Events: History

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: The Traveling Trunk of Aprons

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

CANCELED: ~~Wed., 4/22/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Spencer~~

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CANCELED: Marathon County: Window Capital of the World

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

CANCELED: ~~Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer~~

Tue., 6/23/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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CANCELED: Friends of MCPL Book Sale

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

CANCELED: ~~5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau~~

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Genealogy Hunters: Military Records

Adults Pick up some tips during this monthly program, including unique topics to find specialized information!

Tue., 5/12/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Dance the Night Away: A History of Local Ballrooms

Adults Hear about the history of local ballrooms!

Tue., 6/2/20, 10–11 a.m. @ MCPL Spencer

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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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Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of books with the Women's Night Out book club, including Marie Benedict's novel in June!

Mon., 6/15/20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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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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John Kinville & the Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls

Adults Learn about a short-lived, all-female chapter of the KKK that operated in the '20s and '30s in Wisconsin.

Thu., 6/25/20, 6:30–7:45 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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The History of Tea

Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!

Fri., 7/24/20, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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History of the Ladies Saxophone Band

Adults Learn about a band of women who left a lasting impression on music and education in central Wisconsin!

Tue., 7/28/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee

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Beyond Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme: Global Culinary Herbs

Adults Take a culinary trip around the world with a presentation by Extension Marathon County on cooking with herbs common outside of the United States.

Mon., 8/3/20, 6–7:30 p.m. @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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150 Years of the Wisconsin Valley Fair

Adults Look back on the history of the Wisconsin Valley Fair during this informative event!

Tue., 8/25/20, 5:30–6:30 p.m. @ MCPL Mosinee