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


Adults can learn about honey bees, beekeeping and what things we can do help the bees thrive during a free event on March 7 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. For more info, call 715-359-6208.


Learn how to use Craigslist to post and respond to ads during a free class on March 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. A second, identical session of the class will be held on March 14 from 2:30-4 p.m. Registration required. For more info or to register, call 715-261-7230.


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Learn how to repurpose glass or ceramic items you have laying around and turn them into beautiful lawn and garden ornaments during an event on March 14 from 6-7 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.


NEW! Kids can celebrate the upcoming start of spring with a Spring Craft Day on March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Create a variety of spring-themed crafts, with all supplies provided. Free. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.


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NEW! The library will offer a free class on Google resources, such as Google Docs, Google Slides and more, on March 18 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. A second, identical session of the class will be held March 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Call 715-261-7230 to register.


Photo courtesy Marathon County Public Library.

NEW! UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Brianna Wright will talk about how to grow microgreens indoors and the health benefits of them on March 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7230.


Photos courtesy MCPL.