Marathon County Public Library programs, youths

Aug. 1

Read to a Therapy Dog (MCPL Wausau)

Kids can practice their reading skills this summer by sharing stories with therapy dogs! Visit these well-behaved canine pals on Aug. 1 from 1-3 p.m. at Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call the Wausau Headquarters at 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 2

Summer LEGO Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library! Join us on Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

Movie Matinee for Kids (MCPL Wausau)

Young patrons and their families are invited to join us for a movie matinee! The 2024 animated film is the fourth movie in a popular series about a panda warrior and features the voices of Jack Black, Awkwafina and Viola Davis. In this latest installment, the main character goes on an adventurous journey as he tries to find the next Dragon Warrior. Join us on Aug. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for the name of the movie or for more information.

Aug. 3

Summer LEGO Block Party (MCPL Rothschild)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library! Join us on Aug. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Aug. 5-10

Sidewalk Chalk Art (MCPL Marathon City)

Kids, tweens, and their families are invited to come together to decorate the sidewalk outside the library with kind messages or create an adventure scene! We’ll supply the chalk, you supply the art. Stop in any time during regular business hours Aug. 5-10 at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

Aug. 6

All Day Mario Party (MCPL Stratford)

Power up for an unplugged All Day Mario Party! Kids, tweens and their families are invited to the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford, from 1-7 p.m. on Aug. 6 to enjoy Mario-themed games, Legos, activities, a scavenger hunt. There will even be a visit from Mario himself from 2-4 p.m. Open to the public, free and no registration required. Call the Stratford Branch at 715-687-4420 for more information.

Pokémon Club (MCPL Wausau)

Calling young Pokémon Trainers! Join us for card trading and activities on Aug. 6 from 4-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 7

Summer LEGO Block Party (MCPL Wausau)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library! Join us on Aug. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 8

Read to a Therapy Dog (MCPL Wausau and MCPL Rothschild)

Kids can practice their reading skills this summer by sharing stories with therapy dogs! Visit these well-behaved canine pals on Aug. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau, or from 5-6 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, no registration required. Call the Wausau headquarters at 715-261-7220 or the Rothschild branch at 715-359-6208 for more info.

Aug. 9

Summer LEGO Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library! Join us on Aug. 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

Movie Matinee for Teens (MCPL Wausau)

Teens are invited to a movie showing of a 2023 film starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Regé-Jean Page. This fantasy action comedy, inspired by a popular role-playing game, follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers as they undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic. Join us on Aug. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Rated PG-13. Call 715-261-7220 for the name of the movie or for more information.

Aug. 12

Aquarium Touch Pool & Activities (MCPL Wausau)

Join us for an underwater adventure! Children and their families will have the opportunity to touch a starfish (or just look!), ask aquarium expert Darren Letner questions about the Phyllis Donner Aquarium, and participate in themed crafts and activities. This event will take place on Aug. 12 from 2-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call the Wausau headquarters at 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 12-17

Backpack Buddies (MCPL Marathon City)

Kids and tweens who love stringing beads can drop in to create a beaded dragonfly or other animal creation! Stop in anytime during regular business hours the week of Aug. 12-17 at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

Mini Paper Kites (MCPL Rothschild)

Kids can create a fun, travel-size mini kite that they can fly this summer! Stop in anytime during regular business hours the week of Aug. 12-17 at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Aug. 13

Duct Tape Water Bottle Holder (MCPL Wausau)

Kids and tweens can keep hydrated in style by making their own water bottle holder out of duct tape! Join us on Aug. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call the Wausau headquarters at 715-261-7220 for more information.

Aug. 14

DIY Neon Signs (MCPL Wausau)

Add a splash of color and light to your room with a neon sign! Teens will learn how to make their own custom neon sign using electroluminescent wire. Join us on Aug. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. For teens only, free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 15

Read to a Therapy Dog (MCPL Wausau)

Kids can practice their reading skills this summer by sharing stories with therapy dogs! Visit these well-behaved canine pals on Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, no registration required. Call the Wausau headquarters at 715-261-7220 for more info.

Aug. 16

Summer LEGO Block Party (MCPL Marathon City)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks in the library! Join us on Aug.16 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Free, blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.