Mosinee-area residents will have the opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport or renew their existing passport during a special event on Sept. 30 from 3-7 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Appointments are not required, but are encouraged. For more information or for questions about what to bring with you, call 715-261-7200.

Kids in grades K-5 can see what they can all make using some basic home and office items during a week of building challenges at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Drop in any time the branch is open from Sept. 30-Oct. 4 to participate! Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.

Young children and their families can hear relaxing stories, music and get ready for bedtime with a special Family Pajama Story Time on Sept. 30 from 6:30-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Attendees can wear their pajamas, bring their blankets and their favorite stuffed animal, too! Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

Families can come to the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, any time it’s open from Oct. 1-31 to celebrate Star Wars Reads month! The branch will offer a variety of Star Wars-themed crafts and activities, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-352-3155.

NEW! Adults can attend a free screening of the documentary “Not Enough Apologies: Trauma Stories” on Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The film focuses on how childhood trauma negatively impacts a person’s development and how they function as adults. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

The library will offer its monthly LEGO Block Party on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Drop in any time to build creative structures using LEGOs. All blocks will be provided. Free. For more info, call 715-693-2144.

Families can hear stories and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math during Home School Huddle on Oct. 1 from 1-2 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Sessions held every Tuesday through Dec. 17. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

NEW! Adults can learn how to use Microsoft Excel during a free class on Oct. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Attendees will learn basic skills to create and format spreadsheets, and can ask questions. Free. Registration required. Call 715-261-7230 to register.

Are you an upper-elementary or middle school-aged kid who loves Pokémon? Then attend the monthly Pokémon Club on Oct. 3 from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The library offers Pokémon activities each month, and you can play the card game with others! Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Bring the whole family for a few relaxing hours of coloring on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. A variety of coloring pages and utensils will be set out. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.

Celebrate Wausau Events’ annual Harvest Fest with fall-themed stories on Oct. 5 from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. A day of free craft-making – including making a scarecrow, candy corn banner and more – will follow from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All supplies provided. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

Hear stories in the popular “Pete the Cat” series and make a cool craft on Oct. 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. All supplies provided. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

NEW! Learn about the ancient Peruvian site of Machu Picchu from a local woman who traveled there (and pick up some international travel tips along the way) during a free event on Oct. 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

NEW! 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 Oct. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at MCPL Wausau, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

NEW! Kids and families can hear stories about firefighters and meet some local ones from the Hatley Fire Department on Oct. 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. A fire truck or rescue vehicle will be available for children to see up-close. Free. Call 715-446-3537 for more information.

NEW! Families can hear stories and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math during Home School Huddle on Oct. 8 from 1-2 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

NEW! Celebrate National Octopus Day with fun and creative crafts on Oct. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Kids can make octopi using cardboard, paint and scissors or using socks, stuffing and googly eyes! Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

NEW! Teens and adults are invited to the next MCPL Movie Night on Oct. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The 2018 film follows a Cincinnati librarian (Emilio Estevez) who allows homeless patrons to stay at the library on a cold winter night. Rated PG-13. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

NEW! Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will offer an informative presentation on the history of local ballrooms in central Wisconsin on Oct. 8 from 9-10 a.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Free and open to adults. For more info, call 715-659-3996.

NEW! Kids In grades K-5 can participate in the monthly building challenge using a variety of building supplies on Oct. 9 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The theme for this month’s session is pumpkins and monsters. Free, all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

NEW! Children and families can hear a series of bus-themed stories read aloud on a real Wausau Metro Ride city bus, hear how buses operate and go for a short ride around downtown Wausau on Oct. 12 at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Story times and rides will be given at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

NEW! The Marathon County Public Library invites kids and families to build creative projects using LEGO blocks on Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the its Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with all blocks provided. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library.