FOR MMC

Each month the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) offers story times for children and their caregivers at many of its locations. These interactive story times are intended to introduce children to literature and reading through storytelling, songs, games, puppets and fingerplays. Some even include extra activities and craft making, too!

MCPL has numerous recurring story times scheduled throughout September at most of its locations, allowing families across the county to easily attend no matter where they live. The following story times will be held at the locations listed below:

Wausau (300 N. First St., Wausau)

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30- minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

• Mon., September 9, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Mon., September 16, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Mon., September 23, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Mon., September 30, 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Play and Learn

Staff from Children’s Wisconsin will read a story, share music and lead children through a craft project. They’ll also be available to speak with parents and caregivers about parenting and developmental questions, and recommend community services that the adults might not know about!

• Wed., September 4, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Wed., September 11, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Wed., September 18, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Wed., September 25, 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Athens Branch (203 Alfred St., Athens)

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time at the library! Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us in Athens for this 30-minute program. We will read books, sing songs, and offer other literature-based activities.

• Wed., September 11, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Wed., September 18, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Wed., September 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Edgar Branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar)

Family Story Time

Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month at our Edgar Branch for Family Story Time! Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities in this 30-minute program.

• Tues., September 3, 11:00–11:30 a.m.
• Tues., September 17, 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Marathon City Branch (515 Washington St., Marathon City)

Family Story Time

Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us in Marathon City for story time each Thursday! We will read books, sing songs, and more during our 30-45 minutes together.

• Thurs., September 12, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Thurs., September 19, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Thurs., September 26, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Mosinee Branch (123 Main St., Mosinee)

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30- minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

• Wed., September 4, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Rothschild Branch (211 Grand Ave., Rothschild)

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30- minute program at MCPL Rothschild. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Tues., September 3, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Story Time with a Riverside FD Firefighter

Join us for a special story time with local firefighters! We'll be joined by firefighters from the Riverside Fire Department, who will bring one of their trucks for kids to see up close! Along with several stories they will share, the RFD staff will also talk about what it means to be a firefighter and answer audience questions.

• Tues., September 17, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Stratford Branch (213201 Scholar St., Stratford)

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30- minute program at MCPL Stratford. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Wed., September 11, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Wed., September 18, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Wed., September 25, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

All story times are free and open to the public, with no registration required. For more information, call

your local MCPL location or visit https://mcpl.us/events/story-time.