Events: Hands On Learning

Jack and Jane Learn To Read: A Month of Historic Children's Readers

Adult Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout the month of November to see historic children's books on display!

11/1–11/30/18 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Craft Night: Fiber Coiling Workshop

Adult Event Want to make a small basket or bowl to keep your things in? Or use your imagination to create a unique small fiber sculpture? Adults can learn the ancient technique of fiber art basket-making!

Thu., 11/15/18, 2–4pm @ MCPL Athens

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Needle Arts

Adult Event Drop-in Community members are invited to gather at the library to work on fiber arts projects, share projects with each other and try free crochet lessons. Yarn and a limited number of other supplies are provided, and new participants are always welcome!

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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!

Tue., 11/20/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Stratford

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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.

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Quilting & Beyond

Adult Event Work on your quilting projects at the library with your friends and neighbors!

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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!

Thu., 12/6/18, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Glitter, Glow and Dance Party

Children's Event Visit the library for a story time and craft event filled with all things sparkly, glittery and shiny!

Sat., 12/8/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Knitting Without Needles

All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!

12/11–12/13/18 @ MCPL Athens

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Book Folding Art

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to fold paper into certain creative designs during this free event!

Mon., 12/17/18, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Health and Wellness Club: Cures For The Winter Blues

Adult Event Start the new year off right with a discussion of health and wellness goals, natural remedies and more!

Tue., 1/8/19, 11:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Origami Week

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Try your hand at paper-folding during this week-long event!

1/22–1/26/19 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Marble Maze Run

Children's Event Kids can build their own marble maze runs and test them out during this fun building program! Free, with all supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 12–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Snowflake Craft Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Learn to Quilt!

All-Ages Event Learn the basics of hand quilting during this free monthly event!

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Winter Fest

Children's Event Drop-in Stop by the library during Wausau's Winter Fest to hear stories and make some fun crafts!

Sat., 1/26/19, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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International Puzzle Week

All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!

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International Puzzle Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!

Tue., 1/29/19, 9am–5pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Magnet Painting for Kids

Children's Event Children are invited to drop in at the library for this fun, hands-on artistic learning activity.

Sat., 2/2/19, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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MCPL DIY
Wearable Art Spring Shawl

Teen & Adult Event Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.

Tue., 2/19/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens

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Needle Arts: All About Mittens!

Adult Event Drop-in Learn all about knitting mittens at this special needle arts event!

Wed., 2/20/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own

Teen & Adult Event Join us for a creative evening at the library where we will teach you the basics of making your very own natural beauty products for hair, skin and body.

Thu., 2/28/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Month of Crafts and Coloring

Children's Event Drop-in Kids can celebrate National Craft Month with a different craft project each week and coloring pages all month long at the library!