Events: Children
Summer Craft: Monkey Hats
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make their own monkey hats! Free, with all supplies provided.
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
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. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Wed., 9/5/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Thu., 9/6/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Sat., 9/8/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 9/12/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
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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.
- Tue., 8/21/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 8/22/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 8/23/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 8/24/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 9/4/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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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.
Scrabble Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to play a friendly game of Scrabble during this week-long drop-in event!
Create a Card for Grandparents Day!
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can prepare for Grandparents Day by making a handmade card for their grandma or grandpa, with all supplies provided!
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! Two half-hour sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - stop by for either one!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Sensory Story Time is an inclusive weekly story time that has been adapted to meet the needs of children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, children who simply have difficulty sitting still, and their typically developing peers.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Origami Afternoon
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at the library! All ages welcome.
Needle Arts at the Library
All-Ages Event Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
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.
Book Babies
Children's Event 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. Caregiver-child interaction is stressed in Book Babies, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
A Week of International Dot Day
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in We're turning International Dot Day into Dot Week! Children can use dot markers to color in dot worksheets, and teens can practice their pointillism skills to create artwork. Children and teens can come any time during library hours.
Peculiar Paintings
Children's Event Join us for a mix of fun stories about art and create your own art using a variety of odd materials!
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun craft you can take home! Free and all supplies provided.
Fall Leaves Fall
Children's Event Autumn leaves are falling down! Join us for a special story time and help us welcome in the colorful autumn season with songs, crafts and games.
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.
3D Paper Sculptures
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to explore the wonderful versatility of paper and create three dimensional paper sculptures.
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!
CWBF: "Dead Presidents" with Brady Carlson
All-Ages Event Join Brady Carlson for a fun tour of U.S. presidential gravesites and monuments, and the interesting ways in which we memorialize our past leaders, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
Firefighters: Meet Wausau's Finest
Children's Event Come and listen to some stories read by firefighters from the Wausau Fire Department, hear about fire prevention and get an up-close look at some of their gear and equipment!
CWBF: Wisconsin Jazz Riffs with Kurt Dietrich
All-Ages Event Learn about some of the famous and little-known jazz musicians with Wisconsin connections during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
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.
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Charlotte's Web"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Charlotte's Web," then discuss how the movie compares to E.B. White's classic book!
Meet a Local Police Officer Story Time!
Children's Event Meet a local police officer and hear stories about firefighters, police officers and other public servants!
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!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Kids & Teens Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
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.
Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
Children's Matinee: "The Incredibles 2"
Children's Event Watch Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles 2" for free at the library!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Thanksgiving Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with stories and crafts at MCPL!
DIY Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
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!
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
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!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
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- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
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