Hear stories about characters from the popular PBS Kids show “Wild Kratts” during the next Family Adventure Night on Dec. 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Kids can also make crafts related to the stories. Free. For more info, call 715-352-3155.

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 Dec. 10 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.

Adults can decorate wooden coasters with winter and holiday designs during a free DIY event on Dec. 10 from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Registration is required. For more info or to register, call 715-693-2144.

Kids In grades K-5 can participate in the monthly building challenge using a variety of building supplies on Dec. 11 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. This month, we’re challenging kids to create houses, lairs and other buildings. Free, all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

NEW! Adults and teens can take family photos and affix them to ceramic tiles to create personalized photo coasters on Dec. 11 from 4-6:45 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, with supplies provided. For more info, call 715-443-2775.

Kids can dash through the snow and create a variety of holiday crafts on Dec. 12 from 6-7 p.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-659-3996.

NEW! Adults can learn how to reduce their amount of holiday waste, as well as what can and can’t be recycled and repurposed, during a free talk on Dec. 12 from 6-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

Children in grades K-5 can create their own colorful winter forest scene on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Attendees will make a collage with a blend of papers and tissue paper, with all supplies provided. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

The library invites kids and families to build creative projects using LEGO blocks on Dec. 14 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.

NEW! Adults are invited to the library for a monthly night of crafting on Dece. 16 from 6-7 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Attendees will make essential oil diffuser necklaces. Free, with all supplies provided. For more info, call 715-352-3155.

NEW! Patrons of all ages are invited to the library to create their own unique holiday cards from Dec. 16-20 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee! Drop in any time the branch is open to make cards using a variety of paper and craft supplies! Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

NEW! Everyone is invited to make their own handmade holiday cards from Dec. 16-20 at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Drop in any time the branch is open throughout the week to participate. All supplies provided. For more info, call 715-257-7292.

NEW! All ages can make their own handmade holiday cards from Dec. 16-23 at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Stop in anytime the branch is open to make your cards using a variety of provided craft supplies. Free. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.

NEW! Author Chad Lewis will talk about winter tales, myths and legends involving Krampus, cannibals, werewolves and more during a captivating talk on Dec. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free and open to adults and teens. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

Photos courtesy Marathon County Public Library.