Story Times

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.

Tales for Tots

Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!

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Pete the Cat Story Time

Children Hear Pete the Cat tales and make a craft during this special story time!

Tue., 1/21/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Story Time

Children Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program!

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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity during these fun-filled, 60-90 minute programs!

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Preschool Story Time

Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.

Wed., 1/22/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!

Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!

Sat., 1/25/20, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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.

Mon., 1/27/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Heart-Shaped Story Time & Crafts

Children Join us at the library for a special story time that's all about the love!

Wed., 2/12/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Beatles Story Time

Children Introduce the whole family to the Fab Four with this special Beatles-themed Family Story Time

Sat., 2/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

Thu., 2/20/20, 6–6:30pm @ MCPL Athens
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Family Adventure Night: Gnomes & Trolls

Children There's no place like Gnome night in Edgar for our monthly family adventure!

Mon., 3/9/20, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft

Children Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the library after our Spring-Themed Story Time and create a butterfly craft using brightly painted bow-tie pasta!