Week 9: August 6-12
August 8, 2017
All About Pets Story Time (MCPL Rothschild)
Join the Marathon County Public Library for a special story time for those who love pets on August 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at its Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. Kids and families will hear pet-themed tales, sing songs, play games and make a pet-centric craft! Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-359-6208 for more information.

Free Pool Day (MCPL Wausau)
Get out and have some fun in the sun courtesy of the Marathon County Public Library! Children and their families can enjoy a FREE day at the pool by showing their library card at ANY of Wausau’s outdoor pools and the Marathon Park Splash Pad on August 8 from 1-7:50 p.m.! Please allow one card per family. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
It’s Your Move: Family Game Night (MCPL Wausau)
Tired of playing the same old games at home? Come to the Marathon County Public Library for a family game night on August 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! Bring your family and friends and try out games like Gloom, Exploding Kittens, Bananagrams and Triominos. Cribbage boards and playing cards will be available as well. Free and open to the public. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

August 9, 2017
Building Palooza (MCPL Wausau)
Kids and families are invited to build with various types of building materials including basic home and office on August 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Items like clothes pins, binder clips, crafts sticks, paper cups, as well as building toys like LEGO bricks will be available for kids to use to build whatever they can imagine! Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

August 11, 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 August 11 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.

August 12, 2017
Sensory Story Time (MCPL Wausau)
Join the Marathon County Public Library for its monthly Sensory Story Time on August 12 from 9:15-9:45 a.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. This story time includes stories, interactive songs, and soothing activities such as blowing bubbles, parachute play, stretching Thera-bands and more! Best suited for kids ages 3-6 of all abilities, but especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or who have trouble sitting still. Registration is required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info or to register.
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 August 11 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.
Wisconsin Woodchucks: Summer Readers Game Night (MCPL Wausau)
Kids and teens who have completed the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program are invited to reap the rewards of their hard work by attending a FREE Wisconsin Woodchucks game on August 12 starting at 6:35 p.m. at Athletic Park, 924 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau! Vouchers must be picked up from your local MCPL location and are good for the reader only; additional family members will need to purchase their own tickets. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.