June 11, 2018

Toddler Dance Party (MCPL Wausau)
Toddlers can enjoy music and movement-themed story times and dance parties this summer beginning June 11 from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Each session will include stories followed by dancing with music, scarves, bubbles and more! Future sessions to be held 6/25, 7/9 and 7/23. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

Make Your Own Musical Instruments! (MCPL Mosinee)
Children of all ages are invited to create their own musical instruments using common household items on June 11 from 3-4 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Make a harmonica, tambourine and more! Free, with all supplies provided. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

Building Adventures (MCPL Wausau)
Children and their families are invited for Building Adventures on June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Attendees will use Tinkertoys, LEGO and DUPLO blocks, Gears and more to create whatever they imagine. For more information, call 715-261-7220.

June 12, 2018

Tom Pease (MCPL Wausau)
Get ready for a performance by beloved children’s musician Tom Pease on June 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Pease will delight audiences of all ages with his humor, storytelling and a fun repertoire of songs. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

Kindness Rocks: A Rock Painting Party (MCPL Marathon City)
Kids can show off their creativity (and their kindness) by painting rocks on June 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Paint a positive picture, message or funky design on your rock, then give it to a friend or hide it around town for someone to find. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Rothschild)
Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pup during “PAWS to Read” on June 12 from 6-7 p.m. at the MCPL Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Visit any time during the set time period. Free, with no registration required. For more info, call 715-359-6208.

June 13, 2018

The Great Rondini Magic Show (MCPL Spencer)
Join the Marathon County Public Library for an exciting show filled with magic on June 13 from 10-11 a.m. at the Spencer Branch Library, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. The Great Rondini will dazzle audiences of all ages with his magic skills and his bunny, Trixie. Free and open to the public. Call 715-659-3996 for more information.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Mosinee)
Kids and families will have the opportunity to make crafts based on popular children’s songs during the Summer Craft Day on June 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Make a monkey hat, maracas and more. Free, with all supplies provided. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

Nature’s Niche Animal Program (MCPL Edgar)
Join the Marathon County Public Library to learn about all sorts of cool critters and amazing animals during their Nature’s Niche Animal Program on June 13 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar Elementary School, 112 N. Second Ave., Edgar. Dino Tlachac will talk about animals’ native habitats, their importance in our environment and will show off some real animals. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-352-3155.

The Great Rondini Magic Show (MCPL Stratford)
Have a magical afternoon with the Marathon County Public Library on June 13 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at their Stratford Branch, 400 N. Fourth Ave., Stratford. The Great Rondini will dazzle audiences of all ages with his magic skills along with his bunny, Trixie. Free and open to the public. Call 715-687-4420.

Nature’s Niche Animal Program (MCPL Athens)
Join the Marathon County Public Library to see live animals and learn about their environments during the Nature’s Niche Animal Program on June 13 from 2-3 p.m. at the library’s Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Dino Tlachac will talk about animals’ native habitats, their importance in our environment and will show off some real animals. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-257-7292.

June 14, 2018

PAWS to Read (MCPL Wausau)
The Marathon County Public Library will offer its “PAWS to Read” program on June 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Visit any time during the set time period. Free, with no registration required. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

Family Game Night (MCPL Wausau)
Tired of playing the same old games at home? Visit Marathon County Public Library for a family game night on June 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Take your family and friends and try out a variety of new and classic board games and card games. Free and open to the public. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

June 15, 2018

LEGO Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)
Kids and families can visit the Marathon County Public Library for a LEGO Block Party on June 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-443-2775.