Kids' Corner / Youth Services | Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

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.

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MCPL DIY
Watercolor Tile Art

Children Drop-in Kids and tweens can create unique watercolor tile art!

Fri., 12/6/19, 10am–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party

Children Drop-in Bring the whole family to work on coloring projects for both children and adults!

Sat., 12/7/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Adventure Night: Wild Kratts

Children Hear stories and make fun crafts related to the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" during our monthly Family Adventure Night!

Mon., 12/9/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Edgar

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Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert

All-Ages Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.

Tue., 12/10/19, 9–10am @ MCPL Spencer

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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.

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Home School Huddle

Children Families of homeschooled children can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tue., 12/10/19, 1–2pm @ MCPL Edgar
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Building Challenges

Children Drop-in Participate in monthly building challenges during this drop-in event!

Wed., 12/11/19, 3:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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Jingle the Night Away

Children Kids can make holiday crafts!

Thu., 12/12/19, 6–7pm @ MCPL Spencer

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Bright & Colorful - Winter Landscapes

Children Kids can create a colorful collage resembling a snowy winter forest!

Sat., 12/14/19, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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LEGO® Block Party

Children Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided.

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Create Your Own Holiday Cards

All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!

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Hobbies & Crafts Night

All-Ages Drop-in Hobby and craft enthusiasts are welcome to join us every month for a night of creating and socializing!

Mon., 12/16/19, 3–8pm @ MCPL Hatley

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It's SNOW-time!

Children Hear stories about winter and snowmen, sing songs, and make crafts!

Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Hatley

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Glittery Icicle Craft

Children Make a sparkly icicle using recycled plastic and other supplies!

Tue., 12/17/19, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Athens

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Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting

Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project!

Wed., 12/18/19, 4–6:45pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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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!

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Saturday Spotlight: Penguins

Children Drop-in Learn about penguins through crafts, games and books!

Sat., 12/21/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Children Bring your best stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover! Drop off and story time starts at 6:30pm, with pick-up the following day!

Thu., 12/26/19, 6:30–7:30pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Cut Out Snowflake Day

Children Drop-in Make cut out paper snowflakes!

Fri., 12/27/19, 1–5pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Card Playing Day

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!

Sat., 12/28/19, 10am–2pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Family Game Day

All-Ages Drop-in Bring your family to the library for a fun day of gaming! Board and card games for all ages will be available.

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Winter-Themed Escape Rooms

Children Registration Try to escape one of our winter-themed escape rooms!

12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Hatley

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Hibernate, Migrate, Activate: How Animals Survive Winter

Children Learn hands-on about animals and their winter habits!

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Recycled Paper Decor

All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!

12/30–12/31/19 @ MCPL Marathon City

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New Year's Eve Story Time

Children Get ready for 2020 with this end-of-the-year story time!

Tue., 12/31/19, 10:30–11am @ MCPL Rothschild

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Community Weaving Collaboration

All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!

1/2–3/19/20 @ MCPL Athens

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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.

Thu., 1/2/20, 10–10:30am @ 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., 1/2/20, 4–4:45pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Winter Board Game Week

All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!

1/6–1/10/20 @ MCPL Athens

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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.