Events: Wausau
Play & Learn
Children 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.
"The LEGO Ninjago Movie"
Children LEGO® (and movie) lovers young and old are welcome to join us for Family Film Friday in April!
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.
Trail Tales
Children Drop-in Walk along Wausau's scenic River Edge trail and read two children's books as you stroll!
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. Caregiver-child interaction is stressed in Book Babies, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Intro to Libby & Downloading E-books!
Adults Registration Did you know a MCPL card gives you access to thousands of books and audiobooks available to download for free with a few taps or clicks on your computer, smartphone or tablet? Let us show you how it works!
Tales for Tots
Children Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time! We have two half-hour sessions at 10am and 10:30am - stop by for either one!
Create a Catapult!
Children Get ready to launch! We'll be making catapults out of some common craft supplies and not only test them, but challenge participants with different obstacles!
Preschool Story Time
Children This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
LENA Start Marathon County
Adults Registration Improve your verbal interactions with your child through a talk pedometer and parent education classes! Registration required.
"The Wizard of Oz"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively discussion of some of the greatest works of fiction and non-fiction ever written, including Baum's tale of Dorothy's adventure in Oz!
Get Money Smart!
Children Join us for special money-related activities for kids, in collaboration with the Get Smart Wausau Coalition!
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!
Needle Arts at the Library
Adults Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
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 It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale!
"Rock on Kindness" Author Stepheni Curran
Kids & Adults In celebration of Children's Book Week, Wisconsin author Stephani Curran will visit us and talk about her book "Rock on, Kindness!"
Spring Story Time Break
Kids & Adults To prepare for our annual Summer Library Program, MCPL-Wausau will be taking a story time break. Our summer session starts June 8!
Tink Party
Children Join us for a fun fairy party with stories and a DIY light-up fairy jar before "Finding Neverland" at The Grand Theater. Costumes encouraged!
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). The group will not have an official meeting in May, but stop by for some karaoke and learn more about TAG when it restarts in August!
Teen Star Search Karaoke Night
Teens Teens are welcome to join us and bring their friends to sing the night away with karaoke!
Charity on the Water: The Yukon Journey Expedition
Adults & Teens MCPL Wausau is happy to welcome back outdoor enthusiast John E. Van Barriger to share another of his adventures - a return trip to Alaska's Yukon River! It was a journey fraught with challenges but also included many rewarding moments!
Medicare Basics Info Session
Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!
"Truly Madly Guilty"
Adults Drop-in You've probably read, heard of or watched Moriarty's "Big Little Lies." Here's a chance to read and discuss one of her other books with the Women's Night Out book club!
Getting to Know American Muslims & Their Faith
Adults Join us for a special presentation that explores what day-to-day life is like for a Muslim woman living in central Wisconsin!
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively, friendly discussion of some of the greatest works of literature ever written, including Williams' famous drama!
"A Wrinkle in Time"
Children Join us for Family Film Friday (and bring snacks if you'd like!) as we show the film version of Madeline L'Engle's famous novel!
Walt Whitman 200th Birthday Celebration
Adults Poetry and literature lovers are invited to join us for a special celebration marking the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman! Attendees are especially encouraged to bring a favorite Whitman poem to share with the group!
"Finding Dory"
Children Join us for Family Film Friday about Dory's epic adventure to find her parents!
World Oceans Day
Children Visit the library for a morning of stories, crafts and sea creatures during our story time celebrating World Oceans Day!
Toddler Dance Party
Children Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Father's Day Cards & Coasters
Adults Stop by the library to create a unique gift for your dad or grandpa (or someone else's) ahead of Father's Day!
PAWS to Read
Children Drop-in Children can practice and improve their literacy skills by reading to friendly, well-behaved therapy dogs!
"The Waters of Star Lake"
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!
Jim Lenz's Comedy Science Show
Children Join Jim Lenz as he infuses comedy, drama, audience participation, and his love of science into one unique, zany, and unforgettable performance!
Magic Bob Presents: Lost in Space
Children Blast off with Magic Bob and get lost in space! With the help of Magic Bob, kids will discover (or rediscover) that every time they open a book, they blast off on an amazing adventure.
The Short Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer
Adults Drop-in Take part in a lively, friendly discussion of some of history's greatest written works, including June's discussion of short stories from a master of the form!
Miller & Mike
Children Come explore a cosmos of comedy with former Ringling Bros. circus clowns Miller & Mike for their fast-paced, fun show!
Chalk Art
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own chalk art creations at the library in advance of Wausau's annual ChalkFest!
Unidentified Flying Objects in Wisconsin
All-Ages Learn about various UFO sightings that happened in Wisconsin!
"The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle"
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!
Rockin' Round the Universe With Randy Peterson
Children Blast off with Randy Peterson and into the universe of music during our Summer Library Program!
Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Celebration!
All-Ages To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, join us to watch footage of the event as it happened!
Colossal Fossils Presents: The Mammoth Hunter
Children Touch mammoth tusks, bear skulls, and more as Sean the Mammoth Hunter talks about life in the Ice Age!
Planetary Pasta Rovers
Children Drop-in Create a planetary pasta rover using different types of pasta and glue as we celebrate "A Universe of Stories" (and crafts) during our Summer Library Program!
Escape From the Deathday Dungeon: A Harry Potter Escape Room Experience
All-Ages Registration Back by popular demand! Bring your friends or family and see if you can solve the puzzles in time to escape Nearly Headless Nick and the Dungeon!
Friends of MCPL Book Sale
All-Ages Drop-in Browse through thousands of items for sale at low prices during this quarterly book sale!
Summer Story Time Break
Children To prepare for the transition from summer to fall, the library will be taking a story time break from Aug. 10-Sept. 2!
Free Family Pool Day!
Kids & Teens 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.
MCPL & POV Movie Night: "Farmsteaders"
Adults & Teens Join us for this special documentary screening - before it airs on public television - about one family's journey to resurrect a dairy farm in rural America.
"The Nest"
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!
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!
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