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History Chats: Even More People You Should Know
Adults Join the Marathon County Historical Society for a series of weekly programs highlighting the rich history of our area, including October's chats on important local people!
Visit your local MCPL for events and activities for all ages, including books clubs, arts & crafts, movie nights, computer classes, author visits, writing workshops, wellness events, informational presentations and more!
Follow this webpage or subscribe to our e-newsletter for the most recent schedule of library events for adults at our locations in Wausau, Athens, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer and Stratford.
We also publish featured events on our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Little Treasures: Felt Coasters
Adults Drop-in Pick up your own Little Treasure kit to create an attractive, yet practical, felt coaster! Available at any MCPL location in October, while they last!
Blazing Star Spinner
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own spinning shooting star with this free Grab & Go kit!
Book of the Month: "The Once & Future Witches"
Adults Drop-in Stop by the library in October to pick up their Book of the Month selection along with thoughts and questions to get you thinking!
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Children's Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Children Drop-in Show your artistic side with a pumpkin decorating contest at the library! Drop one off adorned with your favorite children's character and patrons will pick the top 3!
Family Story Time
Children Follow along with a variety of stories, songs and other activities shared by library staff on Facebook or YouTube! New programs every week!
Book of the Month: "Two Old Women"
Adults Drop-in Join our Athens staff and others for a discussion of this inspirational tale about two women who are abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine.
Marble Maze Run
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own fun mini marble maze track with this Grab & Go kit!
Little Treasures: Little Art Exhibit
Adults & Teens Drop-in Pick up your own Little Treasure kit to create your own mini work of art! Available at any MCPL location in November, while they last!
Friends of MCPL Public Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Stop by the library in early November and browse through thousands of items during our first Friends of MCPL sale open to the general public!
Book Club: "The Night Watchman"
Adults Join Marathon City Branch staff and other avid readers for a discussion of "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich!
Book Club: "Educated"
Adults Join our Hatley staff and other book lovers for an engaging monthly discussion about a wide variety of books!
"Playing Nice"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our November book club selection, "Playing Nice" by J.P. Delaney!
Book Club: "Raft of Stars"
Adults Stop by the library for our November discussion of Graff's modern classic about two boys who take off into the woods, thinking they've committed a crime. New people always welcome!
Book Club: Firekeeper's Daughter
Adults Take part in a lively discussion each month with other book enthusiasts at the library! Weather permitting we'll meet outside, or discuss virtually if not.
Friends of the Library Members-Only Sale!
All-Ages Drop-in Our Friends of the Library are excited to welcome back their members for their monthly sales! If you're not a member and want to browse and buy, you can join on the spot!
Heirloom Biographies
Adults & Teens Registration Interest in growing heirloom plants surged in the past few years, but do you know their histories? Learn more about heirlooms with a free virtual class through Extension Marathon County!
Care for Common December Plants
Adults Registration Learn how to keep traditional winter and gift plants thriving with a free virtual class through Extension Marathon County! Click the Register button below to sign up by Dec. 5.
Book Club: "Echo Mountain"
Adults Join Marathon City staff and fellow readers in a discussion of Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk!
Book Club: "Mr. Dickens & His Carol"
Adults Join the library staff and other local book lovers for a December discussion of Silva's intriguing twist on a holiday classic!
Book Club: "A Week in Winter"
Adults Join our Hatley staff and other book lovers for an engaging monthly discussion about a wide variety of books!
Book Club: The Rose Code
Adults Take part in a lively virtual discussion each month with other book enthusiasts with the library! In December we'll talk about Quinn's new novel filled with spies and intrigue!
"The Snow Child"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our December book club selection!
Book of the Month : "Christmas at the Island Hotel"
Adults Drop-in Join our Athens staff and others for a discussion of this holiday romance novel!
Fine Motor Aquarium
Children Drop-in Kids can create their own craft aquarium with this Grab & Go kit!
Grab & Go Little Treasures: "I Love Books" Wooden Heart
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by any MCPL location in December to pick up a Little Treasures take home kit and create your own cute little wooden heart pendant whenever and however you want!
Book Club: "The Winemaker's Wife"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our January book club selection, "The Winemaker's Wife" by Kristen Harmel!
Athens Book of the Month: "A Year in the Wilderness"
Adults Start the year with a great book of adventure in the Boundary Waters, along with some questions and comments provided by Athens Branch staff to get you thinking!