Events for Teens | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

Events: Teens

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Paper Snowflake Designs

All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Book Folding Art

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to fold paper into certain creative designs during this free event!

Mon., 12/17/18, 3–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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3D Paper Stars

Teen Event Make 3D decorative stars during this free event!

Tue., 12/18/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Teen Book Club: "The Wee Free Men" by Terry Pratchett

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book, about a girl who tries to rescue her baby brother from an invasion in Fairyland.

Thu., 12/27/18, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Teen Book Club: "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.

Thu., 12/27/18, 6–7pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Family Game Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.

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Create a Snowman

All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!

Fri., 1/4/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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TAG - Teen Advisory Group!

Teen Event Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly

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Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin

Teen & Adult Event Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!

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Needle Arts at the Library

All-Ages Event Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.

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Finger and Arm Knitting

All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!

Fri., 1/18/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Origami Week

Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Try your hand at paper-folding during this week-long event!

1/22–1/26/19 @ MCPL Rothschild

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Snowflake Craft Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.

Tue., 1/22/19, 2–4:30pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Learn to Quilt!

All-Ages Event Learn the basics of hand quilting during this free monthly event!

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Birding for Beginners!

All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!

Wed., 1/23/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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International Puzzle Week

All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!

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International Puzzle Day

All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!

Tue., 1/29/19, 9am–5pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!

Tue., 1/29/19, 3–4:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY

Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!

Wed., 1/30/19, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Narnia Week: The High King in Command

Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!

Wed., 1/30/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!

2/1–2/28/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Create a Valentine!

All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.

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Decoupage Jars

All-Ages Event Create unique decor for your home or office! Free and all supplies provided.

Thu., 2/7/19, 4–7pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Honor Flight Mail Call

All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!

Thu., 2/14/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Wearable Art Spring Shawl

Teen & Adult Event Spend an afternoon with our fiber arts group and learn how to create your very own spring shawl.

Tue., 2/19/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens

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Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"

All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!

Tue., 2/19/19, 5:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Birding for Beginners II

All-Ages Event Learn about the beautiful birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard.

Wed., 2/20/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Teen Book Club: "Steampunk!" by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant

Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this collection of 14 Steampunk-inspired stories written by various authors!

Fri., 2/22/19, 3:30–5pm @ MCPL Athens

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Natural Body Care Recipes: How to Make Your Own

Teen & Adult Event 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.

Thu., 2/28/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!

Teen Event Drop-in Teens can drop in to make their own graphic novels and comic strips during Teen Tech Week!

3/3–3/9/19 @ MCPL Edgar

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Needle Felting Workshop

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Adults and teens are welcome to drop by the library to discover and learn the basics of needle felting.

3/11–3/15/19 @ MCPL Athens

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Library Learning
Submit Writing to Literary Magazines

Teen & Adult Event Aspiring writers are welcome to join us for a discussion about getting work published!

Mon., 3/18/19, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Create Your Own Butterfly Garden

All-Ages Event Learn about butterfly species and how to make a habitat for them in your yard!

Wed., 3/20/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Recycled Magazine Crafts

All-Ages Event Drop-in Find a fun, creative use for old magazines and newspapers and recycle at the same time!

Fri., 3/22/19, 1–4:30pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"

All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!