Summer Library Program Events

Week 3: June 25-July 1

June 26, 2017

Creative Computing for Everyone (MCPL Wausau)

Students in grades 4-12 can learn how to use Scratch programming to make a variety of games, stories and animations on June 26 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! This six-week workshop will be a great introduction to Scratch programming and all it has to offer. Any skill and experience level, from beginner to intermediate, is welcome to attend. Free and open to all tweens and teens. For more information, call 715-261-7230.

LEGO® Block Party (MCPL Hatley)

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 June 26 from 3-6 p.m. at its Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-446-3537.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Mosinee)

Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 26 from 3-4 p.m. at the MCPL Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

June 27, 2017

The Zany Inventory (MCPL Wausau)

Visit the Marathon County Public Library as the Zany Inventor presents a glimpse into the crazy and magical world of science and invention on June 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! Along with his companion Mechanical McMann, the Zany Inventor will make an electricity-free “lava lamp,” demonstrate chemical reactions and more with the help of kids in the audience! Free and open to the public. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Celebrate the USA Story Time (MCPL Hatley)

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, kids and families can celebrate our nation’s birthday with a special story time comprised of patriotic stories, songs and a themed craft on June 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley! Free and open to the public. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Rothschild)

Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 27 from 6-7 p.m. at the MCPL Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-359-6208.

June 28, 2017

The Zany Inventor (MCPL Edgar)

Children and their families can discover the crazy and magical side of science by attending a visit from the Zany Inventor on June 28 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar Elementary School, 112 N. Second Ave., Edgar! Along with his companion Mechanical McMann, the Zany Inventor will make an electricity-free “lava lamp,” demonstrate chemical reactions and more with the help of kids in the audience! Free and open to the public. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Escape! (MCPL Wausau)

Tweens can challenge themselves and their friends to try and escape from the Marathon County Public Library’s version of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library on June 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Using just your knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and puzzle solving skills, tweens can escape MCPL’s recreation of the puzzles found in the book “Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library!” Free and open to all tweens. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

The Zany Inventor (MCPL Stratford)

The Zany Inventor will show audiences of all ages how fun and magical the world of science can be on June 28 from 2-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Stratford Branch, 400 N. Fourth Ave., Stratford! Along with his companion Mechanical McMann, the Zany Inventor will make an electricity-free “lava lamp,” demonstrate chemical reactions and more with the help of kids in the audience! Free and open to the public. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.

June 29, 2017

The Zany Inventor (MCPL Marathon City)

See the fun, crazy and silly side of science when the Zany Inventor performs on June 29 from 10-11 a.m. at Marathon Elementary School, 100 Spring Valley Drive, Marathon City! Along with his companion Mechanical McMann, the Zany Inventor will make an electricity-free “lava lamp,” demonstrate chemical reactions and more with the help of kids in the audience! Free and open to the public. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Wausau)

Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 29 from 1-3 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-261-7220.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Rothschild)

Celebrate summer with the Marathon County Public Library by making some summer-themed crafts on June 29 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild! Children and families can work on a variety of craft projects related to summer and our Summer Library Program theme of “Build a Better World,” including making sparkling dragonflies, dazzling suns, salt paintings and more! All supplies provided. Free and open to the public. Call 715-359-6208 for more information.

The Zany Inventor (MCPL Mosinee)

The Zany Inventor and his companion Mechanical McMann will show audiences of all ages how cool and kooky science can be on June 29 from 2-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee! The Zany Inventor will make an electricity-free “lava lamp,” demonstrate chemical reactions and more with the help of kids in the audience! Free and open to the public. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Creative Computing for Girls (MCPL Wausau)

Tween and teen girls in grades 4-12 will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Scratch computer programming and how to create programs from start to finish beginning June 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. This six-week program is a chance for girls and young women to learn computer coding in a setting that helps them feel comfortable to speak up, ask questions and learn a new skill! This workshop is free and open to tween and teen girls only. For more information, call 715-261-7230.

June 30, 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 June 30 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.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Athens)

Escape the heat and come to the Marathon County Public Library to work on some summer-themed crafts on June 30 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Athens Branch Library, 221 Caroline St., Athens! Children and families can work on a variety of craft projects related to summer and our Summer Library Program theme of “Build a Better World,” including making sparkling dragonflies, dazzling suns, salt paintings and more! All supplies provided. Free and open to the public. Call 715-257-7292 for more information.

July 1, 2017

Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party (MCPL Hatley)

Bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon of coloring on July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley! Coloring sheets and patterns will be available for both children and adults, or families can work on projects together. We’ll provide all of the necessary supplies, though attendees are also welcome to bring their own. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-446-3537.