Using a few craft supplies and a lot of imagination, kids can make their own puppets, action figures or fashion dolls from Oct. 22-25 at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Drop in any time the branch is open to participate. Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.

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. 22 from 1-2 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

Kids will have a chance to learn how to quilt with a monthly program that begins on Oct. 22 at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Attendees will be taught how to design their quilt on paper, then learn the fundamentals of hand quilting. Open to kids 10 and older. Free. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.

Adults can learn various techniques for self-care during a one-hour informative session on Oct. 24 from 2-3 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free. For more information, call 715-359-6208.

Kids and their families can watch the latest installment in the “Toy Story” franchise when it is screened on Oct. 24 at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Showings will be at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Follow Woody, Buzz and their new friend, Forky, as they go on an adventure! Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

Celebrate everyone’s favorite boy wizard with a Harry Potter night on Oct. 24 from 6-7 p.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Kids can play games, create potions and wands, and come dressed as their favorite character! Free. For more info, call 715-659-3996.

Kids and families can put their problem-solving skills to the test by trying to escape from a pop-up escape room on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Families can sign up for a time slot and must arrive 15 minutes prior to their time to receive their gaming instructions. Free, with registration required. Call 715-359-6208 to register.

Kids can create their own model figure, then shine a light on the figure and trace its shadow during the Shadow Drawings program on Oct. 25 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Fill in your drawing any way you like as you learn this important artistic technique! Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Patrons of all ages are invited to play a variety of board games and card games on Oct. 26 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.

NEW! Dr. David Perrodin will talk about school safety and read from his new book “School of Errors: Rethinking School Safety in America” on Oct. 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library.