August story time dates set at Marathon County Public Library

WAUSAU – Each month, the Marathon County Public Library offers story times for children and their parents 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.

• Thurs., August 1, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Thurs., August 8, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Thurs., August 15, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Thurs., August 22, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
• Thurs., August 29, 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., August 14, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Wed., August 21, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Wed., August 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Special Locations

Story Time in the Park

Join MCPL this summer around the City of Wausau’s parks for outdoor story times! We will read books, sing songs, and even get the parachute out! We will be in shaded areas of the parks near the playground equipment – look for a MCPL yard sign and our parachute – and we will meet every other Monday at a different park. For more info, call 715-261-7220.

• Mon., August 5, 10:00–10:30 a.m. @ 3M Park (Wausau)
• Mon., August 19, 10:00–10:30 a.m. @ Alexander Airport Park (Wausau)

Athens Branch (203 Alfred St., Athens)

Family Story Time

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us in Athens for family story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. We will read books, sing some songs, and enjoy other literature-based activities.

• Mon., August 12, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

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

Family Story Time

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! 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.

• Tues., August 6, 11:00–11:30 a.m.
• Tues., August 20, 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Hatley Branch (435 Curtis Ave., Hatley)

Outdoor Story Time

Bring your entire family to enjoy fresh air and fun books at outdoor story time in Hatley! 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. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move indoors.

• Tue., August 13, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Tue., August 27, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

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

Family Story Time

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

• Thurs., August 1, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Thurs., August 8, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Thurs., August 15, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
• Thurs., August 22, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Mosinee Branch (123 Main St., Mosinee)

Yoga Story Time

Join us once a month over the summer in Mosinee for a special story time that also incorporates yoga! This program will have all the usual story time features like books, songs, and rhymes, but with the addition of some easy yoga and breathing exercises. Each story time will also include a craft, with all supplies provided.

• Wed., August 28, 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, held on the first and third Tuesday of the month during the summer. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.

• Tues., August 6, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
• Tues., August 20, 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 library location or visit https://www.mcpl.us/services/childrens/story-times.