Arts & Crafts | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

What's Your Plan for 2020?

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!

12/5–12/12/19 @ MCPL Athens

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!

Mon., 12/9/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Needle Arts

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

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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.

Tue., 12/10/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
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MCPL DIY
So Simple Mittens

Adults & Teens Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.

Tue., 12/10/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
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Wooden Winter Coasters

Adults Registration Decorate wooden coasters with winter designs!

Tue., 12/10/19, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Photo Coasters

Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a tile coaster with a personal picture on it!

Wed., 12/11/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Jingle the Night Away

Children Kids can make holiday crafts!

Thu., 12/12/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes

Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!

Sat., 12/14/19, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!

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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!

Mon., 12/16/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Adult Night at the Library: Essential Oil Diffuser Necklaces

Adults Make an oil diffuser necklace during this craft night for adults!

Mon., 12/16/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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It's SNOW-time!

Children Hear stories about winter and snowmen, sing songs, and make crafts!

Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley

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Glittery Icicle Craft

Children Make a sparkly icicle using recycled plastic and other supplies!

Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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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!

Wed., 12/18/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Saturday Spotlight: Penguins

Children Drop-in Learn about penguins through crafts, games and books!

Sat., 12/21/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Cut Out Snowflake Day

Children Drop-in Make cut out paper snowflakes!

Fri., 12/27/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Recycled Paper Decor

All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!

12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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New Year's Eve Story Time

Children Get ready for 2020 with this end-of-the-year story time!

Tue., 12/31/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild

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Community Weaving Collaboration

All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!

1/2–3/19/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Adult Night at the Library: Origami

Adults Adults are invited to join us for a fun, kid-free night of crafts and socializing! In January we'll try the art of origami!

Mon., 1/6/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Puppet Workshop

Children Learn about puppetry and make your own sock puppets!

Tue., 1/14/20, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Saturday Spotlight: Blizzards

Children Drop-in Learn about blizzards through crafts, games and books!

Sat., 1/18/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Needle Felting Workshop

Adults Drop-in Adults can drop by the library to learn the basics of needle felting!

1/21–1/24/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Pete the Cat Story Time

Children Hear Pete the Cat tales and make a craft during this special story time!

Tue., 1/21/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley

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Sewing With Electricity: The Basics

Adults Registration Crafting and needle arts lovers: Want to take your sewing skills to the next level? Add some spark your projects (literally) with electricity!

Wed., 1/22/20, 1–1:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sewing With Electricity: Stuffy Making

Adults Registration Take your sewing to the next level by creating a stuffy that uses electricity and LED lighting!

Wed., 1/22/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!

Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!

Sat., 1/25/20, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Pine Cone Fire Starters

Adults Learn how to use pine cones as a natural fire starter!

Mon., 1/27/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Athens

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Preschool Art Lab: Snowball Painting

Children Drop-in Make festive winter paintings using free craft supplies!

Fri., 1/31/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Children Put your heart into a unique piece of art during our "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" at the library!

Fri., 1/31/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Flextangle: The Paper Toy!

Children Make this creative spinning paper toy!

Thu., 2/6/20, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Folk Heart Art

All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!

2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Athens

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Friendship Bracelet Making

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own friendship bracelets!

2/10–2/14/20 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Fizzing Heart Art Eruptions

Children Registration You might know the chemical combination to make a volcano erupt, but what about an erupting heart? Join us to find out!

Mon., 2/10/20, 3–3:45pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Heart-Shaped Story Time & Crafts

Children Join us at the library for a special story time that's all about the love!

Wed., 2/12/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Decoupage Bud Flower Vases

Adults Drop-in Join us to create your own unique, beautiful vase to share with someone special!

Thu., 2/13/20, 11am–3pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Saturday Spotlight: Narwhals

Children Drop-in Learn about narwhals through crafts, games and books!

Sat., 2/15/20, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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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!

Wed., 2/19/20, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal

Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back to the library for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique or collectable item!