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!
Teen Events
Needle Arts
Adults & Teens Drop-in Drop by the library to work on fiber arts projects such as knitting, crocheting and quilting!
Passport Event
All-Ages Registration Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during a special one-day-only application event!
School Safety in America With Author David Perrodin
Adults & Teens Join us for one of two programs on the important topic of school safety with author (and Marathon County native) David Perrodin as he talks about the issue and his new book on school safety!
Fall Refrigerator Magnets
All-Ages Make decorative glass magnets in autumn designs!
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.
Make Your Own Papel Picado
Kids & Teens Drop-in Join us for a celebration of Mexican culture by making papel picados, a traditional Mexican craft!
What Do You Believe?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Stop by the library for a social event about palm reading, tarot cards, dream interpretation and more, and ask yourself (or others), What do you think and do you believe it?
Spooky Slime Lab
Kids & Teens Registration Ever wanted to create your very own slime? Now is your chance to try, and to make it spooky, too! If slime's not your jam, try some other creepy creations!
"Scary Stories"
All-Ages Remember those books, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? Join us for a documentary about the series, how they influenced a generation and became one of the most-banned titles in the United States.
Recycled Craft Week: Make a Papier Mâché Bowl!
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in the library and show your creativity by designing your very own papier mâché bowl. Your imagination is the only limit!
Leaf Art
All-Ages Drop-in Why wait for fall to see colorful leaves? Stop by the library to create your own piece of leaf art to enjoy year-round!
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
Easy Knit Hat
Adults & Teens Drop-in Ever wanted to learn how to knit a hat? Now is your chance! Stop by our weekly Needle Arts gathering for extra-special instructions on knitting a hat.
Teen Karaoke Night
Teens Karaoke in the library? Why not!?! Teens are welcome to join us and belt out some tunes, from new favorites to older standards and even cheesy tracks in between!
Coasters!
All-Ages Drop-in Create marker-dyed or decoupage-style coasters!
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!
International Games Week
All-Ages Drop-in Drop into the library to play a variety of board games!
The First Amendment, Government Authority & Nuclear Weapons
Adults & Teens Join us for a fascinating discussion on freedom of the press and how it relates to government authority, with two journalists from The Progressive magazine!
Button Craft Day
All-Ages Make art with buttons of various colors and sizes during this free craft event!
National Game & Puzzle Week
All-Ages Drop-in Stop in to the library to play a variety of games and put together puzzles!
Create a Pinecone Turkey!
All-Ages Drop-in Adorn your home with a festive turkey made from pine cones!
Winter Bird Feeders
All-Ages Join us at the Rothschild Library for a fun way to make a special treat for our feathered friends that stay with us during the winter!
So Simple Mittens
Adults & Teens Stop by the library during our weekly Needle Arts group and learn how to create your very own knitted or crocheted mittens.
"Spider-Man: Far From Home"
Adults & Teens Come see the latest blockbuster film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this free screening!
What's Your Plan for 2020?
Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a personalized journal or planner for the coming year!
Magazine Trees
All-Ages Looking for another way to use old magazines? Stop in to the library to create your own unique tree using recycled magazines and various crafting supplies.
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.
Photo Coasters
Adults & Teens Drop-in Make a tile coaster with a personal picture on it!
Ribbons, Boxes & Bows: Waste Reduction & Recycling During the Holidays
Adults & Teens Recycling and reducing waste can be confusing, especially during the holidays. Hear tips to reduce waste over the holidays and also how to correctly recycle what's left when gifts are unwrapped!
Create Your Own Holiday Cards
All-Ages Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own handmade holiday cards using a variety supplies!
Legends & Folklore of Winter With Chad Lewis
Adults & Teens Join us for a night with author and researcher Chad Lewis and hear strange tales that arise from the depths of the cold, dark winter months!
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!
Card Playing Day
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of card games and learn new ones!
Recycled Paper Decor
All-Ages Drop-in Make folded paper creations during this event for all ages!
Community Weaving Collaboration
All-Ages Drop-in Add to our community weaving project throughout the winter months!
Winter Board Game Week
All-Ages Drop-in Play a variety of classic and new board games all week long!
Library Selfie Week
All-Ages Drop-in Take a library selfie and tag the library on social media!
Winter & Spring Card Making
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can make handmade cards for upcoming holidays and events!
Folk Heart Art
All-Ages Drop-in All ages can paint a wooden heart inspired by folk art designs!
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
Kids Needle Arts Night: Finger Knitting
Kids & Teens Kids, tweens and teens are invited to learn the basics of finger knitting and make their own knitted accessories!
Create With a Rainbow Loom®!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Make your own bracelets and other creations using a Rainbow Loom®!