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Events: Teens

Marathon Memories

All-Ages Drop-in MCPL Marathon City in conjunction with the Marathon City Heritage Center is sponsoring an essay contest, "Marathon Memories." The entries should focus on the writer's memories and connections to the Village of Marathon. Entries due by June 30, 2019.

3/4–6/30/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Hat Collection

All-Ages Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2019 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

5/5–9/30/19 @ All MCPL Locations

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EMMET Makerspace

Kids & Teens Registration Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with Northcentral Technical College's mobile makerspace!

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Needle Arts

Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!

Tue., 6/25/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Athens
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Galaxy in a Bottle

Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can combine art and science to make their own mini galaxy!

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Outer Space Sand Art

Kids & Teens Drop-in Use colored sand to color outer space-themed pictures, create decorative bottles or make colorful keychains!

Fri., 6/28/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Game Day

All-Ages 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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Exploring Space With a Rover

Kids & Teens Registration Get an idea what it's like to be "Mission Control" and explore space during this Summer Library Program event!

Mon., 7/1/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Kindness Rocks!

All-Ages Drop-in Paint rocks with inspirational words, phrases or images! Open to all ages!

7/8–7/9/19 @ MCPL Stratford

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Starry Watercolor Mini Paintings

All-Ages Registration All ages are welcome to make mini paintings of a starry sky using watercolors, salt, star stickers, and watercolor paper!

Mon., 7/8/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Kids Needle Arts: Hacky Sacks!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Kids can join us to learn how to crochet their own hacky sacks and try them out on the spot!

Wed., 7/10/19, 2–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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CD Etching

Kids & Teens Drop-in Learn how to etch creative designs into recycled CDs!

Thu., 7/11/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Unidentified Flying Objects in Wisconsin

All-Ages Learn about various UFO sightings that happened in Wisconsin!

Mon., 7/15/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Needle Arts at the Library

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

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Constellation Banner

Teens Registration Hey teens, if you're a fan of starry nights, the galaxy, or astrological constellations, this craft is for you! We will be using paint markers, glitter, and gems to decorate your very own constellation banner.

Fri., 7/19/19, 2–3pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Read With a Friend Day

All-Ages Drop-in Read with a friend at the library or make new friends with other library patrons!

Mon., 7/22/19, 2–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Paper Beads

All-Ages Join us for an evening at the library and learn how to make your very own paper beads.

Thu., 7/25/19, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Athens

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Escape From the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience

All-Ages Registration Back by popular demand! Bring your friends or family and see if you can solve the puzzles in time to escape Nearly Headless Nick and the Dungeon!

7/29–8/1/19 @ MCPL Wausau

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Ollivander's Wand Shop

All-Ages Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at the library!

Wed., 7/31/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of items for sale at low prices during this quarterly book sale!

8/1–8/4/19 @ MCPL Wausau

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A Universe of Stories: Writing Your Own Story

Adults & Teens If you've ever thought about writing the story of your life, or would like to help a family member do it, join us in Marathon City to get an idea what it takes to write an autobiography or memoir!

Mon., 8/5/19, 3–4:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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TAG - Teen Advisory Group

Teens 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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Free Family Pool Day!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at Wausau's outdoor pools just by showing their library card! One card per family.

Tue., 8/6/19, 1am–7:50pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools

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DIY Galaxy Jars & Slime

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own slime and mini galaxy in a jar during this tween/teen event!

Wed., 8/7/19, 1–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Newspaper Structures

Kids & Teens Drop-in Build creative structures out of newspaper!

Mon., 8/12/19, 12–4pm @ MCPL Hatley

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MCPL & POV Movie Night: "Farmsteaders"

Adults & Teens Join us for this special documentary screening - before it airs on public television - about one family's journey to resurrect a dairy farm in rural America.

Tue., 8/13/19, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create a Paper Airplane!

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make paper airplanes in honor of National Aviation Day!

Mon., 8/19/19, 10am–6pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Celebrate National Aviation Day!

Kids & Teens Make paper airplanes, straw rockets and straw planes!

Mon., 8/19/19, 3–4pm @ MCPL Mosinee

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Watercolor Tile Art

Adults & Teens Drop-in Looking to add a splash of color to your home? Adults and Teens are welcome to join us at the library to create unique watercolor tile art!

9/10–9/12/19 @ MCPL Athens

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Craft Supply Swap Drop-Off Week

Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop off items to be swapped at our Craft Supply Swap Night on September 26 and receive a

9/16–9/19/19 @ MCPL Mosinee

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Hobbies & Crafts Night

All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

Mon., 9/16/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley
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Homemade Journals & Notebooks

Adults & Teens Registration Journals and notebooks contain some of our most personal thoughts, and patrons will have the opportunity to make their own and also to personalize it with decorations!