Visit your local MCPL for children's activities for all ages, including story times, arts & crafts, family movies, early literacy programs, STEAM / STEM events, music and theatrical performances, hands-on learning, our summer library program and more!

Follow this webpage or subscribe to our e-newsletter for the most recent schedule of library events for kids at our branches in Wausau, Athens, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer and Stratford. We also publish featured kids events on our social media channels.

Please note: If you plan to bring a large group to a children's event at the library, please notify us using our group visit form.

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Virtual Story Time

Children Just because MCPL is currently closed doesn't mean we can't share stories with each other: Join us for virtual story time!

Thu., 4/2/20, 10–10:15 a.m. @ Facebook (Online)

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CANCELED: Play & Learn

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar~~

CANCELED: ~~Fri., 4/3/20, 9:30–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Athens~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 2:30–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer~~

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CANCELED: Family Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Edgar~~

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/4/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Stratford~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Athens~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee~~

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/8/20, 2–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/14/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

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CANCELED: Preschool Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Pokemon Club

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/2/20, 4–4:45 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Children's Festival

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/4/20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. @ Marathon Park~~

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CANCELED: LEGO® Block Party

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/4/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee~~

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/11/20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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CANCELED: Book Babies

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Mon., 4/6/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City~~

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CANCELED: Tales for Tots

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 10–10:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/7/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 4/21/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

Wed., 4/29/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

Sat., 5/2/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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CANCELED: Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders

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

CANCELED: ~~Fri., 4/10/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

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CANCELED: Family Adventure Night: Superheroes!

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Mon., 4/13/20, 6–7 p.m. @ MCPL Edgar~~

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CANCELED: Yoga Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/15/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Mosinee~~

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CANCELED: Warrior Wednesday

Kids & Teens Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/15/20, 5:30–7 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Friends of MCPL Saturday Sale

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

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/18/20, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau~~

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CANCELED: Saturday Spotlight: Farms

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/18/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

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CANCELED: Earth Day Story Time & Stained Glass Craft

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/22/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Athens~~

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CANCELED: Milk Jug Bird Feeders

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/22/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley~~

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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CANCELED: Animal Erasure Paintings

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CANCELED: ~~Thu., 4/23/20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City~~

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CANCELED: Family Game Day

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

CANCELED: ~~Sat., 4/25/20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild~~

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May Day Baskets

Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket!

Thu., 4/30/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Trail Tales

Children Drop-in Trail Tales, our popular partnership with the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, returns for another session this spring!

5/1–5/31/20 @ Oak Island Park

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Drop-in Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the Honor Flight in May!

5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Make Your Own Notebook

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make and decorate your own notebook, journal or diary during Screen-Free Week!

5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Kid-Made Flower Cards

Children Drop-in Children and their parents or caretakers are welcome to create handmade cards at the Athens branch during the week of May 4th - 9th!

5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Create Your Own BB-8

Children Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!

Mon., 5/4/20, 3–3:45 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

Fri., 5/8/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Make Your Own Mini Piñatas

Children Drop-in Create your own mini piñatas!

Tue., 5/5/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Spring Refrigerator Magnets

All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!

Wed., 5/6/20, 3–6 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Endangered Species Craft Day

Children Learn more about some of our planet's endangered species - including the efforts of a local couple to help baby turtles in Mexico! - and make some fun crafts, too!

Fri., 5/15/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Athens

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Saturday Spotlight: Breakfast

Children Drop-in Visit the library anytime on Saturday, March 21st to celebrate our favorite meal of the day - breakfast! - with stories and crafts.

Sat., 5/16/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Mission STEAM: Gizmos & Gadgets

Children Drop-in Experiment with different electronic building tools during this week of STEAM!

5/18–5/22/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Preschool Art Lab: Cardboard Sculptures

Children Drop-in Make creative sculptures out of cardboard during this free craft event!

Thu., 5/28/20, 12–2 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Kids Craft Week: Fairy Houses

Children Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

6/1–6/6/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Edgar

7/13–7/18/20 @ MCPL Hatley

7/20–7/25/20 @ MCPL Spencer

8/3–8/8/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

8/10–8/15/20 @ MCPL Wausau

8/24–8/29/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Maple Seed Dragonflies

All-Ages Drop-in Celebrate the start of summer by creating your own version of one of summer's prettiest insects - the dragonfly!

6/1–6/6/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Needle Arts

All-Ages Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

Tue., 6/2/20, 1–4 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

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World Oceans Day

Children Join us for a fun morning of stories, fish and other oceanic creatures, and crafts during our annual World Oceans Day celebration!

Sat., 6/6/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Sidewalk Chalk Art

Kids & Teens Drop-in Draw sidewalk chalk creations outside the library!

6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids Craft Week: Fire-Breathing Dragons

Children Drop-in Craft your own dragon during this week-long event!

6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Stratford

6/22–6/27/20 @ MCPL Edgar

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

7/13–7/18/20 @ MCPL Spencer

8/3–8/8/20 @ MCPL Athens

8/9–8/15/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

8/17–8/22/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Kids Craft Week: Dragon Eyes

Children Drop-in Craft dragon during this free week-long event!

6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

6/22–6/27/20 @ MCPL Stratford

6/28–7/2/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Spencer

7/20–7/25/20 @ MCPL Edgar

7/27–8/1/20 @ MCPL Athens

7/27–8/1/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

8/3–8/8/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

8/3–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Fairy Wand Creation Station

Children Drop-in Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to stop by the library to create their own magical fairy wand!

6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

Tue., 6/9/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Tue., 7/14/20, 10–11 a.m. @ Marathon Elementary

Tue., 7/14/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Paws to Read

Children Drop-in Young readers can improve their reading skills or keep skills sharp throughout the summer by reading to well-behaved therapy dogs!

Tue., 6/9/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Unicorn Sparkle & Shine Story Time

Children Hear stories about unicorns and make crafts during this magical story time!

Wed., 6/10/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

Thu., 7/23/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

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Legends & Myths of Mount Olympus

Children Learn about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece during this interactive play!

Thu., 6/11/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

Thu., 6/11/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

Tue., 7/14/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Tue., 7/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Jack & the Beanstalk Plant Growing

Children Drop-in Kids can plant their own bean and watch it grow throughout the summer!

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Spencer

Sat., 6/20/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Magic Reading Wands Week

Children Drop-in Jump into a world of make-believe and join us at the library for a week-long craft during June 15-20 to make a magic wand!

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Edgar

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3D Paper Castles

Children Drop-in Design and build your own castle using a variety of paper!

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Athens

Wed., 7/1/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Wed., 7/1/20, 5–6 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Mon., 7/6/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

7/22–7/25/20 @ MCPL Stratford

Wed., 7/22/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Superhero Week

Children Drop-in Patrons can discover their inner superhero during a special craft week at the library!

6/15–6/20/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!

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Fairy Slime Lab

Kids & Teens Make colorful, sparkly slime during this event!

Tue., 6/16/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Children Drop-in Drop your best stuffed friend off at the library for a sleepover!

Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Storybook STEM: Three Little Pigs Building

Children Hear retellings of this classic tale and make your own model house!

Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

Thu., 7/16/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Mission STEAM: Ozobot Robots!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Work with a smart robots during this week of STEAM!

6/22–6/27/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Rick Riordan Party

Kids & Teens Make crafts and engage in other fun activities related to the books of Rick Riordan!

Mon., 6/22/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Fairy Bottle

Children Drop-in Create a little piece of magic with a bright and sparkly fairy bottle!

Tue., 6/23/20, 12–2 p.m. @ MCPL Marathon City

6/29–7/2/20 @ MCPL Spencer

7/27–7/31/20 @ MCPL Edgar

Fri., 7/31/20, 1:30–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Zoozort

Children All ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.

Wed., 6/24/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ Edgar High School

Wed., 6/24/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Athens

Wed., 7/8/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

Wed., 7/8/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Gnome & Toadstool Craft Week

Kids & Adults Drop-in Jump into a world of make-believe at the library to create a unique craft or two!

6/29–7/3/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Yarn Stars Craft Week

Children Drop-in Stop by the library for a fun craft that will have you seeing (and making) stars!

6/29–7/3/20 @ MCPL Edgar

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Story Time for Dragon Lovers!

Children Hear stories, make crafts and sing songs during this dragon-themed story time!

Wed., 7/1/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Spencer Scavenger Hunt

Children Drop-in Visit the library and embark on a scavenger hunt around the Village of Spencer!

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Spencer

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Kids Craft Week: DIY Unicorns

Children Drop-in Make your own colorful, sparkly unicorn during this craft event!

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Athens

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Stratford

7/13–7/18/20 @ MCPL Edgar

7/20–7/25/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

7/26–8/1/20 @ MCPL Rothschild

7/26–8/1/20 @ MCPL Spencer

8/17–8/22/20 @ MCPL Hatley

8/24–8/29/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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Duke Otherwise

Children Join spirited musician Duke Otherwise for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!

Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11 a.m. @ Marathon Elementary

Tue., 7/7/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Wed., 7/8/20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ Edgar High School

Wed., 7/8/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

Thu., 7/9/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

Thu., 7/9/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Escape Room Family Adventure

Children Registration Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room!

Fri., 7/17/20, 12:30–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Rothschild

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Attack the Fort! Catapult Challenge

Children Create catapults and attack each other's fort during this event!

Tue., 7/21/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

Tue., 8/4/20, 3–5 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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DIY Dragon Eggs

Kids & Teens Make a mystical dragon's egg during this craft event!

Wed., 7/22/20, 3–5 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Ollivander's Wand Shop

Kids & Teens Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!

Thu., 7/23/20, 3:30–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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A Magic Tree House Pirate-Themed Escape Room

Children Registration Attempt to escape from this Magic Tree House-themed escape room!

Mon., 7/27/20, 1–6 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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Pirate Eye Patch Craft Program

Kids & Teens Drop-in Celebrate International Pirate Month in "Arrrrgust" by making your own eye patch!

8/3–8/8/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Free Pool Day

Kids & Teens Drop-in Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at Wausau's outdoor pools just by showing their library card! One card per family.

Tue., 8/4/20, 12 a.m.–11:59 p.m. @ Wausau Outdoor Pools

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Story Time at the Splash Pad

Children Attend this afternoon of stories, water, songs and rhymes - all outside!

Tue., 8/4/20, 1–1:30 p.m. @ Marathon Park

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!