Raptors of Wisconsin
All-Ages Event Join us in welcoming the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to the Marathon County Public Library!
Haunted Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!
Ollivander's Wand Shop
Kids & Teens Event Make a wand just like Harry Potter's during this free craft event!
Passport Event
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.
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!
"In Search of America"
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free screening of a documentary featuring Americans from all walks of life talking about what matters to them most, and meet the film's director!
DIY Masquerade Masks
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make your own masquerade masks using a variety of craft supplies at the library!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Needle Arts at the Library
All-Ages Event Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Friends of MCPL Book Sale!
All-Ages Event Drop-in It's time again for the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library book sale! Browse through thousands of items available at fantastic prices!
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!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group!
Teen Event Drop-in Teens are welcome to meet others, volunteer and help plan library programs through our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Meetings monthly
Teen Emo Karaoke Night
Teen Event Karaoke in the library? Why not! Teens can join us for a night of singing all their favorite emo songs!
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!
Create a Scarecrow
All-Ages Event Drop-in Stop by the library to craft your own scarecrow, with all supplies provided!
Writers' Group
Teen & Adult Event Meet other local writers and share your work during this special event, held during National Novel Writing Month!
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!
CD Etching
Teen & Adult Event Teens and adults can learn how to etch creative designs into recycled CDs!
Teen Book Club: "Life As We Knew It"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this teen romance, about a teen girl and her family, who struggle after a meteor hits the earth.
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.
Spencer High School Handbell Choir Holiday Concert
All-Ages Event Join us as the Spencer High School Handbell Choir performs songs for the holiday season! Free and open to the public.
Deck the Halls! Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to make various holiday crafts, with all supplies provided!
MCPL Movie Night: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free movie about one of America's favorite stars of the small screen!
Snowy Jar Candle Holders
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Make a "snow"-covered jar candle, with all supplies provided!
DIY Gift Bags
Teen & Adult Event Learn how to make your own holiday gift bags during a special event at the library!
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.
Knitting Without Needles
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own knitted accessories by finger knitting and arm knitting at the library!
Book Folding Art
Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Learn how to fold paper into certain creative designs during this free event!
Teen Book Club: "The Wee Free Men"
Teen Event Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club, where we'll discuss this book, about a girl who tries to rescue her baby brother from an invasion in Fairyland.
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.
Create a Snowman
All-Ages Event Drop-in All ages are invited to create their own snowman using wooden craft sticks and other provided supplies!
Myths and Truths: Human Trafficking in Central Wisconsin
Teen & Adult Event Learn about human trafficking, and how the topic hits home in central Wisconsin, during this informative event!
Finger and Arm Knitting
All-Ages Event Drop-in Learn the skills of finger knitting and arm knitting during this drop-in event at the library!
Snowflake Craft Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Patrons of all ages can make their own decorative snowflakes out of paper or with pipe cleaners and beads! All supplies provided.
Birding for Beginners!
All-Ages Event All ages can learn about birds in Wisconsin, create a bird feeder and a nature journal!
International Puzzle Week
All-Ages Event Drop-in Drop in any time during this week to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles!
International Puzzle Day
All-Ages Event Drop-in Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles for all ages at the library!
Narnia Week: What Lucy Found There
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own pine cone forests, with all supplies provided!
The Stuff of Romance: A Valentine's Day DIY
Teen & Adult Event Make a romance-inspired set of coasters using romance novels and craft supplies!
Narnia Week: The High King in Command
Kids & Teens Event Kids, tweens and teens can make their own felt crowns and play chess during Narnia Week!
Let's Celebrate LEGO® Block Month!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Visit the library throughout February to build with LEGO® blocks!
Create a Valentine!
All-Ages Event Drop-in Make your own handmade valentines using a variety of craft supplies! Free, with all supplies provided.
Honor Flight Mail Call
All-Ages Event Make cards and letter to be given to local veterans returning on the next Honor Flight!
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!
Teen Tech Week: Let's Get Animated!
Teen Event Drop-in Teens can drop in to make their own graphic novels and comic strips during Teen Tech Week!
Which is Better? Book-to-Movie Night: "Ella Enchanted"
All-Ages Event All ages are invited to watch the film adaptation of "Ella Enchanted" then discuss how the movie compares to the book by Gail Carson Levine!
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!
