Family Story Time

Children Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program featuring stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Thu., 2/27/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
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Book Club: "Too Much Happiness" by Alice Munro

Adults Attend a lively discussion of this book club's pick for the month of March!

• Mon., 3/9/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Needle Arts

Adults Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.

• Tue., 3/17/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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Spring Craft Week

Children Drop-in Need some fun during your spring break in Marathon City? Stop by the library anytime we're open and keep your creativity going with spring crafts!

• 3/23–3/28/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Mission STEAM: Electronic Synth Kit

Teens Drop-in Work with a littleBits electronic synth kit during this week of STEAM!

• 4/6–4/10/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Medicare Basics

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., 4/6/20, 5–7pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of April!

• Mon., 4/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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DIY Seed Bombs

All-Ages Make seed bombs to plant in the Earth during this DIY event!

• Wed., 4/22/20, 4–6pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Animal Erasure Paintings

Children Learn about animals, ecosystems and more during this art event!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 11am–4pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Drop-in Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the Honor Flight in May!

• 5/1–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Make Your Own Notebook

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make and decorate your own notebook, journal or diary during Screen-Free Week!

• 5/4–5/9/20 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Marathon County: Window Capitol of the World

Adults Join us for a presentation by the Marathon County Historical Society about one of the county's lesser-known - but historically vital - industries: window manufacturing.

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10–11am @ MCPL Spencer
• Tue., 6/23/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Who's Responsible for All This Waste?

Adults Join us at the library for a presentation on Marathon County's Solid Waste Department with its director, Meleesa Johnson, and learn how to play a role in waste reduction!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Create Your Own BB-8

Children Drop-in Make a paper BB-8 during this Star Wars-themed event!

• Fri., 5/8/20, 10am–4pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Book Club: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of May!

• Mon., 5/11/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Vermicomposting: Easy, Year-Round Composting for the Garden

Adults Learn about the process of composting with worms - which might sound gross but is actually super easy and clean, provides rich soil for your garden and can be done throughout the year!

• Wed., 5/20/20, 5:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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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.

• Fri., 6/5/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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Book Club: "Educated" by Tara Westover

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of June!

• Mon., 6/8/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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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!

• Thu., 6/18/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary

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Duke Otherwise

Children Join spirited musician Duke Otherwise for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!

• Tue., 7/7/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary

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Book Club: "Howards End" by E.M. Forster

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of July!

• Mon., 7/13/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 10–11am @ Marathon Elementary

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Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of August!

• Mon., 8/10/20, 5:45–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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