits of Playing Video Games
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn about the positive effects of playing video games from UW-Madison professor C. Shawn Green! Free, no registration required.
Libby E-Books
Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to use the Libby app to checkout and download e-books and audiobooks for free with your library card!
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.
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 Drop-in 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.
Quilting & Crafting
Adult Event Drop-in Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors and learn a new craft!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in 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!
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adult Event Drop-in 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!
Teen Book Club: "A Dog's Purpose"
Teen Event Drop-in Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this heartwarming tale about the bond between a dog and his humans.
Cotton Swab Flowers
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "My Antonia"
Adult Event Drop-in 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 Drop-in 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 Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "The Bright Hour"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of "The Bright Hour," about a woman's journey living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Book Club: "Rebecca"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "Beartown"
Adult Event Drop-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling novel by Fredrik Backman!
Book Club:"Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book"
Teen Event Drop-in 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.
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.
Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!
Book Club: "The Radium Girls"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "The Good Nurse"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "Kiss Carlo"
Adult Event Drop-in 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-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of David Grann's best-selling book!
Thanksgiving Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with stories and crafts at MCPL!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park"
Teen Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "The Little Prince"
Adult Event Drop-in 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.
Book Club: "A Christmas Carol"
Adult Event Drop-in Join the library Book Club in December to discuss this classic holiday tale!
Book Club: "An Irish Country Christmas"
Adult Event Drop-in 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-in Drop by the library for a lively discussion of this holiday-themed mystery novel!
Teen Book Club: "Wonder"
Teen Event Drop-in 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.
