Marathon County Public Library sets October story time dates
By Shereen Siewert,
23 days ago
WAUSAU – Each month the Marathon County Public Library 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
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., Oct. 7, 10–10:30 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 14, 10–10:30 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 21, 10–10:30 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 28, 10–10:30 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., Oct. 2, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 9, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 16, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 23, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 30, 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., Oct. 2, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 9, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 16, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 23, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wed., Oct. 30, 10:30–11 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., Oct. 1, 11–11:30 a.m.
Tues., Oct. 15, 11–11:30 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., Oct. 3, 10:30–11 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 10, 10:30–11 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 17, 10:30–11 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 24, 10:30–11 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 31, 10:30–11 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 60-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
Join us for a special story time at our Rothschild Branch with officers from the Mountain Bay Police Department. We will have Police Officer Abby and Officer Scully the Therapy Dog from Mountain Bay P.D. talk with children about what a police officer does and explain safety tips. We’ll also have plenty of time for questions from the kids!
Tues., Oct. 1, 10:30–11 a.m.
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., Oct. 15, 10:30–11 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.
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