Week 4: July 2-July 8

July 6, 2017

Celebrate the USA Story Time (MCPL Marathon City)
After celebrating Independence Day, kids and families can keep their patriotism going with a special story time celebrating the United States on July 6  from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City! The story time will feature patriotic stories, songs and a themed craft. Free and open to the public. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

July 7, 2017

LEGO® Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)
Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! The Marathon County Public Library will host its LEGO Block Party on July 7 from 1-2 p.m. at its Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-443-2775.

July 8, 2017

Adventures with Chalk and Hot Air Balloons (MCPL Wausau)
The Marathon County Public Library will get kids and families ready for Wausau Events’ Balloon Rally and Chalkfest a week early with their Adventures with Chalk and Hot Air Balloons story time on July 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at MCPL’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can hear stories featuring hot air balloons and chalk art, followed by activities related to hot air balloon science and art projects made with chalk! Free and open to the public, with all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

LEGO® Block Party (MCPL Rothschild)
Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! The Marathon County Public Library will host its LEGO Block Party on July 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-359-6208.