Alvin M. Keeling 
Author and journalist Lawrence Tabak will talk about his new book “Foxconned: Imaginary Jobs, Bulldozed Homes & the Sacking of Local Government” from 7-8 p.m. on January 25 via the GoToMeeting app. Free, no registration required. Hosted by Marathon County Public Library. For more information, call 715-261-7230.
Beginning in February, people can visit the library headquarters in Wausau, 300 N. First St., Wausaun to view a mini-gallery of artwork created by members of the public. The mini-art gallery will be on display in Wausau from February 1-28, and then travel to other MCPL locations. To free. For more information, call 715-261-7230.
From February 1 through February 28, adults can pick up a free Grab & Go Crafting Kit from any of the nine library locations. The kit will contain supplies to make a felt heart magnet. Free and available while supplies last. For more information, call 715-261-7230.
From January 3 to May 27, young writers aged 9 to 18 are invited to submit original and unpublished poems for the MCPL Youth Poetry Contest! There is no length limit and each person can enter two poems. Entrants must be residents of Marathon County. Submit nominations to poet@mcpl.us or drop them off in person at any MCPL location. Winners will receive recognition and prizes. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
From February 1 to 28, the library will be offering a free Grab & Go kit for kids at its nine locations! Each kit will contain supplies to make a craft stick launcher! Kits are free and available while supplies last and can be picked up any time the library opens. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
Join the library for Family Story Time online! On February 1, we’ll be reading a variety of stories illustrated by artist Christian Robinson! Plus, check out the Grab & Go kit available for kids at all MCPL locations in February and take a virtual trip to the Christian Robinson exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum! A new story hour goes live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the MCPL YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/MCPLWausau, but you can watch anytime! To free. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
Join the library for Family Story Time online! On February 8, we will read heartwarming stories about hugs! Additionally, viewers can learn certain signs in American Sign Language. A new story hour goes live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the MCPL YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/MCPLWausau, but you can watch anytime! To free. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
Wisconsin teens are invited to this virtual hangout hosted by teen librarians from across the state! The hangout/chat will take place on February 10 from 6-7:30 p.m., and teens can laugh, relax, play trivia, share poetry, and more! To free. Mandatory registration when visiting https://bit.ly/3Ihy7go. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
Join the library for Family Story Time online! On February 15, children and families can hear library staff reading picture books about very unusual pets! Plus, you can learn about one of the fish that lives in the library’s aquarium! A new story hour goes live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the MCPL YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/MCPLWausau, but you can watch anytime! To free. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
Join the library for Family Story Time online! On February 22, the stories will be linked to the theme “I’m sorry – I was wrong”. A new story hour goes live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the MCPL YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/MCPLWausau, but you can watch anytime! To free. For more information, call 715-261-7220.
