July 8-14
July 9
“Rock Around Spencer” Geology Tour (MCPL Spencer)
Kids, tweens and teens interested in rocks and the earth can participate in a geology scavenger hunt! Stop by the Marathon County Public Library’s Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer, any time from July 9-13 to receive clues that will help you find various rocks hidden around the village. Then visit the Spencer Branch for an event that will have you “rocking” around the village! Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-659-3996.
Toddler Dance Party (MCPL Wausau)
Toddlers can enjoy music and movement-themed story times and dance parties this summer beginning July 9 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. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Anime Afternoon (MCPL Wausau)
Teens can watch three different anime series during Anime Afternoon, happening July 9 from 1-5 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Attendees can watch “Blue Exorcist,” “Eccentric Family” and “Kiznaiver.” Rated for ages 13 and older. For more info, call 715-261-7230.
Building Adventures (MCPL Wausau)
Children and their families are invited for Building Adventures on July 9 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.
July 10
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise! (MCPL Wausau)
Singer, performer and tap-dancer Duke Otherwise will entertain audiences with two shows on July 10 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Duke will perform at 10:30 a.m. and again at 2 p.m., singing hilarious, imaginative songs and offering plenty of audience participation! Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
PAWS to Read (MCPL Rothschild)
Children can read to a friendly pup during “PAWS to Read” on July 10 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 well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Free, with no registration required. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
July 11
Zoozort (MCPL Marathon)
Folks of all ages will enjoy Zoozort, a hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals on July 11 from 10-11 a.m. at Marathon Elementary School, 100 Spring Valley Drive, Marathon City! Kids will learn about the habitat, diet and adaptations of certain animals and about respecting the environment. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise! (MCPL Edgar)
Duke Otherwise will bring his singing, tapping dancing and more during a fun-filled performance on July 11 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar Elementary School, 112 N. Second Ave., Edgar. Duke will perform a collection of his hilarious and imaginative songs while also offering plenty of audience participation. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Summer STEM (MCPL Athens)
The Marathon County Public Library is inviting young people to try out all sorts of cool tech gadgets during Summer STEM at the library’s Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Stop by the library any time it’s open from July 11-13 to try out a 3-D pen or play around with an Amazon Echo smart speaker. Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Summer Craft Day (MCPL Stratford)
Kids and families will have the opportunity to make crafts based on popular children’s songs during the Summer Craft Day on July 11 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Stratford Branch, 400 N. Fourth Ave., Stratford. Make a monkey hat, maracas and more. Free, with all supplies provided. For more information, call 715-687-4420.
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise! (MCPL Mosinee)
Children’s entertainer Duke Otherwise will bring his singing, tapping, dancing and more to the Marathon County Public Library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, on July 11 from 2-3 p.m. Duke will perform a collection of funny, imaginative songs and offer plenty of audience participation. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
July 12
Silly Songs with Duke Otherwise! (MCPL Rothschild)
Kids and families in the Everest area can see musician and tap dancer Duke Otherwise on July 12 from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Duke will perform a collection of creative and imaginative songs and offer plenty of audience participation! Free and open to the public. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
PAWS to Read (MCPL Wausau)
The Marathon County Public Library will offer its “PAWS to Read” program on July 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, 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? Come to the Marathon County Public Library for a family game night on July 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Bring 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.
July 13
CD Scratch Art (MCPL Marathon City)
Tweens and teens are invited to the Marathon County Public Library to create a decorative wall hanging using compact discs on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library’s Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon. Participants can sketch their own designs on a coated CD, then scratch off the black coating to reveal a shiny rainbow color underneath. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)
Kids and families can stop in to the Marathon County Public Library for a LEGO Block Party on July 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon. 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.
July 14
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Rothschild)
The Marathon County Public Library will offer its LEGO Block Party on June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the library’s Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Children of all ages can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-359-6208.
