Photo courtesy Marathon County Public Library.

The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.


NEW! Bring the whole family for a few relaxing hours of coloring on Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. A variety of coloring pages and coloring utensils will be set out. Drop in any time! Future dates include Feb. 2, March 2, April 6 and May 4. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.


Photo courtesy Marathon County Public Library.

NEW! Adults can learn the technique of pull string art, where string and paint are used to create various pictures or phrases, during Adult Night at the Library on Jan. 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, with all supplies provided. For info, call 715-352-3155. The creations can be used as a form of home decor or given as a gift. All supplies will be provided.


NEW! Families can hear stories, read and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math during Home School Huddle on Jan. 8 from 1-2 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Sessions will be held every Tuesday through May 7. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.


Photo courtesy Marathon County Public Library.

NEW! Kids are invited to make their own sparkly icicles using aluminum foil and glitter on Jan. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-693-2144.


NEW! Teens interested in volunteering, socializing with other teens and planning programs the library offers can join the Teen Advisory Group at the Marathon County Public Library. MCPL will offer monthly meetings beginning Jan. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. TAG will meet on the first Tuesday of each month through May 7. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.


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