All ages can learn about writing autobiographies and memoirs during an event on Aug. 5 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Attendees are encouraged to have a story or memory to write about at the event. Free. For more information, call 715-443-2775.
Kids can visit the library to create their own aliens using cardboard tubes and other craft supplies from Aug. 5-9 at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Drop in any time the branch is open to participate. Free. For more info, call 715-687-4420.
Using black construction paper, chalk and star stickers, kids can make their constellation artwork any time from Aug. 5-9 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Drop in any time the library is open to participate. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Kids can attend a summer craft day at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, on Aug. 5 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.
From Aug. 5-9, kids can make their own constellation-themed sensory bag at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Fill your squishy sensory bag with stars and shapes that you can knead to form different constellations. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-659-3996 for more info.
Teens interested in volunteering, socializing with other teens and planning library programs can join the Teen Advisory Group at the Marathon County Public Library! The next monthly meeting will be held Aug. 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at MCPL Wausau, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
Stetsonville resident Adam Schnabel will talk about the winding process of adopting his child from Bulgaria, and about his memoir “Losing Hope and Finding Faith,” during a talk on Aug. 6 from 9-10 a.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Free. Call 715-659-3996 for more info.
Get out and have some fun in the sun! Children and their families can enjoy a free pool day by showing their Marathon County Public Library card at Wausau’s outdoor pools and Marathon Park Splash Pad on Aug. 6 from 1-7:45 p.m. Only one library card is needed to admit the whole family. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
Kids and families can play and build with LEGO blocks on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-693-2144.
Come hear stories about veggies and why they’re so good for you during this special story time on Aug. 6 from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens! We’ll read stories celebrating various veggies, sing songs and play some produce-themed games! Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Come hear stories about veggies and why they’re so good for you during this special story time on Aug. 6 from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. We’ll read stories celebrating various veggies, sing songs and play some produce-themed games. Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Adults can learn about brain health and different ways to lower their risk of dementia during an informative health event on Aug. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
Attendees can make their own slime or make a mini galaxy in a jar using oil, glitter, food coloring and other supplies during a free crafting afternoon on Aug. 7 at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Drop in any time between 1-4 p.m. to participate. All supplies provided. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
Learn what it takes to be an astronaut by doing space yoga, building rockets, learning about the planets and more during a children’s event on Aug. 7 from 2-3 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free. For more info, call 715-352-3155.
Kids and families can hear stories about the sun, sing songs and make a craft that demonstrates how the sun is made up of swirling gasses during this themed story time on Aug. 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
Kids can bring their stuffed friend to the library for a stuffed animal sleepover on Aug. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Hear bedtime stories and get your photo taken with your stuffed pal during drop off, then leave your stuffed friend for an overnight sleepover! Pick them up on Aug. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. and hear all about the night they had (and see pictures, too). Free. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
Kids and families can stop in to the library for a LEGO Block Party on Aug. 9 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. For more info, call 715-443-2775.
Tweens and teens can use glitter glue and cotton to make their own galaxy bottle charm necklace during a free event on Aug. 9 from 2-3 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave. Rothschild. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-329-6208 for more info.
The library will offer its LEGO Block Party on Aug. 10 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.
Source: Marathon County Public Library.
