Community Weaving Collaboration

All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!

• 1/2–3/19/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Library Selfie Week

All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!

• 1/27–1/31/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity during these fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs!

• Tue., 1/28/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 1/28/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Wed., 1/29/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Wed., 1/29/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 1/29/20, 2:30–3:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
• Thu., 1/30/20, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
• Thu., 1/30/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Edgar
• Fri., 1/31/20, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Needle Arts

Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

• Tue., 1/28/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
• Tue., 1/28/20, 2–5pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Thu., 2/6/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 2/18/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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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.

• Wed., 1/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Family Story Time

Children Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program featuring stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Wed., 1/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Stratford
• Wed., 1/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Athens
• Wed., 1/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 1/29/20, 2–2:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
• Thu., 1/30/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Edgar
• Thu., 1/30/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
• Sat., 2/1/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 2/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 2/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
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Pine Cone Fire Starters

Adults Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter!

• Wed., 1/29/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Athens

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Tech Time

Adults Registration Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance!

• Wed., 1/29/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 1/29/20, 3–4pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Preschool Art Lab: Snowball Painting

Children Drop-in Make festive winter paintings using free craft supplies!

• Fri., 1/31/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Children Put your heart into a unique piece of art during our "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" at the library!

• Fri., 1/31/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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.

• Sat., 2/1/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 2/4/20, 1–7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Sat., 2/8/20, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Needle Felting Workshop

Adults Drop-in Adults can drop by the library to learn the basics of needle felting!

• 2/3–2/8/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Winter & Spring Card Making

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!

• 2/3–2/8/20 @ MCPL Hatley
• 2/3–2/7/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!

Children Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!

• 2/3–2/28/20 @ MCPL Edgar

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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.

• Mon., 2/3/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Adult Night at the Library: Nature Print Sun Paper

Adults Create nature-inspired designs using sun paper!

• Mon., 2/3/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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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

• Mon., 2/3/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Tales for Tots

Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!

• Tue., 2/4/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 2/4/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Meet K-9 Officer Ella!

Adults Meet Spencer's K-9 officer and hear all about her training and her job!

• Tue., 2/4/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Cribbage at the Library

Adults Drop-in If you're a fan of the card game cribbage, stop by the library to play some games with others. If you've never played before, here's a chance to learn!

• Tue., 2/4/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Furious Hours" by Casey Cep

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 2/5/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Roller Coaster Science

Children Drop-in Design your own marble roller coaster using craft supplies!

• Wed., 2/5/20, 4–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale!

All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of items for sale at low prices during this quarterly book sale! Please note some new days and times!

• 2/5–2/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
• Tue., 2/11/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
• Tue., 2/11/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Stratford
• Mon., 2/17/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Hatley
• Tue., 2/18/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Mon., 3/9/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Athens
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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!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Flextangle: The Paper Toy!

Children Make this creative spinning paper toy!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Folk Heart Art

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!

• 2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Mission STEAM: Magna-Tiles® & More!

Teens Drop-in Work with Magna-Tiles and work on 3-D building projects during this week of STEAM activities!

• 2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Friendship Bracelet Making

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets!

• 2/10–2/15/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Fizzing Heart Art Eruptions

Children Registration You might know the chemical combination to make a volcano erupt, but what about an erupting heart? Join us to find out!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 3–3:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
• 5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of February!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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MCPL Documentary Night
"Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love"

Adults Join us for a screening of a documentary filled with love, longing, a friendship that spanned fifty years and a beloved singer-songwriter!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Family Adventure Night: LEGO® Mania!

Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to all things LEGO® during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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A Colorful Afternoon for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Adults & Teens Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of creative coloring.

• Tue., 2/11/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults Join the library Book Club in February to discuss this book by Lisa Wingate!

• Tue., 2/11/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Heart-Shaped Story Time & Crafts

Children Join us at the library for a special story time that's all about the love!

• Wed., 2/12/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Genealogy Hunters

Adults Pick up some tips during this monthly genealogy program!

• Wed., 2/12/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Decoupage Bud Flower Vases

Adults Drop-in Join us to create your own unique, beautiful vase to share with someone special!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 11am–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Elephant Whisperer" by Lawrence Anthony

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this true tale!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Library Learning
Intro to Microsoft Excel

Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss" by Rajeev Balasubramanyam

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Write Your Truth: Intro to Creative Nonfiction

Adults Join our staff and other writers at the library as we discuss creative nonfiction, with time for participants to work on their own projects!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Saturday Spotlight: Narwhals

Children Drop-in Learn about narwhals through crafts, games and books!

• Sat., 2/15/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Beatles Story Time

Children Introduce the whole family to the Fab Four with this special Beatles-themed Family Story Time

• Sat., 2/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a newlywed couple who must cope when the husband is sent to prison for a crime he swears he didn't commit.

• Mon., 2/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Hobbies & Crafts Night

Adults Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

• Mon., 2/17/20, 3–7pm @ MCPL Hatley
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As the Page Turns
"The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 2/17/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Women's Night Out
"Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng

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!

• Mon., 2/17/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Witch Elm" by Tana French

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this gripping novel, about a man who unearths a family mystery while caring for his dying uncle.

• Tue., 2/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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LENA Start

Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.

• Wed., 2/19/20, 12:30–1:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Kids Needle Arts Night: Finger Knitting

Kids & Teens Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories!

• Wed., 2/19/20, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Warrior Wednesday

Kids & Teens Drop-in If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!

• Wed., 2/19/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Wausau
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The Tools of Adaptive Gardening

Adults The public is invited to learn about ways working in the summer garden can be easier - even more enjoyable! - with adaptive gardening tools and techniques.

• Thu., 2/20/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Family Pajama Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 2/20/20, 6–6:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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No-School Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this no-school day at the library playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Fri., 2/21/20, 11:30am–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Tissue Paper Paintings With Snow

Children Of all the uses for snow - sledding, snowballs, awesome forts - you can find out how to use the frozen flakes to create unique pieces of art!

• Sat., 2/22/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Family Game Day

All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.

• Sat., 2/22/20, 11:30am–1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal

Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique, heirloom or collectible item!

• Sat., 2/22/20, 1:30–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Mission STEAM: Marble Maze Run

Children Drop-in Make your own marble race track during this week of STEAM!

• 2/24–2/29/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Secret Code Bracelets

Kids & Adults Drop-in Use binary patterns to create words of affirmation for a bracelet, necklace or different unique craft!

• 2/24–2/29/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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The Why & How of Off-grid Living

Adults Join us at the library for an afternoon talk and discussion on living off grid, including reasons it appeals to some people and ways to get started!

• Mon., 2/24/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig

Adults Join us to discuss this riveting novel by Matt Haig!

• Wed., 2/26/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller

Adults Drop-in Meet with other like-minded lovers of classic literature and discuss some of history's greatest works!

• Wed., 2/26/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Preschool Art Lab: Mystery Painting

Children Drop-in Young ones and their parents or caregivers are welcome to drop in and create mysterious art together!

• Fri., 2/28/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Duct Tape Palooza

Kids & Teens Drop-in Tweens and Teens are welcome to join us on a no-school day in Mosinee to get creative with duct tape!

• Fri., 2/28/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Dr. Seuss Craft Week!

Children Drop-in Make Dr. Seuss-themed crafts all week long!

• 3/2–3/6/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Month of Crafts & Coloring

Children Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!

• 3/2–3/27/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Adult Night at the Library: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Adults are welcome to join us for a night of fun crafts and socializing!

• Mon., 3/2/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Protect Yourself From Scammers

Adults Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud from reps from AARP's Fraud Watch Network!

• Tue., 3/3/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 3/4/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Art Cluster Showcase & Reception

Kids & Adults Drop-in Visit the the library Children's Department anytime from March 7 through March 20 to see the 2019-2020 Art Cluster students' masterpieces!

• Sat., 3/7/20, 11:30am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Too Much Happiness" by Alice Munro

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of March!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Family Adventure Night: Gnomes & Trolls

Children There's no place like Gnome night in Edgar for our monthly family adventure!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "The Sleepwalker" by Chris Bohjalian

Adults Join the library Book Club in March to discuss this book by Chris Bohjalian!

• Tue., 3/10/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Springtime Yarn-Wrapped Wreath

Adults Welcome spring by making a bright and cheerful decoration for your front door!

• Wed., 3/11/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Up in Arms" by John Temple

Adults Stop by the library for a fun, engaging talk about a wide variety of books, including Temple's account of the Bundy family!

• Thu., 3/12/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Searching for Sylvie Lee" by Jean Kwok

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this contemporary fiction novel!

• Thu., 3/12/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Bottle Cap Magnets

Adults & Teens Drop-in Who knew bottle caps could inspire so much creativity? Find out how and create a unique, artistic craft!

• 3/16–3/21/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "The Last Time I Lied" by Riley Sager

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about a woman who returns to the summer camp where all of her bunk mates disappeared years before.

• Mon., 3/16/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Edgar Passport Event

Adults Folks in the Edgar area will have the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport locally for your next international adventure!

• Mon., 3/16/20, 2:30–6:45pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"Whistling Past the Graveyard" by Susan Crandall

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 3/16/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Women's Night Out
"Heartland" by Sarah Smarsh

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including Smarsh's look at intergenerational poverty.

• Mon., 3/16/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama!

• Tue., 3/17/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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MCPL Movie Night
"Knives Out"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of this acclaimed, star-studded mystery starring Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer and others, and bring your popcorn!

• Tue., 3/17/20, 5:30–7:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft

Children Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the library after our Spring-Themed Story Time and create a butterfly craft using brightly painted bow-tie pasta!

• Wed., 3/18/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Athens

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Bad Art Night

Adults Adults are welcome for a fun, pressure-free night of creating art that may be hard to look at, but fun to make!

• Thu., 3/19/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Spring Sticker Celebration

Children Celebrate spring with stickers and decorate a variety of crafts in a unique way!

• Fri., 3/20/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create With a Rainbow Loom®!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own bracelets and other creations using a Rainbow Loom®!

• Fri., 3/20/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Saturday Spotlight: Breakfast

Children Drop-in Visit the library anytime on Saturday, March 21st to celebrate our favorite meal of the day - breakfast! - with stories and crafts.

• Sat., 3/21/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Escape Room Family Adventure

All-Ages Registration Do you have what it takes to get out of our escape room? Kids and families can put their problem-solving and intuition skills to the test to make it out of our pop-up escape room during Spring Break!

• Mon., 3/23/20, 12am–11:59pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Coding a LEGO® Maze

All-Ages Drop-in Enjoy an offline coding activity with your kids by creating a LEGO maze!

• 3/23–3/28/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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DIY Flutes for Kids!

Children It's fun to make an instrument, or to play an instrument, but you can join us for this fun program and do both!

• Mon., 3/23/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Cultures in Conflict on the Roof of the World: China & Tibet

Adults Join us for an engaging talk on the history of Tibet, its occupation by China starting in the 1950s and points of conflict between the two countries and cultures that continue to this day.

• Mon., 3/23/20, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Minute to Win It - for Tweens!

Children Tweens, come celebrate your spring break with some friendly competition in a series of crazy games and challenges with only 60 seconds to do them!

• Tue., 3/24/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Adults Join us to discuss this best-selling novel by Celeste Ng!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell

Adults Drop-in Stop in for the Readers of Classic Literature's discussion of Orwell's dystopian tale or join them a different month's talk of literary classics!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Turmeric Dyed Tote Bags

Adults Registration Learn a new, natural way of adding bright color to clothes and other cloth material!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Spring Break Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this Spring Break afternoon playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Preschool Art Lab: Rubber Band/Yarn Stamping

Children Young patrons and their parents or caregivers are invited to drop in and create art together!

• Thu., 3/26/20, 10am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Marble Maze Run

Children Join us during Spring Break to make your own marble maze run!

• Thu., 3/26/20, 12:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Children It's fun to piece puzzles together but we bet it will be even more fun to create your own puzzle!

• Fri., 3/27/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Mission STEAM: Dash & Dot Robots

Children Drop-in Young patrons are invited to experiment with coding and robotic technology using the Dash & Dot robot kits!

• 3/30–4/4/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Spencer Passport Event

Adults Drop-in Spencer-area patrons will have the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport locally for your next international adventure!

• Mon., 3/30/20, 2:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Knitting Without Needles

All-Ages Ever wanted to knit without needles? Now is the prefect time to learn just how much you can accomplish with your own fingers, hands and arms!

• Tue., 3/31/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States"

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 4/1/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Children's Festival

Children Drop-in Stop by MCPL's booth at the 47th annual Children's Festival at Marathon Park to learn more about the library - including a sneak peek at summer events!

• Sat., 4/4/20, 9am–3pm @ Marathon Park

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DIY Headphone Organizer

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a simple craft that will help keep your headphones or earbuds from getting tangled!

• 4/6–4/11/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit

Teens Drop-in Work with a littleBits electronic synth kit during this week of STEAM!

• 4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"

Children Join us for a special story time with local children's author Karen Lorge!

• Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
• Tue., 4/21/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
• Wed., 4/29/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee
• Sat., 5/2/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss the latest novel by best-selling author Erin Morgenstern!

• Thu., 4/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders

All-Ages To celebrate spring, stop in and create your own one-of-a-kind photo holder!

• Fri., 4/10/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of April!

• Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Family Adventure Night: Superheroes!

Children Hear stories about superheroes and make fun crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

• Mon., 4/13/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Hens & Chicks Planted in Every Pot

Adults Bring a little plant into your life and learn more about succulents too, with this fun the library program!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw

Adults Join the library Book Club in April to discuss this book by Tom Brokaw!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Bracelet Yarn Weaving

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make creative and colorful bracelets!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Teen Fandom Trivia Night

Teens Answer trivia questions about Harry Potters, Doctor Who, the Lord of the Rings and more during this teen trivia night!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL Movie Night
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

All-Ages Join us for a free screening of this newer film about one of television's most-beloved stars, Mr. (Fred) Rogers!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Yoga Story Time

Children Kids and their caregivers can do yoga during this special story time!

• Wed., 4/15/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Mosinee

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Ransom Note Magnetic Poetry

Adults Make magnetic poetry letters using magazines and other supplies!

• Wed., 4/15/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling memoir!

• Thu., 4/16/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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As the Page Turns
"The Cherry Harvest" by Lucy Sanna

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Thu., 4/16/20, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
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Write Your Truth: Coping With Trauma & Mental Health Through Words

Adults Join us in Rothschild for writing programs exploring creative nonfiction, including ways to write about difficult topics and trauma.

• Thu., 4/16/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Saturday Spotlight: Farms

Children Drop-in Learn about farms through crafts, games and books!

• Sat., 4/18/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Flower Photo Pops

Children Is it Spring yet? You can create a bit of Spring to take home with you with these fun photo holders!

• Sat., 4/18/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about one of America's most notorious real-life scandals!

• Mon., 4/20/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion among lit lovers during the Women's Night Out book club!

• Mon., 4/20/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne

Children Join us for a lively discussion of this best-selling book, about the son of a Nazi officer who befriends a boy living in a concentration camp.

• Tue., 4/21/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Earth Day Story Time & Stained Glass Craft

Children Celebrate Earth Day with stories, a craft and more!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Book Club: "Unsheltered" by Barbara Kingsolver

Adults Join us to discuss this historical fiction novel by Barbara Kingsolver!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Readers of Classic Literature
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather

Adults Drop-in Read and discuss some of history's greatest written works, including Cather's classic about a woman determined to make a life and a farm for herself.

• Wed., 4/22/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Milk Jug Bird Feeders

Children Drop-in Make a bird feeder out of recycled milk jugs!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 1–7pm @ MCPL Hatley

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Traveling Trunk of Aprons

Adults Get a historical look at aprons during this event with the Marathon County Historical Society!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Animal Erasure Paintings

Children Learn about animals, ecosystems and more during this art event!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 11am–4pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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National Poetry Month Celebration With Max Garland

Adults Join the library and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets for a National Poetry Month celebration with award-winning writer Max Garland, and bring your own poems for an open mic session!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 5:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Preschool Art Lab: Tissue Paper Painting

Children Drop-in Preschoolers can make colorful tissue paper paintings!

• Fri., 4/24/20, 12–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Create Colored Paper Spinners!

Children Make a colorful paper spinner!

• Fri., 4/24/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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May Day Baskets

Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket!

• Thu., 4/30/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Make Your Own Notebook

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make and decorate your own notebook, journal or diary during Screen-Free Week!

• 5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Create Your Own BB-8

Children Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!

• Mon., 5/4/20, 3–3:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee
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Healthy Living for Your Mind & Body

Adults Learn different tips for staying healthy during this free talk!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer

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Make Your Own Mini Piñatas

Children Drop-in Create your own mini piñatas!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams & David Fisher

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Spring Refrigerator Magnets

All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 3–6pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Book Club: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!

• Tue., 5/12/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver

Adults Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this young adult novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Book Club: "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens

Adults Stop by the library and to discuss this best-selling mystery novel!

• Thu., 5/14/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Saturday Spotlight: Dragons

Children Drop-in Learn about dragons through crafts, games and books!

• Sat., 5/16/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Book Club: "The President Is Missing" by James Patterson

Adults Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, about what happens after the president of the United States vanishes without a trace.

• Mon., 5/18/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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As the Page Turns
"White Chrysanthemum" by Mary Lynn Bracht

Adults Discuss this title during one of the monthly book club meetings at the library!

• Mon., 5/18/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Book Club: "The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about a heated legal case involving Thomas Edison and one of his rivals.

• Tue., 5/19/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Since We Fell" by Dennis Lehane

Adults Join us to discuss this suspense novel by Dennis Lehane!

• Wed., 5/27/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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