Events: Teens And Adults
Community Writing Competition
Mon., 1/22/18 - Tue., 5/29/18 @ All MCPL Locations Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Calling all local writers! Submit your entry for a writing competition in fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction. Winners' work published in a local paper!
Bookface Selfie Challenge!
Mon., 4/9/18 - Mon., 4/30/18 @ MCPL Stratford All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit our Stratford Branch throughout April to take a bookface selfie that you can post on social media for others to see!
Tin Can Napkin Decoupage
Thu., 4/26/18, 6pm - 7pm
@
MCPL Rothschild
Teen & Adult Event Adults and teens are welcome to learn a new, fun and easy way to make fun decorations! Free and supplies provided.
Bats!
Tue., 5/1/18, 6:30pm - 8pm
@
MCPL Wausau
All-Ages Event Jennifer Redell, bat biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, will talk about Wisconsin's bat population, the part they play in the state's ecosystem and more!
Make a Mini Journal
Thu., 5/3/18, 1pm - 7pm @ MCPL Athens All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages are invited to make and decorate their own mini journals using a variety of craft supplies at our Athens Branch!
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
- Thu., 5/17/18, 6pm - 7:45pm @ MCPL Athens
- Mon., 5/21/18, 3pm - 8pm @ MCPL Hatley
Library Paper Flower Garden
Fri., 6/1/18, 1pm - Mon., 7/2/18, 1pm @ MCPL Athens All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate summer by helping our Athens Branch "cultivate" a colorful paper flower garden! Free, with all supplies provided.
Rock Your Creative Side with Rocks!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the Mosinee Branch monthly on the first Thursday over the summer and show us how libraries can "rock!" by decorating your own rocks with all sorts of art supplies!
- Thu., 6/7/18, 12pm - 8pm @ MCPL Mosinee
Family Game Night
All-Ages Event Visit our Wausau Headquarters for a fun and entertaining game night for folks of all ages!
- Thu., 6/14/18, 6pm - 8pm @ MCPL Wausau
- Wed., 6/20/18, 10am - 6pm @ MCPL Hatley
Marker Explosions!
Tue., 7/3/18, 2pm - 3pm @ MCPL Mosinee Teen & Adult Event Teens and adults are invited to make their own firework-like designs on tiles and fabrics during this Fourth of July-inspired craft event!
Kindness Rocks: A Rock Painting Party
All-Ages Event Drop-in Kids of all ages can paint their own design or positive message onto decorative rocks and then hide them around their community! Free, with all supplies provided.
- Tue., 6/12/18, 11am - 2pm @ MCPL Marathon City
- Mon., 7/23/18 - Fri., 7/27/18 @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 7/25/18, 1:30pm - 3pm @ MCPL Stratford
DIY Marbled Paper
Thu., 7/26/18, 4pm - 5pm @ MCPL Rothschild Teen & Adult Event Ever wanted to add that extra touch to paper crafts? Marbling is the perfect technique to create that beautiful artistic design!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Tue., 7/31/18, 3pm - 4pm @ MCPL Mosinee All-Ages Event Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday by making your own magic wand at our Mosinee Branch!
Crafted Rock Photo Holder
Wed., 8/1/18, 2pm - 6pm
@
MCPL Marathon City
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Teens and adults can make their own unique photo holder using rocks, paint and wire!
Free Family Pool Day
Tue., 8/7/18, 1pm - 7:45pm @ Wausau Outdoor Pools All-Ages Event 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.
Scrabble Week
Mon., 8/27/18 - Fri., 8/31/18 @ MCPL Athens All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by our Athens Branch to play a friendly game of Scrabble during this week-long drop-in event!
Origami Afternoon
All-Ages Event Drop-in Come try your hand at folding paper into various creative shapes at our Athens Branch! All ages welcome.
- Wed., 9/5/18, 1pm - 4pm @ MCPL Athens
The Surprising Benefits of Playing Video Games
Tue., 9/18/18, 6:30pm - 8pm @ MCPL Wausau Teen & Adult Event Learn about the positive effects of playing video games from UW-Madison professor C. Shawn Green! Free, no registration required.
Still Life Sketching
Mon., 9/24/18, 1pm - Wed., 9/26/18, 4pm @ MCPL Athens All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
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