The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.
Celebrate International Puzzle Day on Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Jigsaw puzzles for varying ages will be offered, as well as a limited number of blank 35-piece puzzles that patrons can design and color in themselves! Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
All ages are encouraged to visit the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, between Jan. 28 and Feb. 2 for International Puzzle Week. All ages can stop in any time the branch is open to do a variety of puzzles. Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Brianna Wright will talk about how to grow microgreens indoors and the health benefits of them on Jan. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7230.
Adults and teens can use recycled romance novels, craft paper and small ceramic tiles to make their own romance-inspired coasters on Jan. 30 from 1:30-3 p.m. and on Jan. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-361-7230.
The library will offer a variety of unique painting stations for children and parents to complete on Jan. 31 from 3-4 p.m. at the library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Paint with bubbles, tissue paper and other supplies. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
NEW! Kids and families can whet their appetites by making a cool and colorful ice cream cone craft on Feb. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
NEW! Children of all ages are invited to celebrate LEGO Block Month from Feb. 1-28 at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Drop in any time the branch is open in February to play and build with a variety of LEGO blocks. Free. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
NEW! Children can combine art and science by painting and decorating magnets on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
NEW! Kids in grades K-5 can create items with duct tape on Feb. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Make a wallet, pencil bag, bookmark and more using duct tape in a variety of colors and designs. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
NEW! Adults can learn the basics of using Facebook during free classes on Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. and on Feb. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Learn how to make an account, send friend requests and more. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info or to register.
NEW! People of all ages can make their own handmade Valentine’s Day cards Feb. 6-13 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Stop in any time the branch is open to make your card, with all necessary supplies provided. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
Photos courtesy MCPL.
