Building Palooza
Children's Event Drop-in See what you can build using a variety of household items during this week-long building challenge!
Book Babies
Children's Event 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.
Still Life Sketching
All-Ages Event Drop-in Sketch a variety of still life drawings during this creative all-ages event!
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.
Tales for Tots
Children's Event Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays with your toddler at this fun and lively story time!
Family Story Time
Children's Event Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program.
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10–10:30am @ MCPL Spencer
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:15–10:45am @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/27/18, 9:30–10am @ MCPL Edgar
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Marathon City
- Sat., 9/29/18, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Wausau
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Play and Learn
Children's Event Children of all ages are invited to use their imagination and creativity! Play & Learn features a different theme each week, followed by songs and activities. Offered in partnership with the Family Resource Center.
- Tue., 9/25/18, 10:30am–12pm @ MCPL Athens
- Tue., 9/25/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Rothschild
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Mosinee
- Wed., 9/26/18, 10:45am–12pm @ MCPL Stratford
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Hatley
- Thu., 9/27/18, 10–11:30am @ MCPL Edgar
- Fri., 9/28/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau
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Home School Huddle
Children's Event Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Needle Arts at the Library
Adult Event Drop-in Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to gather to create and socialize!
Sensory Story Time
Children's Event Sensory Story Time is an inclusive weekly story time that has been adapted to meet the needs of children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, children who simply have difficulty sitting still, and their typically developing peers.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Event This 30-minute program will help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten with stories, songs, rhymes and other early literacy activities.
Book Club: "The Orphan's Tale"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In September, we'll read and discuss "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff, and new people are always welcome!
Teen Book Club: "A Dog's Purpose"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this heartwarming tale about the bond between a dog and his humans.
CWBF: Wisconsin's Most Haunted with Craig Nehring and Enid Cleaves
All-Ages Event Over the years, investigators documented dozens of sites across Wisconsin where they discovered supernatural activity, hauntings and other paranormal activity. Hear firsthand from two people who are among the most knowledgeable!
CWBF: "Dead Presidents" with Brady Carlson
All-Ages Event Join Brady Carlson for a fun tour of U.S. presidential gravesites and monuments, and the interesting ways in which we memorialize our past leaders, during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
CWBF: Bilingual Children's Stories with Maysee Yang Herr
Children's Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to welcome (and welcome back) new children's author and Wausau native Maysee Yang Herr!
Firefighters: Meet Wausau's Finest
Children's Event Come and listen to some stories read by firefighters from the Wausau Fire Department, hear about fire prevention and get an up-close look at some of their gear and equipment!
CWBF: Wisconsin Jazz Riffs with Kurt Dietrich
All-Ages Event Learn about some of the famous and little-known jazz musicians with Wisconsin connections during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!
Family Game Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.
Toddler Dance Party
Children's Event Join us for a story time and toddler dance party featuring stories, music, props and more!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Charlotte's Web"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Charlotte's Web," then discuss how the movie compares to E.B. White's classic book!
Meet a Local Police Officer Story Time!
Children's Event Meet a local police officer and hear stories about firefighters, police officers and other public servants!
Pokemon Club
Children's Event 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.
Scrapbook Night
Adult Event Do you love scrapbooking but lack the time or space to finish your projects? Stop by the library and work on it with other like-minded "scrappers."
Hobbies and Crafts Night
All-Ages Event Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!
Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party
Children's Event Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!
Harvest Fest Stories and Crafts!
Children's Event MCPL Wausau is happy to be a part of the plethora of activities during Harvest Fest!
Fire Safety Story Time
Children's Event Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by hearing stories about fire safety, then meet a real-life firefighter during this special story time!
Stratford Stitchers & Rippers
Kids & Teens Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!
Building Adventures
Children's Event Drop-in Children can build using a variety of building toys, including DUPLO blocks, LEGOs, Tinkertoys and more!
Raptors of Wisconsin
All-Ages Event Join us in welcoming the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to the Marathon County Public Library!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Fall Craft Day
Children's Event Drop-in As the air get colder and crisp and the leaves change color, it's time to celebrate fall with fun crafts!
Escape Room Family Adventure
Children's Event Test your problem-solving and teamwork skills as a family as you try to get out of our escape room! Free, with registration required.
Not-Too-Spooky Family Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a special story time with stories and crafts appropriate for the fall holiday season!
Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Adult Event Stop by the library for a lively discussion of this best-selling book!
Monster Mash Spooktacular Story Time
Children's Event Monsters, ghosts and ghouls big and small are invited to a special story time and party at the library!
Pet Palooza!
Children's Event Drop-in Read to a therapy dog, make pet-themed crafts and more during this no-school day event!
Teen Book Club: "The Graveyard Book"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this eerie tale about a boy who is raised by the ghosts and other supernatural entities that inhabit a graveyard.
Children's Matinee: "The Incredibles 2"
Children's Event Watch Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles 2" for free at the library!
Scratch Art Creations
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids can make bookmarks, drawings and other works of art using scratch art paper! Free, with all supplies provided.
Fantastic Beasts Story Time
Children's Event Attend this story time about legendary creatures, make your own, and go on a hunt for the library hobgoblins!
Monster Mash Story Time
Children's Event Join us for a fun, silly and not too-spooky Halloween-themed story time, featuring music, crafts and more!
Halloween Craft Day
Children's Event Kids can get ready for Halloween by making mini monsters and 3D hanging pumpkins at the library!
Book Speed Dating
Teen Event Teens can find their next read by sampling a variety of books during Book Speed Dating!
Day of the Dead Origami Bookmarks
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos by making decorated skull-shaped bookmarks!
Family Adventure Night: PJ Masks
Children's Event Hear stories about PJ Masks read by library staff and make themed crafts during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Leaf and Pumpkin Mosaic Craft
Children's Event Drop-in Kids can make their own unique pumpkin and autumn leaf mosaics using seeds, beans and more!
Word Play!
Kids & Teens Event Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens are invited to play fun vocabulary-building board games or to work on word puzzles like crosswords, word searches and word chains!
Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
Letters to Santa
Children's Event Drop-in Children are encouraged to write letters to Santa Claus and drop them off at the library this holiday season!
Create a Turkey Windsock
Children's Event Make a turkey windsock using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
Give Thanks for Story Time!
Children's Event Fall is a time to be thankful, and we're celebrating how thankful we are with stories and crafts!
DIY Paper Snowflake Designs
All-Ages Event Drop-in Turn the library into a winter wonderland by making paper snowflakes and other winter designs!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Holes"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the 2003 film adaptation of "Holes" then discuss how the movie compares to book by Louis Sachar!
Book Club: "The Rosie Project"
Adult Event Join us for the monthly book club at the library! In the month of November, we'll read and discuss this novel, about an eccentric professor who develops a project in order to find himself the perfect wife.
Holiday Story Time
Children's Event Kids and families can hear holiday-themed stories and can make festive crafts!
Teen Book Club: "Eleanor & Park"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about two social outcasts who fall in love in 1986.
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Make Your Own Play Dough
Children's Event Kids can make their own modeling clay and play dough, with all supplies provided!
Family Adventure Night: Thomas the Tank Engine
Children's Event Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the popular character Thomas the Tank Engine during our monthly Family Adventure Night!
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Tissue Paper Ornaments
Children's Event Make your own paper holiday ornaments using a few simple craft supplies!
Teen Book Club: "Wonder"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this novel, about a fifth grader with facial differences who enters public school for the first time.
NYE Toddler Dance Party!
Children's Event Kids can celebrate the end of 2018 with a toddler dance party featuring music, props and a balloon drop!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Bridge to Terabithia"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Bridge to Terabithia" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Katherine Paterson!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project, with all supplies provided!
