April 1
STEAM Lab (MCPL Wausau)
Discover the world of technology at our monthly STEAM Lab. Join us on April 1 from 4-5 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 1-6
Eclipse Scavenger Hunt (MCPL Athens, Hatley, Rothschild, Spencer and Stratford)
Stop in at MCPL Athens, Hatley, Rothschild, Spencer or Stratford to complete an eclipse-themed scavenger hunt. Join us from April 1-6 during regular business hours. Free, no registration required. Call any of the branches listed for more info.
April 1-6
Solar Eclipse Chalk Art (MCPL Mosinee and Rothschild)
Create your own corona chalk art masterpiece. Join us from April 1-6 during regular business hours at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, or Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call the Mosinee Branch at 715-693-2144 or Rothschild Branch at 715-359-6208 for more info.
April 2
Solar Eclipse Chalk Art (MCPL Hatley)
Create your own corona chalk art masterpiece! Join us on April 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Mosinee)
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the library. Join us on April 2 from 1-7 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Creative Journal Making w/YOLO (MCPL Stratford)
Make a personal journal using fun supplies and a binding machine with the Youth Library Opportunities, or YOLO, group. Teens and pre-teens can join us on April 2 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stratford Branch. 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Free, supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more info about the event or YOLO.
Young Adult Library Leaders (MCPL Wausau)
Youths in grades 6-12 can socialize, help plan library programs, and more at Young Adult Library Leaders, or YALL. Teens and pre-teens can join us on April 2 from 6-7: p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 3
Solar Eclipse Chalk Art (MCPL Edgar and Marathon City)
Create your own corona chalk art masterpiece. Join us on April 3 from 1-7 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City, or from 4-5 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call Marathon at 715-443-2775 or Edgar at 715-352-3155 for more info.
April 4
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Wausau)
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library. Join us on April 4 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
DIY Cereal Box Eclipse Viewer (MCPL Mosinee and Rothschild)
Create and decorate your own eclipse viewer. Join us on April 4 from 3-5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, or Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call Mosinee at 715-693-2144 or Rothschild at 715-359-6208 for more info.
Read to a Therapy Dog (MCPL Rothschild)
Young readers are invited to practice reading aloud with Buddy the therapy dog. Join us on April 4 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, books available or bring your own, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
April 6
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Rothschild)
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library. Join us on April 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
April 9
Pete the Cat Party (MCPL Mosinee)
Fans of Pete the Cat can join us on April 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, for a special story time and cat-themed activities. Free, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Pokémon Club (MCPL Wausau)
Calling young Pokémon Trainers. Join us for card trading and activities on April 9 from 4-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 10
After School Art (MCPL Edgar)
Kids and teens can get creative with various art supplies after school. Join us on April 10 from 3-5 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
MCPL and 4-H: All About Dairy (MCPL Wausau)
Kids in third grade and up can stop by MCPL for a hands-on program all about diary featuring a local favorite food – grilled cheese!. Join the 4-H team and Extension Dairy on April 10 from 6-7 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, materials provided, registration is required. Visit https://mcpl.us/events/?e_id=12659 to register or call 715-261-1230 for more info.
April 13
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Edgar)
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the library. Join us on April 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Teen D&D Player Bootcamp (MCPL Wausau)
Teens can learn how to get the most out of playing Dungeons & Dragons and other group storytelling games. Join us on April 13 from 2-4: p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, all skill levels welcome, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 15
Pokémon Club (MCPL Edgar)
Calling young Pokémon Trainers. Join us for card trading and activities on April 15 from 4-5 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Learn to Knit (MCPL Hatley)
Anyone interested in learning knitting skills is invited to join us on April 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hatley Brach, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Yarn will be provided. Please bring knitting needles in U.S. size 7-9 (4.5-5.5 mm). Free, registration is required. Call 715-446-3537 to register or for more info.
April 16
Mosinee Branch Teen Advisory Group (MCPL Mosinee)
Teens in seventh-12th grade are invited to help plan library programming, socialize with others, and more. Join us on April 16 from 4-5 p.m. at the Mosinee branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, registration required. Visit https://mcpl.us/events/?e_id=12623 to register, or call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Blooming Spring Wreath (MCPL Wausau)
Kids can upcycle egg cartons to create a colorful spring wreath. Join us on April 16 from 5-6 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 17
Pokémon Club (MCPL Rothschild)
Calling young Pokémon Trainers. Join us for card trading and activities on April 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.
April 18
LEGO Block Party (MCPL Wausau)
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the library. Join us on April 18 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
Pokémon Club (MCPL Mosinee)
Calling young Pokémon Trainers. Join us for card trading and activities on April 18 from 4-5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Board Game Night (MCPL Athens)
Families are invited to play board games at the library. Join us on April 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Athens Branch, 203 Alfred St., Athens. Free, games provided or bring your own, no registration required. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
April 22
Nature Wind Chimes (MCPL Mosinee)
Celebrate Earth Day with MCPL by creating wind chimes with a few simple supplies. Join us on April 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, materials and instructions provided, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
April 24
After School Art (MCPL Edgar)
Kids and teens can get creative with various art supplies after school! Join us on April 24 from 3-5 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Free, supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
April 25
Sharpie Tie-Dye (MCPL Mosinee)
Tweens and teens can try their hand at making colorful tie-dye socks. Join us on April 25 from 4-5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, socks provided or bring your own white cotton item, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
April 26-27
Stamp and Sticker Party (MCPL Wausau)
Create cards, bookmarks and more with stamps and stickers. Join us on April 26 and 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, materials provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
April 27
Teen Mario Kart Tournament (MCPL Wausau)
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to test their skills playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch against others. Join us on April 27 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, controllers provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
