Events: Activities
Building Palooza
Children's Event Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
CWBF: Comics Workshop with Duachaka Her
Teen & Adult Event Do you have an interest in – maybe even a flair for – comics, cartoons and illustration? Learn more about it and try some art yourself during a workshop with cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her!
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.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Cotton Swab Flowers
Teen & Adult Event 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.
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.
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!
Harvest Fest Stories and Crafts!
Children's Event MCPL Wausau is happy to be a part of the plethora of activities during Harvest Fest!
Geology Lab
Children's Event Kids in grades K-5 can work on a variety of geology-themed science projects and experiments, with all supplies provided!
Fall Craft Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Get in the fall spirit and create your own unique craft!
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
Kids & Adults Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in As the air get colder and crisp and the leaves change color, it's time to celebrate fall with fun crafts!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children's Event Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
DIY Masquerade Masks
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
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.
Fantastic Beasts Story Time
Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Halloween Craft Day
Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!
Book Speed Dating
Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!
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!
Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks
Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!
String Art
Adult Event Learn the basics of string art and make your own string art creation during this free craft event!
Woodland Wreaths
Adult Event Drop-in Make your own festive woodland wreath using branches and twigs during this DIY event at the library!
Word Play!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to play fun vocabulary-building board games or to work on word puzzles like crosswords, word searches and word chains!
Handmade Holiday Cards
Adult Event Learn how to make your own personalized holiday cards at the library!
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Get Your Glow On
Children's Event Hear stories that glow and light up, then stick around to make glow-in-the-dark crafts during this fun and unique event!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Create a Turkey Windsock
Children's Event Make a turkey windsock using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
DIY Gift Bags
Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided!
Family Adventure Night: Thomas the Tank Engine
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular character Thomas the Tank Engine during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Tissue Paper Ornaments
Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!
NYE Toddler Dance Party!
Children's Event Kids can celebrate the end of 2018 with a toddler dance party featuring music, props and a balloon drop!
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!
Needle Arts: All About Mittens!
Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
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- 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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