The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.
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.
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.
Adults can use Sharpies and plain white tiles to create their own artistic marker-dyed coasters on Feb. 13 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with all supplies provided. Registration required. Call 715-359-6208 to register.
NEW! Learn about birds of Wisconsin and how to attract them to your own backyard during Birding for Beginners II on Feb. 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Discuss birds, how to make a birdhouse and more. Free. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
NEW! Kids and families can hear stories about elephants and then make elephant-themed crafts during a special story time on Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Learn the basics of using an Apple iPhone or iPad during free classes on Feb. 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. or on Feb. 26 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Registration required. Call 715-261-7230 for more info or to register.
Photos courtesy MCPL.
