Teens and adults can learn about practices such as palm reading, tarot and dream interpretation, and share their thoughts and beliefs, during a community social hour on Oct. 28 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. For more info, call 715-693-2144.

Kids, tweens and teens can make their own colorful papel picado (a traditional Mexican paper banner) at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee! Drop in any time the branch is open from Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Free, with all supplies provided! Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Using some imagination, yarn, and googly eyes, kids in grades K-5 can make their very own monster at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild! Drop in to the branch any time it’s open from Oct. 28-Nov. 1 to participate! Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-359-6208.

Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks on Oct. 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. All blocks will be provided. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.

Young children and their families can hear relaxing stories, music and get ready for bedtime with Family Pajama Story Time on Oct. 28 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.

The Marathon County Public Library will screen the 2019 documentary film about the “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” books on Oct. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The film explores how the books influenced an entire generation of readers and how the books were constantly challenged by censors. Free. Rated PG-13. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

Kids big and small are invited to a spooky and silly story time on Oct. 29 from 10-11 a.m. at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Hear Halloween stories, sing songs, play games and make crafts! Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.

Calling all monsters, ghosts and ghouls! The library will offer its Monster Mash Story Time on Oct. 29 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at its Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Hear Halloween stories, sing songs, play games and make crafts! Free. For more info, call 715-446-3537.

Hear the latest “Pete the Cat” book (and other books in the series) read by library staff, and make a themed craft during the Pete the Cat Story Time on Oct. 29 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free! For more info, call 715-359-6208.

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

Kids can immerse themselves in the worlds of music and Mexican culture with a craft event based on the popular 2017 Disney/Pixar film “Coco” on Oct. 29 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Make toy guitars, tissue paper marigolds and more! Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Ever wanted to create your very own slime? Now is your chance to try (and to make it spooky, too!) Kids, tweens and teens can make their own spooky slime on Oct. 29 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Other creepy lab projects will be offered, too! Registration required. Call 715-687-4420 to register.

Celebrate Halloween with a Monster Mash Story Time on Oct. 31 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Hear stories, sing songs, play games and make crafts! Free. For more info, call 715-443-2775.

Bring the whole family for a few relaxing hours of coloring on Nov. 2 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.

The library will offer an autumn leaf art-making event on Nov. 4 from 3-6:45 p.m. at its Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Adults and teens can make a piece of leaf art using real pressed and dried leaves while kids can make a similar project using paper leaves. Free. For more info, call 715-443-2775.

The library will screen the 2019 biopic about the life of legendary musician Elton John during its next MCPL Movie Night! The film will be shown on Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Rated R. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library.