Tales for Tots

Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!

• Tue., 1/21/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 1/21/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Library Learning
Intro to Libby & the World of E-books!

Adults Registration Did you know thousands of books and audiobooks are available to download for free with a few taps or clicks on your computer, smartphone or tablet? Join us to learn how it works!

• Tue., 1/21/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Women's Night Out
"Unsheltered" by Barbara Kingsolver

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books!

• Tue., 1/21/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Preschool Story Time

Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.

• Wed., 1/22/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Readers of Classic Literature
"Captains Courageous" by Rudyard Kipling

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of history's greatest written works with the Readers of Classic Literature book club!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sewing With Electricity: The Basics

Adults Registration Crafting and needle arts lovers: Want to take your sewing skills to the next level? Add some spark your projects (literally) with electricity!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 1–1:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Sewing With Electricity: Stuffy Making

Adults Registration Take your sewing to the next level by creating a stuffy that uses electricity and LED lighting!

• Wed., 1/22/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Play & Learn

Children Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity during these fun, 60-90 minute programs offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.

• Fri., 1/24/20, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Family Story Time

Children Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program!

• Sat., 1/25/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Winter Fest Stories & Crafts!

Children Hear winter-themed stories and make a variety of crafts during this event, part of Wausau Events' Winter Fest!

• Sat., 1/25/20, 10:30am–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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.

• Mon., 1/27/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Children Put your heart into a unique piece of art during our "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" at the library!

• Fri., 1/31/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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

• Mon., 2/3/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Roller Coaster Science

Children Drop-in Design your own marble roller coaster using craft supplies!

• Wed., 2/5/20, 4–7pm @ MCPL Wausau

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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! Please note some new days and times!

• 2/5–2/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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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!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 2–4pm @ MCPL Wausau
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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!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Flextangle: The Paper Toy!

Children Make this creative spinning paper toy!

• Thu., 2/6/20, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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MCPL Documentary Night
"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!

• Mon., 2/10/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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A Colorful Afternoon for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Adults & Teens Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of creative coloring.

• Tue., 2/11/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Library Learning
Intro to Microsoft Excel

Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Beatles Story Time

Children Introduce the whole family to the Fab Four with this special Beatles-themed Family Story Time

• Sat., 2/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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Women's Night Out
"Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction with the Women's Night Out book club!

• Mon., 2/17/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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LENA Start

Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.

• Wed., 2/19/20, 12:30–1:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Warrior Wednesday

Kids & Teens Drop-in If you LOVE the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, join us for a fun night of Warriors activities!

• Wed., 2/19/20, 5:30–7pm @ MCPL Wausau
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The Tools of Adaptive Gardening

Adults The public is invited to learn about ways working in the summer garden can be easier - even more enjoyable! - with adaptive gardening tools and techniques.

• Thu., 2/20/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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No-School Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this no-school day at the library playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Fri., 2/21/20, 11:30am–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Tissue Paper Paintings With Snow

Children Of all the uses for snow - sledding, snowballs, awesome forts - you can find out how to use the frozen flakes to create unique pieces of art!

• Sat., 2/22/20, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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What's It Worth? Antiques Appraisal

Adults Registration Antiques expert Mark Moran is coming back for his seventh appraisal program! Sign up to learn the value of your antique, heirloom or collectible item!

• Sat., 2/22/20, 1:30–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Readers of Classic Literature
"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller

Adults Drop-in Meet with other like-minded lovers of classic literature and discuss some of history's greatest works!

• Wed., 2/26/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Art Cluster Showcase & Reception

Kids & Adults Drop-in Visit the the library Children's Department anytime from March 7 through March 20 to see the 2019-2020 Art Cluster students' masterpieces!

• Sat., 3/7/20, 11:30am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Springtime Yarn-Wrapped Wreath

Adults Welcome spring by making a bright and cheerful decoration for your front door!

• Wed., 3/11/20, 1–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Women's Night Out
"Heartland" by Sarah Smarsh

Adults Drop-in Join a lively group of lit lovers for an engaging discussion of a wide variety of books, including Smarsh's look at intergenerational poverty.

• Mon., 3/16/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Spring Sticker Celebration

Children Celebrate spring with stickers and decorate a variety of crafts in a unique way!

• Fri., 3/20/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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DIY Flutes for Kids!

Children It's fun to make an instrument, or to play an instrument, but you can join us for this fun program and do both!

• Mon., 3/23/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Minute to Win It - for Tweens!

Children Tweens, come celebrate your spring break with some friendly competition in a series of crazy games and challenges with only 60 seconds to do them!

• Tue., 3/24/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Readers of Classic Literature
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell

Adults Drop-in Stop in for the Readers of Classic Literature's discussion of Orwell's dystopian tale or join them a different month's talk of literary classics!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Spring Break Games Day

Children Drop-in Kids of all ages are invited to spend this Spring Break afternoon playing a variety of board games and card games!

• Wed., 3/25/20, 1–4pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Marble Maze Run

Children Join us during Spring Break to make your own marble maze run!

• Thu., 3/26/20, 12:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Children It's fun to piece puzzles together but we bet it will be even more fun to create your own puzzle!

• Fri., 3/27/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Children's Festival

Children Drop-in Stop by MCPL's booth at the 47th annual Children's Festival at Marathon Park to learn more about the library - including a sneak peek at summer events!

• Sat., 4/4/20, 9am–3pm @ Marathon Park

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Teen Fandom Trivia Night

Teens Answer trivia questions about Harry Potters, Doctor Who, the Lord of the Rings and more during this teen trivia night!

• Tue., 4/14/20, 6–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Ransom Note Magnetic Poetry

Adults Make magnetic poetry letters using magazines and other supplies!

• Wed., 4/15/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Women's Night Out
"The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict

Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion among lit lovers during the Women's Night Out book club!

• Mon., 4/20/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Readers of Classic Literature
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather

Adults Drop-in Read and discuss some of history's greatest written works, including Cather's classic about a woman determined to make a life and a farm for herself.

• Wed., 4/22/20, 12–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create Colored Paper Spinners!

Children Make a colorful paper spinner!

• Fri., 4/24/20, 2:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"

Children Join us for a special story time with local children's author Karen Lorge!

• Sat., 5/2/20, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau

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