Events
Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Campaign Donation Collections
Wed., 6/21/17, 9am - Sat., 9/30/17, 5pm @ MCPL WausauAll MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2017 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Camp Out At The Library!
Mon., 9/25/17, 10am - Sat., 9/30/17, 2pm @ MCPL Marathon CityKids can read and lounge inside a reading tent set up inside our Marathon City Branch from September 25-30!
All About Apples Story Time
Tue., 9/26/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL RothschildCelebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday with us at this fun-filled story time featuring songs, stories and games!
Home School Huddle
Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
- Tue., 9/26/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL Edgar
Needle Arts Night
Join us at the Athens Branch every Tuesday afternoon and learn new fiber arts skills with hooks, punches and needles, or join other experienced crafters to work on projects old ... (read more)
- Tue., 9/26/17, 1pm - 4pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/26/17, 3pm - 6pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 10/18/17, 4pm - 6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Thu., 10/19/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL Mosinee
Quilting and Crafting
Quilters and crafters - experienced and beginners - are invited to gather to learn, create, and share. In addition to sharing quilting skills and techniques, we'll also teach a new ... (read more)
- Tue., 9/26/17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
Introduction to Gmail
Learn how to create your own email account and how to use it during this free introductory class!
- Tue., 9/26/17, 1:30pm - 3pm @ MCPL Wausau
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Wed., 9/27/17, 11am - 12pm @ MCPL RothschildTwo slaves escape a cotton plantation via the Underground Railroad with a relentless slave catcher in pursuit.
Readers of Classic Lit: "Little House in the Big Woods"
Wed., 9/27/17, 12pm - 1pm @ MCPL WausauDiscussion of the classic book about two girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier. No registration required and new participants are always welcome!
After School Experiments
Join us each month to participate in a variety of hands-on experiments related to math and science. Free and no registration required, all supplies provided.
- Thu., 9/28/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL Wausau
Fact or Fiction: A Live Storytelling Event
Fri., 9/29/17, 7pm - 9pm @ UW Center for Civic EngagementTen stories by 10 different storytellers, and the audience judges if the stories are true or false! Prizes for the two stories that fake out the audience the most! Free to attend, but mature audiences only. Send submissions by 9/15 to factorfiction@mcpl.us.
Central Wisconsin Book Festival
Fri., 9/29/17, 7pm - Sat., 9/30/17, 9pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for the first-ever Central Wisconsin Book Festival, starting with a live storytelling event the evening of Friday, Sept. 29 and events throughout the day on Saturday, Sept. 30. All events are free and no registration or tickets required!
Books Build Better Brains: Literacy and Early Brain and Child Development
Sat., 9/30/17, 9:30am - 11am @ MCPL WausauDr. Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician, public health professional and child health advocate, will discuss the importance of early literacy and the roles that human relationships and interactions play in a child's first thousand days of life.
The Rise and Fall of Baseball at the Univ. of Wisconsin
Sat., 9/30/17, 10am - 11:30am @ Janke Book StoreSteven D. Schmitt will share the history of baseball at the University of Wisconsin, which started in 1870 and ended in 1991, making UW the only Big Ten school with ... (read more)
Grouse Hunting with Author Mark Parman
Sat., 9/30/17, 11am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauAuthor, hunter and UW-Marathon County Senior Lecturer Mark Parman will read from his book "A Grouse Hunter's Almanac," newly released in paperback that chronicles 20 seasons of hunts. Q&A and signing to follow. Free and no registration or tickets required.
Mistakes That Led Victoria Houston to a Life of Mystery Writing
Sat., 9/30/17, 1pm - 2:30pm @ MCPL WausauOne of Wisconsin's own favorite writers, Victoria Houston, will join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to share stories of how she became a mystery writer. Free and no registration or tickets required.
The Life of a Young Adult Author with Brittany Cavallaro
Sat., 9/30/17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm @ MCPL WausauYoung Adult author Brittany Cavallaro will join us via Skype to share with teens how she got started as a writer, what it's like to write a book series, her ... (read more)
Flock Together: A Conversation About Extinct Birds & What They've Taught Us
Sat., 9/30/17, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL WausauAuthor B.J. Hollars presents information about extinct birds from his book "Flock Together," and how we can save threatened species and ourselves. Free and no registration or tickets required.
A Conversation with Comic Writer and Artist Tim Seeley
Sat., 9/30/17, 3pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL WausauComic book writer and artist Tim Seeley joins us for the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to talk about his work, including the upcoming film adaptation of his book "Revival." Free and no registration or tickets required.
My Two Elaines: A Story of Alzheimer's Care with Gov. Martin Schreiber
Sat., 9/30/17, 3pm - 4:30pm @ Janke Book StoreFormer Wisconsin Gov. Martin Schreiber will read from his new book "My Two Elaines: learning, coping, and surviving as an Alzheimer's caregiver" and answer questions about the role of caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's. Free and no registration or tickets required.
Central Wisconsin Book Fest Finale: Poet Mai Der Vang
Sat., 9/30/17, 7pm - 8:30pm @ UW Center for Civic EngagementWe'll close out the Central Wisconsin Book Festival with award-winning poet Mai Der Vang, whose collection "Afterland" recounts the Hmong exodus from Laos and the Hmong culture's ongoing resilience in exile. Free and no registration or tickets required.
Steampunk Necklaces for Young Adolescents!
Mon., 10/2/17, 1pm - Tue., 10/31/17, 4pm @ MCPL EdgarThe Edgar Branch, in coordination with the Edgar School District, is inviting students to stop by during the Month of the Young Adolescent to create necklaces with a steampunk theme, including a special program on Oct. 11. Free and all supplies provided.
Meet the Marathon County SWAT Team
Tue., 10/3/17, 9am - 10am @ MCPL SpencerMembers of the Marathon County SWAT Team will join us to explain the work they do and what it takes to become a SWAT team member. Free and open to the public.
LEGO® Block Party
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.
- Tue., 10/3/17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Mon., 10/9/17, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Sat., 10/14/17, 11:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Mon., 1/22/18, 3pm - 6pm @ MCPL Hatley
Teen Advisory Group
Make a difference at the library! TAG is a volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 6-12. Members help select materials for the library's collection, assist with events, write reviews, create ... (read more)
- Tue., 10/3/17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
Halloween Terrarium for Adults
Adults can create their own little world of Halloween during this DIY craft program - with a craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided, but registration is required. 715-261-7230 for info or to register.
- Wed., 10/4/17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 10/4/17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
Pokemon Club
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 and (with parental permission) trade Pokemon cards! Free and no registration required.
- Thu., 10/5/17, 4pm - 4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
Friends of MCPL Moving Sale!
Thu., 10/5/17, 5pm - Sun., 10/8/17, 4pm @ MCPL WausauThe Friends of Marathon County Public Library is moving into a new space, and will host their quarterly book sale in their soon-to-be-former home - this time with extra-special deals in store!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
- Sat., 10/7/17, 10:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
Harvest Fest
Sat., 10/7/17, 10:30am - 2pm @ MCPL WausauWe're bringing the Harvest Fest celebration indoors at the library will fall-themed stories and crafts. Free and all supplies provided.
It's Your Move: MCPL Game Day
Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
- Sat., 10/7/17, 11:30am - 1:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 11/14/17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Fri., 1/19/18, 1:15pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Hatley
Book Club: "The Hired Girl"
Mon., 10/9/17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon CityJoin us for our monthly book club at MCPL Marathon City! For the month of October, we'll be reading "The Hired Girl" by Laura Amy Schlitz! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Monkey Adventures
Mon., 10/9/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear stories from the Curious George series and make crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Facebook Fundamentals Part 1
Learn how to make a Facebook profile, send friend requests, like, comment and more during part one of this two-part course. Free and open to adults.
- Tue., 10/10/17, 10am - 11am @ MCPL Spencer
- Tue., 10/10/17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
Fire Safety Story Time
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety and then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
- Tue., 10/10/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 10/13/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
Book Club: "Fahrenheit 451"
Tue., 10/10/17, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL HatleyDiscuss Ray Bradbury's classic novel "Fahrenheit 451" during our Hatley Branch's October book club meeting!
Inside the Lines: An Adult Coloring Party!
Join us for a fun, relaxing and creative evening coloring with other adults. Free, with all supplies provided. No registration required.
- Tue., 10/10/17, 3pm - 6pm @ MCPL Rothschild
Book Club: "Missing Mom"
Thu., 10/12/17, 11:30am - 12:30pm @ MCPL EdgarJoin us for a discussion of this book, about a woman who undergoes a major personal transformation in the year following her mother's death.
After School Art: Halloween Projects
Thu., 10/12/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters to make a variety of Halloween-themed arts and crafts projects! Free, with all supplies provided.
Immigration Then and Now: Causes, Consequences of the 1917 Immigration Act
Thu., 10/12/17, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL WausauJoin Lee Willis, associate professor and chair of Department of History and International Studies at UW-Stevens Point, for a talk on the 100-year-old Immigration Act of 1917 and how it ... (read more)
Random Moments of Verse
A monthly gathering of central Wisconsin poets, who are invited to share original work and/or the work of other poets. No registration required - just show up and read or listen!
- Thu., 10/12/17, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL Wausau
Book Club: "Under The Influence"
Thu., 10/12/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL AthensDiscussion of a novel about a woman who falls apart in her personal and professional life, and falls under the spell of a charming couple. No registration required and new people are always welcome!
Duct Tape Palooza!
Create a variety of crafts all with colorful types of duct tape! Free and all supplies provided.
- Fri., 10/13/17, 12pm - 3pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Thu., 10/26/17, 10am - 5pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Fri., 10/27/17, 11am - 1pm @ MCPL Rothschild
Building Adventures
Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
- Sat., 10/14/17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
Book Club: "The Light Between Oceans"
Mon., 10/16/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL MosineeA baby washes ashore a remote Australian island where a childless couple run a lighthouse.
Book Club "Magic Hour"
Mon., 10/16/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL StratfordReluctantly giving up her California practice working with troubled children, Julia Cates is forced to draw on all her skills to deal with a young mute girl found abandoned and terrified in her Pacific Northwest.
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
- Mon., 10/16/17, 3pm - 8pm @ MCPL Hatley
Growing Herbs Indoors
Mon., 10/16/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarLearn how to grow herbs indoors throughout the winter with this free presentation led by Master Gardener Eileen Riehle! Call 715-352-3155 for more information.
Book Club: "Ordinary Grace"
Join us for a discussion of the book "Ordinary Grace," about a man who looks back on a tragic event that shattered his small Minnesota hometown when he was 13.
- Mon., 10/16/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL Spencer
Women's Night Out: "A Man Called Ove"
Mon., 10/16/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL WausauLively, social discussion of the novel about a curmudgeon who finds an unexpected friendship among neighbors.
History of the One-Room Schoolhouse
Tue., 10/17/17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm @ MCPL StratfordVisit our Stratford Branch for a historical look at one-room schoolhouses, led by Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society!
Marble Maze Run
Tue., 10/17/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauKids can build their own marble maze runs and test them out during this fun building program! Free, with all supplies provided.
Tween Book Club: "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery"
Thu., 10/19/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
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MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery" by Deborah and James Howe and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Introduction to Raising Chickens!
Thu., 10/19/17, 6pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a presentation on what it takes to raise chickens at home, and bring your questions! Free and no registration required.
Sensory Story Time
Geared mainly toward children ages 3-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this story time will feature stories as well as soothing interactive activities.
- Sat., 10/21/17, 9:15am - 9:45am @ MCPL Wausau
Facebook Fundamentals Part 2
Increase your knowledge of Facebook and learn how to use additional tools on the social media site with Part 2 of our Facebook Fundamentals class!
- Tue., 10/24/17, 1:30pm - 3pm @ MCPL Wausau
Halloween Craft Day
Tue., 10/24/17, 2pm - 4pm @ MCPL MosineeKids can get ready for Halloween by decorating scary and silly masks and making mummy bookmarks at our Mosinee Branch!
Book Club: "The Girls"
Wed., 10/25/17, 11am - 12pm @ MCPL RothschildA 1960s teen girl becomes swept up in a chaotic cult and its charismatic leader in "The Girls" by novelist Emma Cline.
Readers of Classic Lit: "The Golden Notebook"
Wed., 10/25/17, 12pm - 1pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a discussion of this classic book, about a successful author who combines her different notebooks of writings into one single golden notebook. No registration required and new participants are always welcome!
Monster Mash Halloween Party
Join us for a monstrously good time at this Halloween party, featuring stories, songs, crafts and costumes!
- Thu., 10/26/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 10/28/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Mon., 10/30/17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer
- Tue., 10/31/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
Fall Craft Day
Families are encouraged to visit us and make a variety of autumn crafts! Free, with all supplies provided.
- Thu., 10/26/17, 1pm - 3pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 11/1/17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 11/14/17, 12pm - 7pm @ MCPL Hatley
Horror Fest
Fri., 10/27/17, 1pm - 3pm @ MCPL WausauKids and tweens are invited for this horrific event at the library, featuring spooky and scary crafts, activities and stories!
Stained Glass Votive Jars
Sat., 10/28/17, 11am - 12pm
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MCPL Rothschild
Learn how to upcycle baby food jars into a beautiful work of faux stained glass art! Free and all supplies provided.
International Games Week: Family Game Afternoon
Sun., 10/29/17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL WausauThe library celebrates International Games Week with an afternoon of board games and card games! Bring family or friends, or come by yourself and join a group. Free and no registration required.
Halloween Story Time
Tue., 10/31/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL HatleyVisit our Hatley Branch for a special Halloween story time followed by making a fun and festive craft project!
Anime After Dark: Halloween Edition
Tue., 10/31/17, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a spooky Halloween version of our popular Anime After Dark series. Free and mature audiences only.
The History of Wisconsin Public Broadcasting
Learn about the history of Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television and how they shaped stations across the country from Rick Reyer, regional manager of WPR!
- Thu., 11/2/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL Edgar
- Mon., 11/6/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Mon., 12/11/17, 3pm - 4pm @ MCPL Mosinee
- Thu., 1/25/18, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL Spencer
Canning Meat and Wild Game
Thu., 11/2/17, 6pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL HatleyLearn the basics of canning and preserving wild game and other meats during this free presentation, led by Jackie Carattini from UW-Extension!
Color Chemistry!
Sat., 11/4/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a color-themed story time followed by hands-on art projects and experiments all about colors! Free, with all supplies provided.
Autumn Candle Holders
Mon., 11/6/17, 3pm - 4pm
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MCPL Mosinee
Visit our Mosinee Branch to create autumn leaf mason jar candle holders, with all supplies provided!
Learn About Marathon County's Uniform Addressing System
Tue., 11/7/17, 9am - 10am @ MCPL SpencerLearn the details of Marathon County's new uniform addressing system and what it means for you at this free informational meeting!
Introduction to Pinterest
Learn how to create a free Pinterest account and how to navigate the website during this free class! Registration required.
- Tue., 11/7/17, 1:30pm - 3pm @ MCPL Wausau
Author & Photographer Matt Janzen: State of Craft Beer
Tue., 11/7/17, 6pm - 7:30pm
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MCPL Wausau
Author and photographer Matt Janzen will share stories and photos from his book "State of Craft Beer," a two-year effort to explore every aspect of the craft beer brewing process ... (read more)
Book Club: "The Finest Hours"
Thu., 11/9/17, 11:30am - 12:30pm @ MCPL EdgarJoin us for a discussion of this book, which chronicles a real-life rescue mission the U.S. Coast Guard made in 1954 to save oil tankers ripped apart by a massive storm.
After School Art: Artist Trading Cards
Thu., 11/9/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters to make their own artist trading cards! Free, with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Redeployment"
Thu., 11/9/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL AthensJoin a lively discussion of this historical fiction novel about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. New members always welcome!
Bead Bonanza
Fri., 11/10/17, 11am - 2pm @ MCPL Marathon CityTweens and teens are invited to our Marathon City Branch to create their own beaded jewelry! Free and all supplies provided.
Veteran's Day Celebration of Real (and Imaginary) Heroes!
Sat., 11/11/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauFor this Veteran's Day program, we'll be celebrating the real heroes around us, imaginary heroes, and pondering the question: What makes a hero?
Natural Dyeing for Beginners
Sat., 11/11/17, 11am - 12pm @ MCPL RothschildAdults can learn the basics of dyeing fabrics with vegetable dyes such as red cabbage, carrot greens, beets and more during this free informational presentation!
Book Club: "The Casual Vacancy"
Mon., 11/13/17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon CityJoin us for our monthly book club at MCPL Marathon City! For the month of November, we'll be reading "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Building with Bob
Mon., 11/13/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear Bob the Builder stories read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Holiday Cardmaking
Mon., 11/13/17, 6:30pm - 8pm
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MCPL Spencer
Local cardmaking enthusiast Jean Fischer will lead this free presentation on how to make festive personalized holiday greeting cards! Open to adults, with registration required.
Book Club: "Dear Daughter"
Tue., 11/14/17, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL HatleyJoin our Hatley Branch Book Club in November to discuss the novel "Dear Daughter" by Elizabeth Little!
Fairy Fun!
Tue., 11/14/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauChildren are invited for an afternoon of fairy fun! Listen to fairy stories and then decorate your own fairy house and magic wand. Free and open to the public with all supplies provided.
Book Club: "Before the Fall"
Wed., 11/15/17, 11am - 12pm @ MCPL RothschildAfter a tragic plane crash, the only two survivors are a down-and-out painter and the four year-old heir to a media empire in Noah Hawley's novel "Before the Fall."
Thanksgiving Story Time
Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with stories and crafts at MCPL!
- Thu., 11/16/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 11/21/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 11/21/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
Book Club: "The Silver Star"
Join us at our Spencer Branch for a discussion of the book "The Silver Star," about two sisters who move in with their uncle and face hardships as they grow up.
- Thu., 11/16/17, 1:30pm - 3pm @ MCPL Spencer
Tween Book Club: "Wonder"
Thu., 11/16/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
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MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Kids' Colored Pumpkin Seed Mosaic
Sat., 11/18/17, 11am - 12:30pm @ MCPL RothschildChildren and their parents or caregivers can join us for this fun new craft program using Halloween leftovers! Free and all supplies provided.
Book Club: "A Spool of Blue Thread"
Mon., 11/20/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL MosineeThis story follows the lives of four generations of the Whitshank family, spanning from the 1920s until present day.
Book Club "The Martian"
Mon., 11/20/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL StratfordWhile on a space mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is accidentally left behind and must figure out a way to grow food and survive until NASA can send a mission back to rescue him.
Women's Night Out: "The Green Road"
Mon., 11/20/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL WausauStop by the Women's Night Out book club for a lively, social discussion of a novel about an Irish family whose children spread across the globe and reunite over Christmas.
Readers of Classic Lit: "The American Dream"/"Zoo Story"
Wed., 11/22/17, 12pm - 1pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a discussion of two of Edward Albee's classic one-act plays! No registration required and new participants are always welcome!
Anime Afternoon
Teens can get a taste of the world of Japanese animation by viewing the series "Orange," "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid," Occultic; Nine," and "Eureka 7!"
- Fri., 11/24/17, 12pm - 4pm @ MCPL Wausau
Spencer High School Handbell Choir
Tue., 12/5/17, 9am - 10am @ MCPL SpencerJoin us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Gum Drop Creations!
Thu., 12/7/17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm @ MCPL HatleyTweens can build sculptures and structures using gum drops and toothpicks at this event requiring a little imagination! Free, with all supplies provided.
After School Art: Handmade Gifts
Thu., 12/7/17, 3:30pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauTweens and teens can stop in to our Wausau Headquarters in December to make a variety of handmade gifts you can give to family and friends! Free, with all supplies provided.
It's A Wrap!
Thu., 12/7/17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ MCPL SpencerLearn different techniques for holiday gift wrapping, including making bows, adding other flourishes and more! Free, with no registration required.
Holiday Dough Fest!
Sat., 12/9/17, 10:30am - 12pm @ MCPL WausauKids can play with Play-Doh and use gingerbread salt dough and clay to make holiday ornaments during this free event!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Fri., 12/15/17 @ MCPL Mosinee
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Sat., 12/16/17 @ MCPL Marathon City
- Mon., 12/11/17 - Fri., 12/15/17 @ MCPL Stratford
- Mon., 12/18/17 - Sat., 12/23/17 @ MCPL Rothschild
- Mon., 12/18/17 - Sat., 12/23/17 @ MCPL Hatley
Book Club: "Greenglass House"
Mon., 12/11/17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon CityJoin us for our monthly book club at MCPL Marathon City! For the month of December, we'll be reading "Greenglass House" by Kate Milford! Free, with new members always welcome! Call 715-443-2775 for more information.
Family Adventure Night: Arctic Adventures
Mon., 12/11/17, 6pm - 7pm @ MCPL EdgarHear stories about animals that live in the Arctic region and make fun crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Book Club: "The Snow Child"
Tue., 12/12/17, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL HatleyJoin us at our Hatley Branch to discuss "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey.
Create Your Own Graphic Novel
Tue., 12/12/17, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL WausauKids and tweens can learn how to make their own graphic novel during this free program!
Book Club: "The Underground Railroad"
Thu., 12/14/17, 11:30am - 12:30pm @ MCPL EdgarJoin us as we discuss this award-winning book, about a young slave trying to find the road to freedom!
Book Club: "The Christmas Shoes"
Mon., 12/18/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL MosineeThis story follows the lives of a man and a boy who cross paths one fateful Christmas Eve.
Book Club "The 13th Gift"
Mon., 12/18/17, 1pm - 2pm @ MCPL StratfordAfter the death of her husband, Joanne Smith is dreading the holiday season. But 12 days before Christmas, she begins receiving unexpected gifts from her family's "True Friends," which changes her outlook.
Book Club: "A Season of Angels"
Join us for a discussion of the book "A Season of Angels," about three wacky angels who set out to answer the Christmas prayers of those on earth.
- Mon., 12/18/17, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL Spencer
Holiday Story Time
Celebrate the season with a holiday-themed story time featuring stories, songs and crafts!
- Tue., 12/19/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 12/19/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 12/21/17, 10:30am - 11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City
Holiday Craft Day
Tue., 12/19/17, 3pm - 4pm @ MCPL MosineeMake decorative evergreen trees during this fun and festive holiday craft event!
Readers of Classic Lit: The Short Stories of O. Henry
Wed., 12/20/17, 12pm - 1pm @ MCPL WausauJoin us for a discussion of some of O. Henry's classic short stories!
Tween Book Club: "Tuck Everlasting"
Thu., 12/21/17, 4pm - 4:45pm
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MCPL Wausau
Tweens can discuss "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt and compete in some fun "Minute to Win It"-style challenges!
Thinkers & Tinkers Week
Sat., 12/23/17 - Sat., 12/30/17 @ MCPL HatleyVisit our Hatley Branch any time the library is open to tinker with tech gadgets including snap circuits, a 3D printer and more!
Winter Craft Day
Kids and families are invited to make winter-themed crafts, with all supplies provided!
- Wed., 12/27/17, 12pm - 5pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 1/16/18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee
Create Your Own Graphic Novel
Thu., 12/28/17, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL WausauKids and tweens can learn how to make their own graphic novel during this free program!
3-D Paper Art
Fri., 12/29/17, 1pm - 3pm @ MCPL WausauMake your own 3-D paper buildings and sculptures using a variety of paper and techniques!
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
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