Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
"Crossing to Safety"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest works of literature!
Children's Matinee: "Toy Story 4"
Children Visit the library for free screenings of the 2019 film "Toy Story 4!"
Play & Learn
Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! These fun, 60-90 minute programs feature a different story each week, followed by songs and supplemental activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
Create Shadow Drawings!
Children Kids are welcome to join us for a super fun activity that includes both hands-on craft creation and drawing!
Cooking With Inga Witscher
Adults Join us for another demonstration of creating delicious food with public television's Inga Witscher!
Family Story Time
Children 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.
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.
School Safety in America With Author David Perrodin
Adults & Teens Join us for one of two programs on the important topic of school safety with author (and Marathon County native) David Perrodin as he talks about the issue and his new book on school safety!
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!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
"Scary Stories"
All-Ages Remember those books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? Join us for a documentary about the series, how they influenced a generation and became one of the most-banned titles in the United States.
"Rocketman"
Adults Join us for a free screening of the biopic about the life of legendary musician Elton John, and BYOP (bring your own popcorn)!
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
Teen Karaoke Night
Teens Karaoke in the library? Why not!?! Teens are welcome to join us and belt out some tunes, from new favorites to older standards and even cheesy tracks in between!
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Knitters, crocheters, and other crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to work on their projects and socialize!
Pokemon Club
Children 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!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much more! You're sure to find something at a great price and all proceeds benefit the library!
Get Your Glow on Story Time
Children Help us light up the library with this glow-in-the-dark story time!
Search & Discover MCPL Databases!
Adults Registration Join us to learn more about all of the incredible databases the Marathon County Public Library has to offer - all available for free with a library card!
Building Challenges
Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!
Button Pumpkin Mosaics
Children Celebrate fall and National Button Day at the same time by creating a mosaic!
"Frozen" Sing-Along
Children Watch (and sing along to) "Frozen" during fun, family sing-along event!
"The Great Alone"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and non-fiction books with the Women's Night Out book club, including Hannah's tale of one family's epic Alaskan adventure!
Warrior Wednesday
Children If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!
"The Caine Mutiny"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest books with the Readers of Classic Literature book club, including Herman Wouk's novel about life on a Navy warship.
"Spider-Man: Far From Home"
Adults & Teens Come see the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this free screening!
Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Waste Reduction & Recycling During the Holidays
Adults & Teens Recycling and reducing waste can be confusing, especially during the holidays. Hear tips to reduce waste over the holidays and also how to correctly recycle what's left when gifts are unwrapped!
Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes
Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!
Legends & Folklore of Winter With Chad Lewis
Adults & Teens Join us for a night with author and researcher Chad Lewis and hear strange tales that arise from the depths of the cold, dark winter months!
The Short Stories of Ring Lardner
Adults Take part in a friendly discussion of some of history's greatest written works, including this collection of short stories!
Hibernate, Migrate, Activate: How Animals Survive Winter
Children Learn hands-on about animals and their winter habits!
Book Bowl ... the Prequel!
Children Wausau School District students can prepare for the 2020 Book Bowl with fun games centered around this year's selections!
Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!
Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!
"Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love"
Adults Join us for a screening of a documentary filled with love, longing, a friendship that spanned fifty years and a beloved singer-songwriter!
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!
What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal
Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back to the library for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique or collectable item!