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., 2/26/20, 10:30–11am @ 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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Tech Time: Technology Assistance

Adults Registration Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance!

• Wed., 2/26/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Wed., 2/26/20, 3–4pm @ 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., 2/28/20, 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., 2/29/20, 10:30–11am @ 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., 3/2/20, 10–10:30am @ 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., 3/2/20, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Tales for Tots

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

• Tue., 3/3/20, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 3/3/20, 10:30–11am @ 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., 3/5/20, 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., 3/5/20, 4–4:45pm @ 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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MCPL Movie Night
"Knives Out"

Adults & Teens Join us for a free screening of this acclaimed, star-studded mystery starring Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer and others, and bring your popcorn!

• Tue., 3/17/20, 5:30–7:45pm @ 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., 3/18/20, 5:30–7pm @ 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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Friends of MCPL Saturday Sale

All-Ages Drop-in We know our community loves the Friends of MCPL quarterly sale, so we're giving members of our Friends group some extra time to shop with a special Saturday sale!

• Sat., 3/21/20, 9:30am–1:30pm @ 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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Art for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Create a Collage Animal Picture

Adults Registration Join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we create collages with a couple of simple supplies!

• Tue., 4/7/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Teen Fandom Trivia Night

Teens Answer trivia questions about Harry Potter, 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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Flower Photo Pops

Children Is it Spring yet? You can create a bit of Spring to take home with you with these fun photo collages!

• Sat., 4/18/20, 11am–1pm @ 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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MCPL Movie Night
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

All-Ages Join us for a free screening of this newer film about one of television's most-beloved stars, Mr. (Fred) Rogers!

• Tue., 4/21/20, 6–7:30pm @ 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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National Poetry Month Celebration With Max Garland

Adults Join the library and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets for a National Poetry Month celebration with award-winning writer Max Garland, and bring your own poems for an open mic session!

• Thu., 4/23/20, 5:30–7:30pm @ 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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MCPL Movie Night
"Bombshell"

Adults Join us for a free screening of the acclaimed film "Bombshell," based on a true story of former Fox News anchors who sue their boss over sexual harassment.

• Mon., 5/4/20, 6–7:45pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 5/6–5/9/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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World Oceans Day

Children Join us for a fun morning of stories, fish and other oceanic creatures, and crafts during our annual World Oceans Day celebration!

• Sat., 6/6/20, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Paws to Read

Children Drop-in Young readers can improve their reading skills or keep skills sharp throughout the summer by reading to well-behaved therapy dogs!

• Thu., 6/11/20, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!

• Tue., 6/16/20, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau
• Tue., 6/16/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Create an Art Journal

Adults & Teens Make and decorate your own journal!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Jack & the Beanstalk

Children Drop-in Kids can plant their own bean and watch it grow throughout the summer!

• Sat., 6/20/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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John Kinville & the Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls

Adults Learn about a short-lived, all-female chapter of the KKK that operated in the '20s and '30s in Wisconsin.

• Thu., 6/25/20, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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A Magic Tree House Pirate-Themed Escape Room

Children Registration Attempt to escape from this Magic Tree House-themed escape room!

• Mon., 7/27/20, 1–6pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Friends of MCPL Book Sale

All-Ages Drop-in It's time for the next Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale, where thousands of items will be for sale at low, low prices!

• 8/5–8/8/20 @ MCPL Wausau

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