Events: Health
LENA Start Marathon County
Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
Effective Communication Strategies for Families Facing Alzheimer's
Adults Join for a presentation on ways to communicate with a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, with plenty of time included for questions.
Health and Wellness Club: Organize Your Life!
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by our monthly health and wellness club to discuss a wide range of topics with others, including April's discussion about ways to organize your time and home!
Herb Gardening
Adults Learn the basics of herb gardening, and get some of your other gardening questions answered!
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Adults Join us for a presentation on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association.
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Adults & Teens Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
Medicare Basics Info Session
Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!
- Mon., 4/29/19, 4–6pm @ MCPL Hatley
- Mon., 5/13/19, 5–7pm @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 5/16/19, 5–7pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Tue., 6/11/19, 5–7pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Wed., 6/19/19, 10:30am–12:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 6/19/19, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 8/27/19, 1–3pm @ MCPL Mosinee
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Health and Wellness Club: Get Moving in May!
Adults Take part in lively health and wellness discussions to help you live better, including May's topic: how to get moving (and why you should!)
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Adults Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of people each year, including those directly affected by it as well as family, friends and caregivers who help. Join us to learn about some of the warning signs of the disease.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Adults Join us for a presentation with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer's Association on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia specifically aimed at those who help care for someone with the disease.
Aroma Therapy and Essential Oils Discussion Group
Adults Drop-in If you're interested in learning more about aroma therapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products - or if you have tips and concoctions to share with others - join us each month to talk about it!
Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own
Adults & Teens 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.
Polio: Scourge of the 1950s
Adults Rick Lohr shares a personal story about polio's impact on his family within the context of the disease and vaccines in Marathon County.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Adults Learn more from the Alzheimer's Association about healthy aging tips and the research behind it! Part of a series with the Association.
GrapeVine Session: Better Bone Health
Adults Registration Stop by the library to learn more about bone health and osteoporosis with the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation!
DIY Stress Balls
Children Kids can make their own stress balls for stress relief during this program!
Eat your Veggies Story Time
Children Join us for a vege-tastic story time with tales promoting the produce, songs celebrating celery and other veggies and games!
GrapeVine Session: Better Brain Health
Adults Registration Stop by the library to learn from a registered nurse what to do to lower the risk of dementia and keep the brain healthy.
Early Stage Alzheimer's and Preparing for the Future
Adults All are welcome to join us for a presentation on questions and preparations that arise when a friend or loved one is in the early stage of Alzheimer's Disease.
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!
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
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