Star Wars Reads Month
Children Drop-in Visit the library throughout October for various Star Wars-themed crafts and activities!
Popsicle Puppets
Children Drop-in Make your own puppets, action figures or fashion dolls during this drop-in event!
Family Story Time
Children 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.
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 10/24/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 10/26/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 11/5/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
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Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Play & Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 10/23/19, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 10/24/19, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 10/25/19, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 10/29/19, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 10/29/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
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Children's Matinee: "Toy Story 4"
Children Visit the library for free screenings of the 2019 film "Toy Story 4!"
Mischief Managed at the Library
Children Join us in Spencer for a night of Harry Potter magic!
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!
Fall Refrigerator Magnets
All-Ages Make decorative glass magnets in autumn designs!
Create Shadow Drawings!
Children Kids are welcome to join us for a super fun activity that includes both hands-on craft creation and drawing!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
Make Your Own Papel Picado
Kids & Teens Drop-in Join us for a celebration of Mexican culture by making papel picados, a traditional Mexican craft!
Yarn Monster Kid's Craft
Children Drop-in Kids can make their very own monster (or something less spooky) during this week-long craft event!
Book Babies
Children 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.
LEGO® Block Party
Children Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided.
Family Pajama Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time filled with relaxing stories, music and movement - pajamas, blankets and stuffed animals encouraged!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children Join us for a fun and silly Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Pete the Cat Story Time
Children Kids and families can attend this Pete the Cat-themed story time at the library!
Home School Huddle
Children Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
"Coco" Party
Children Create a variety of crafts inspired by the Disney/Pixar film "Coco"!
Spooky Slime Lab
Kids & Teens Registration Ever wanted to create your very own slime? Now is your chance to try, and to make it spooky, too! If slime's not your jam, try some other creepy creations!
"Scary Stories"
All-Ages Remember those books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? Join us for a documentary about the series, how they influenced a generation and became one of the most-banned titles in the United States.
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Recycled Craft Week: Make a Papier Mâché Bowl!
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in the library and show your creativity by designing your very own papier mâché bowl. Your imagination is the only limit!
Leaf Art
All-Ages Drop-in Why wait for fall to see colorful leaves? Stop by the library to create your own piece of leaf art to enjoy year-round!
Coasters!
All-Ages Drop-in Create marker-dyed or decoupage-style coasters!
Pokemon Club
Children 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!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much more! You're sure to find something at a great price and all proceeds benefit the library!
International Games Week
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Pine Cone & Felt Owl Craft
Children Drop-in Make a cute owl out of a pine cone and felt!
Harvest Story Time
Children Celebrate the fall harvest with this story time!
Button Craft Day
All-Ages Make art with buttons of various colors and sizes during this free craft event!
Get Your Glow on Story Time
Children Help us light up the library with this glow-in-the-dark story time!
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!
Saturday Spotlight: Pirates
Children Drop-in Learn about pirates through crafts, games and books!
Button Pumpkin Mosaics
Children Celebrate fall and National Button Day at the same time by creating a mosaic!
"Frozen" Sing-Along
Children Watch (and sing along to) "Frozen" during fun, family sing-along event!
National Game & Puzzle Week
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!
Hobbies & Crafts Night
All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Story Time Yoga
Children Kids and their caregivers can do yoga during this special story time!
Needle Arts
All-Ages Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Create a Pinecone Turkey!
All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!
Pumpkin Pie Craft
Children Make a pumpkin pie using a variety of craft supplies!
Learn to Quilt!
Children Kids can learn the basics of hand quilting!
Winter Bird Feeders
All-Ages Join us at the Rothschild Library for a fun way to make a special treat for our feathered friends that stay with us during the winter!
The Magical World of Narnia
Children Drop-in Make Narnia-themed crafts, play games and more!
Winter Hat Craft
Children Decorate a paper winter hat with crayons and watercolor paints!
Magazine Trees
All-Ages Looking for another way to use old magazines? Stop in to the library to create your own unique tree using recycled magazines and various crafting supplies.
Watercolor Tile Art
Children Drop-in Kids and tweens can create unique watercolor tile art!
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Jingle the Night Away
Children Kids can make holiday crafts!
Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes
Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!
It's SNOW-time!
Children Hear stories about winter and snowmen, sing songs, and make crafts!
Glittery Icicle Craft
Children Make a sparkly icicle using recycled plastic and other supplies!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project!
Saturday Spotlight: Penguins
Children Drop-in Learn about penguins through crafts, games and books!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off and story time starts at 6:30pm, with pick-up the following day!
Cut Out Snowflake Day
Children Make cut out paper snowflakes!
Card Playing Day
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!
Winter-Themed Escape Rooms
Children Registration Try to escape one of our winter-themed escape rooms!
Hibernate, Migrate, Activate: How Animals Survive Winter
Children Learn hands-on about animals and their winter habits!
Recycled Paper Decor
All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!
New Year's Eve Story Time
Children Get ready for 2020 with this end-of-the-year story time!
Community Weaving Collaboration
All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!
Winter Board Game Week
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!
Book Bowl ... the Prequel!
Children Wausau School District students can prepare for the 2020 Book Bowl with fun games centered around this year's selections!
Saturday Spotlight: Blizzards
Children Drop-in Learn about blizzards through crafts, games and books!
Mission STEAM
Children Drop-in Experiment with 3-D pens during this week of STEAM!
Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!
Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!
Library Selfie Week
All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!
Winter & Spring Card Making
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!
Folk Heart Art
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Kids Needle Arts Night: Finger Knitting
Kids & Teens Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories!
Dr. Seuss Craft Week!
Children Drop-in Make Dr. Seuss-themed crafts all week long!
Create With a Rainbow Loom®!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own bracelets and other creations using a Rainbow Loom®!
Milk Jug Bird Feeders
Children Drop-in Make a bird feeder out of recycled milk jugs!