Events: Activities

Play and Learn

Children's Event Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.

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Marble Maze Run

Children's Event Kids can build their own marble maze runs and test them out during this fun building program! Free, with all supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 12–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Home School Huddle

Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tue., 1/22/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
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Snowflake Craft Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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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!

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Family Story Time

Children's Event Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program.

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Snowflake Craft Day

Children's Event Drop-in It's snow joke - this will be a fun program to create your own flakes!

Fri., 1/25/19, 11am–2pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Winter Fest

Children's Event Drop-in Stop by the library during Wausau's Winter Fest to hear stories and make some fun crafts!

Sat., 1/26/19, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Family Game Day

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

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International Puzzle Week

All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!

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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.

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Narnia Week: The Return of the Lion

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own paper plate lions during Narnia Week!

Mon., 1/28/19, 3:30–6pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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International Puzzle Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!

Tue., 1/29/19, 9am–5pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!

Tue., 1/29/19, 3–4:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY

Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!

Wed., 1/30/19, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Narnia Week: The High King in Command

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!

Wed., 1/30/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Art Day with Paint Stations

Children's Event Kids can visit the library to different unique painting stations that will inspire their creativity!

Thu., 1/31/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!

2/1–2/28/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Ice Cream Cone Craft

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make a colorful ice cream cone craft at the library!

Fri., 2/1/19, 12–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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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!

Sat., 2/2/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Magnet Painting for Kids

Children's Event Children are invited to drop in at the library for this fun, hands-on artistic learning activity.

Sat., 2/2/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Health and Wellness Club: Treats for a Happy Heart

Adult Event Treat yourself well with a discussion about health and wellness, recipe swap and more!

Tue., 2/5/19, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Duct Tape DIY

Children's Event Drop-in Drop by the library anytime between 4-7 p.m. to create a fun (and maybe useful!) craft out of duct tape, like a wallet and more! Free and all supplies provided.

Tue., 2/5/19, 4–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL DIY
Decoupage Jars

All-Ages Event Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.

Thu., 2/7/19, 4–7pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Pokemon Club

Children's Event Join fellow Pokemon fans for a monthly gathering of all things Pokemon, including new activities each month and the opportunity to play the Pokemon trading card game! Free, with no registration required.

Thu., 2/7/19, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol

Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 2/11/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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CANCELED: MCPL DIY
Spa Night

All-Ages Event Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 2/12/19, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Stratford~~

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MCPL DIY
Marker-Dyed Coasters

Adult Event Make decorative, colorful coasters using markers and other supplies!

Wed., 2/13/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Valentine's Day Story Time

Children's Event Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special story time featuring stories, songs and a craft! Free, with all supplies provided.

Thu., 2/14/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City

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Paper Heart Hedgehog Craft

Children's Event Drop-in Make a cute paper heart hedgehog during this special Valentine's Day event!

Thu., 2/14/19, 12–8pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Honor Flight Mail Call

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

Thu., 2/14/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Hobbies and Crafts Night

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

Mon., 2/18/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Needle Arts: All About Mittens!

Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!

Wed., 2/20/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Birding for Beginners II

All-Ages Event Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.

Wed., 2/20/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Story Time

Children's Event Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories and crafts!

Thu., 2/28/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Marathon City

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March of the Elephants

Children's Event Get your stomping feet ready for this fun family event!

Sat., 3/2/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!

Teen Event Drop-in Teens can drop in to make their own graphic novels and comic strips during Teen Tech Week!

3/3–3/9/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Month of Crafts and Coloring

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

3/4–3/29/19 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Family Adventure Night: Who is Dr. Seuss?

Children's Event Hear stories written by Dr. Seuss and make fun crafts related to some of his most famous books during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 3/11/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Hey, It's The Sun! Story Time

Children's Event Hear stories about the sun and make a decorative craft during this special story time!

Tue., 3/19/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Calm: A Guided Tour of Mindfulness and Meditation

Adult Event Have you heard of mindfulness but you've been unsure of what it is, where to start, or how it can apply to your life? Join us for an informal presentation, including some basic techniques, appropriate for all skill levels!

Wed., 3/20/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Escape Room Family Adventure

Children's Event Registration Required Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.

3/25–3/29/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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Escape from the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience

Teen & Adult Event Can you and your group solve all the puzzles to escape the Deathday Dungeon? Give it a try during our special two-day Harry Potter escape room event!

3/25–3/26/19 @ MCPL Wausau

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Show Us Your Bookface!

Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Take a bookface selfie that you can post on social media for others to see!

4/8–4/12/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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3D Paper Sculptures

Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three-dimensional paper sculptures!

4/8–4/12/19 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Family Adventure Night: Peppa Pig

Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Peppa Pig" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 4/8/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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EMMET Makerspace

Kids & Teens Event Registration Required Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with this mobile makerspace!

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Building Challenges

Children's Event Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!

4/15–4/19/19 @ MCPL Athens

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Hatching Eggs

All-Ages Event Drop-in Craft your own egg to "hatch" and see what kind of animal emerges from it!

Tue., 4/16/19, 11am–6pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting

Kids & Teens Event Registration Required Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!