The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.
Let your imagination soar as you create your very own flying saucer June 24-28 at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Drop in any time the branch is open throughout the week to create your own spacecraft using bowls, aluminum foil and other craft supplies! Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Kids will have the chance to make their own flying saucers during a week-long craft event running from June 24-29 at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Visit the branch any time it’s open throughout the week to create a spacecraft using bowls, aluminum foil and other supplies! Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
Toddlers can enjoy a music and movement-themed story time and dance party on June 24 from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Each session will include stories followed by dancing with music, scarves, bubbles and more! For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Kids can attend a summer craft day at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, on June 24 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.
Kids and families can play and build with LEGO blocks on June 24 from 3-6 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-446-3537.
Children’s magician Magic Bob will take kids on an adventure featuring magic tricks, science experiments, comedy and more during two all-ages shows on June 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free! For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Families can attend a special story time about traveling to the planets and stars on June 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Hear stories, then make crafts related to the universe! Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
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 25 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.
Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages and experience levels are invited to create and socialize during Needle Arts Night on June 25 from 3-6 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free. Attendees must bring their own supplies. Future sessions to be held July 23 and Aug. 27. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
No matter what kind of needle arts craft you prefer, you can work on your own project while talking with others and sharing techniques and ideas. We’ll provide the space and a selection of pattern books while you bring your own supplies.
Austin Albanito, a UWSP student of physics and astronomy, will discuss summer constellations and the significance of those constellations to Ancient Greeks, Native Americans and other cultures on June 26 from 10-11 a.m. at the Spencer Lions Park, South Park Street, Spencer. Free. For more info, call 715-659-3996.
Kids and families can attend a free science comedy show starring Doc Ron on June 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. The show will be full of laughs and crazy science experiments featuring fire, smoke and flying cheese curds. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
Magician Magic Bob will take kids on a space adventure featuring magic tricks, science and comedy on June 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar High School, 203 E. Birch St., Edgar. Free and open to all ages. For more info, call 715-352-3155.
Children, tweens and teens are invited to make their own galaxy in a bottle using oil, cotton balls, glitter, and food coloring and other supplies on June 26 from 12-2 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Registration is required. For more info or to register, call 715-443-2775.
Children’s entertainer Doc Ron will offer a fun (and funny!) Weird Science Comedy Show, featuring crazy experiments with fire, smoke and flying cheese curds on June 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Free. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
Kids and families can by awed by Magician Magic Bob, who will take them on an adventure featuring magic, science experiments and comedy on June 26 from 2-3 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
Enjoy the magic and comedy of magician Magic Bob during a free show on June 27 from 10-11 a.m. at the Marathon High School auditorium, 204 East St., Marathon City. Featuring laughs, science experiments and more! Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
The library will offer its “PAWS to Read” program on June 27 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.
Children’s magician Magic Bob will perform during a free show on June 27 from 2-3 p.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Come enjoy the comedy, magic tricks, zany experiments and more! Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Using clear balloons and colorful water beads, kids can create squishy and soothing stress balls during a craft event on June 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
Kids, tweens and teens are invited to make space-themed sand art on June 28 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Use colored sand to make a beautiful picture, space-themed bottle or keychain. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
Kids and families can stop in to the library for a LEGO Block Party on June 28 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.
Patrons of all ages are invited to play a variety of board games and card games on June 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Games will range from classics that everyone knows and loves to new games that may become your new favorite. Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library.
