The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.
Surprise dad or the other father figure in your life with a handmade Father’s Day card! All ages can make cards from June 15 at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Drop in any time the library is open throughout the week. All supplies provided. For more info, call 715-446-3537.
Adults can attend monthly crafting nights throughout the summer beginning on June 17 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Come work on your own craft projects, trade ideas and socialize with others. Free. Future sessions to be held July 15 and Aug. 19. For more info, call 715-446-3537.
NEW! Kids can venture into outer space with a week of crafts at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. From June 17-22, kids can stop in to the branch any time it’s open to make aliens out of cardboard tubes and torn paper planets out of variety of supplies. Free. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
NEW! Kids can attend a summer craft day at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, on June 17 from 1-7 p.m. A different craft project will be offered each Monday throughout the summer. Free. For more info, call 715-352-3155.
NEW! Hear stories about the moon and stars, sing songs and make a decorative craft during the Moon & Stars Story Time happening on June 18 from 10-11 a.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Free. For more info, call 715-257-7292.
NEW! Children’s musician Tom Pease will dazzle audiences with a fun, music-filled performance on June 18 from 10-11 a.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Featuring humor, storytelling and a fun repertoire of songs! Free. For more info, call 715-659-3996.
NEW! Join Jim Lenz as he infuses comedy, audience participation and science into his unique, zany and unforgettable show for kids! Lenz will give two performances on June 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Drop in to create a planetary pasta rover using different types of pasta and glue on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-443-2775.
NEW! Children of all ages can create their own planetary pasta rover using pasta and glue on June 18 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
NEW! Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading to a well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin, on June 18 from 6-7 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild.. Free, with no registration required. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
NEW! Former Ringling Bros. circus clowns Miller & Mike will show off their circus skills, juggling and lots of comedy during a free all-ages show on June 19 from 10-11 a.m. at Marathon Elementary School, 100 Spring Valley Drive, Marathon City. For more info, call 715-443-2775.
NEW! Miller & Mike, two former Ringling Bros. circus performers, will show off their juggling skills and comedy chops during a free all-ages show on June 19 from 2-3 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
NEW! Randy Peterson will rock the library with an fun assortment of children’s songs on June 20 from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free and open to all ages. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
NEW! The library will offer its “PAWS to Read” program on June 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can improve their literacy skills by reading to a well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Visit any time during the set time period. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Northcentral Technical College’s EMMET mobile makerspace will come to the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City, on June 20 and 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. Different emerging technologies will be made available to provide kids, tweens and teens with various technological learning experiences! Free. Registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for info or to register.
NEW! Kids can explore the world around them with a planetary pasta rover made with different types of pasta and glue during a special craft event on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
NEW! Kids and families can enjoy a LEGO Block Party on June 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. 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.
NEW! Adults can create their own painted renderings of the night sky during a free afternoon art event on June 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. All supplies provided, including photos of the sky taken by NASA. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.
Photos courtesy MCPL.
