All ages are invited to make mini paintings of a starry sky using watercolors, salt, star stickers, and watercolor paper on July 8 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, with registration required. To register, call 715-693-2144.
Kids can show off their creativity (and their kindness) by painting rocks at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Stop by any time the library is open on either July 8 or July 9 to paint a picture, message or funky design on your rock, then give it to a friend or hide it around town for someone to find. Free. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
Kids and tweens who enjoy the “I Survived” book series can participate in a morning of activities on July 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Hear about real-life disaster events, learn safety and survival skills and more! Free. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
Toddlers can enjoy a music and movement-themed story time and dance party on July 8 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 July 8 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.
Miller & Mike, two former Ringling Bros. circus clowns, will show off their juggling skills and comedy chops during two free shows on July 9 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.
Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading to a well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin, on July 9 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.
Join the library for a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with JoAnn Janikowski of the Alzheimer’s Association on July 10 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. A Q&A with JoAnn will follow the presentation. Free. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
Former Ringling Bros. performers Miller & Mike will demonstrate their circus skills during a free show featuring juggling, comedy and more on July 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Free. For more info, call 715-446-3537.
Popular children’s musician Tom Pease will perform a free concert on July 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar High School, 203 E. Birch St., Edgar. Come hear Tom perform a variety of his fun, silly and catchy tunes! Free. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Kids and families are invited to witness the creative, impressive and hilarious circus act of Miller & Mike during a free event on July 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Featuring comedy, juggling and more! Free. Call 715-687-4220 for more info.
Kids can learn how to crochet their own hacky sacks during a free crafting afternoon on July 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Kids will create their hacky sacks using yarn, beans and other supplies. Free. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
Musician Tom Pease will perform a variety of his comedic, catchy songs on July 10 from 2-3 p.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Open for kids of all ages (and parents/caregivers, too!) Free. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
“Mad scientist” Jim Lenz will offer a unique, zany, and unforgettable comedy science show for kids on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
Tweens and teens can repurpose recycled CDs and turn them into beautiful painted and etched works of art during a free program on July 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Free, with registration required. Register by calling 715-446-3537.
The library will offer its “PAWS to Read” program on July 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can improve their literacy skills by reading to well-behaved therapy dogs, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Before seeing the great works of art at Wausau’s annual ChalkFest, kids can create their own piece of chalk art on July 11 from 3-7 p.m. and July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
Kids in grades K-5 can make their own slime during an interactive program on July 11 from 3-5 p.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Free, with all supplies provided. For more information, call 715-257-7292.
Kids and families can stop in to the library for a LEGO Block Party on July 12 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.
The library will offer its LEGO Block Party on July 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Children of all ages can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-359-6208.
Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library. Feature photo is Miller and Mike.
