Events: Wausau
Pennies For Animals
Children's Event Drop-in Over the summer children will have the chance to help animals in need starting in our area! We will be accepting pennies and other monetary donations in a jar at the Children's Desk, and kids can vote on the recipient!
Space Camp
Children's Event Drop-in Are you interested in space? Want to know what's happening in the solar system and beyond? Children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Space Camp for a mix of experiments and crafts!
Book Babies
Children's Event Drop-in 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.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Drop-in Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
The Great Rondini Magic Show
Children's Event Drop-in Award-winning magician Ron Lindberg, a.k.a. "The Great Rondini" will perform amazing feats of magic for all ages along with his famous bunny, Trixie. Free and no registration required.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities. Children may attend this story time without a caregiver, but caregivers are asked to remain in the children's area during the story time.
Readers of Classic Literature: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this classic tale, about a boy and his friends growing up along the banks of the Mississippi in the 1800s.
Paws to Read
Children's Event Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
Play and Learn
Children's Event Drop-in 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. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
Family Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in 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.
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Drop-in Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! We have two half-hour sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - stop by for either one!
Needle Arts Night
Adult Event Drop-in Knitters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to work on a variety of needle arts projects and socializing at MCPL!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Drop-in Geared mainly toward children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this story time will feature stories as well as soothing interactive activities!
Anime Afternoon
Teen Event Drop-in Visit the library as we screen three anime series for teens, including "Blue Exorcist," "Eccentric Family" and "Kiznaiver!"
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise!
Children's Event Drop-in Join us as we welcome spirited musician, Duke Otherwise to MCPL for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!
Family Game Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library for a fun and entertaining game night for folks of all ages!
Women's Night Out: "Anything is Possible"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this novel, which explores a wide range of human emotions through a collection of vignettes.
The Life of Mozart
Children's Event Drop-in A historically accurate, fun-filled play about one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived, presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company!
Jukebox Hero Music Trivia Night!
Adult Event Drop-in Bring a team or join one to play some multimedia music trivia at the library as part of our "Libraries Rock" summer theme.
Summer Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in Families can join us to make crafts based on popular children's songs! Free, with all supplies provided.
Pete the Cat Rock & Read Party
Children's Event Drop-in We're celebrating how much libraries rock with a program full of Pete the Cat activities!
Nature's Niche Animal Program
Children's Event Drop-in Dino Tlachac from Nature's Niche will introduce children to live animals, their native habitats and importance in our environment. Free and open to the public.
Readers of Classic Lit: "King Lear"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest literature, including this Shakespearean classic!
MCPL & POV Documentary Night: "Whose Streets?"
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for a special screening of this documentary in collaboration with the POV independent film series, and see it before the PBS premiere!
LEGO® Block Party
Children's Event Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required.
Patrick W. Steele: How Milwaukee Lost the Braves
Adult Event Drop-in Join us for an interesting evening of sports history with Patrick W. Steele as he discusses his new book, "Home of the Braves: The Battle for Baseball in Milwaukee," about the Milwaukee Braves and decision to relocate the team to Atlanta.
Free Family Pool Day
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.
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
Stuffed Animal Sleep Over
Children's Event Drop-in Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off starts at 6:30 p.m., pickup starts the next morning at 9 a.m.
Women's Night Out: "Glass House"
Adult Event Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of this nonfiction book, about a town in Ohio, which went from being middle class to run down over the past 40 years.
Anime After Dark
Adult Event Drop-in Adults can watch episodes of anime series "Perfect Insider" and "Tokto ESP!" Suitable for adults ages 18+ only.
Pokemon Club
Children's Event Drop-in Join fellow Pokemon fans for a monthly gathering of all things Pokemon, including new activities each month and the opportunity to play the Pokemon trading card game! Free, with no registration required.
Beyond the Left-Right Divide: Partisan Polarization in the Trump Age
Adult Event Drop-in Join us as UW-Madison assistant professor Michael Wagner discusses the US's current political divide, what contributes to it and how it may affect our nation's future.
The Surprising Benefits of Playing Video Games
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn about the positive effects of playing video games from UW-Madison professor C. Shawn Green! Free, no registration required.
- 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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