Bring your children to story time at your local Marathon County Public Library! Story times are intended to introduce children to literature and reading through storytelling, songs, games, puppets and fingerplays. Many of our story times meet on a weekly basis, while some are specially scheduled. See below for details.
Area daycare providers may schedule a morning or afternoon story time at MCPL Wausau on Thursdays, September –May. Call 715-261-7220 or use our Group Visit Form to add your group to the schedule.
Play & Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. In partnership with the Family Resource Center.
Family Story Time
Children Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
- Thu., 8/22/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Tue., 8/27/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 8/27/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Tue., 8/27/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Wed., 8/28/19, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Wed., 9/4/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/11/19, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Thu., 9/19/19, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Sat., 9/28/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Stories & Strings: A Violin Story Time
Children Hear songs played on the violin and try out a violin yourself during this story time combining tales and tunes!
Book Babies
Children Join us for 20 minutes of "lap sit" story time for children birth to 23 months! Listen and interact with your baby through books, songs, rhymes and other activities.
A Groovy New Story & Crafts With Pete the Cat!
Children It's all about that hep cat Pete as we celebrate a new book coming out in September with stories and crafts!
Therapy Dog Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time and learn all about the world of a therapy dog!
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.
A Pirate's Tale & Treasure Hunt
Children Attend this pirate-themed story time event - or walk the plank!
Family Pajama Story Time
Children Join us for a special story time filled with relaxing stories, music and movement - pajamas, blankets and stuffed animals encouraged!
Harvest Fest Story Time & Crafts!
Children Hear fall-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Harvest Fest!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Books on the Bus
Children Hear stories about city buses, make crafts and take a ride on a Wausau Metro Ride bus!
Family Adventure Night: Scooby-Doo
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular cartoon character Scooby-Doo during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children Join us for a fun and silly Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Family Adventure Night: Paw Patrol
Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the Nick Jr. show "Paw Patrol" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Get Your Glow on Story Time
Children Help us light up the library with this glow-in-the-dark story time!
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!
