Marathon County Public Library youth programs: October

Oct. 1

Mini Makers (MCPL Mosinee)

Kids throughout Marathon County will have the opportunity to explore process art this fall! Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members. Join us at the Marathon County Public Library’s Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, on Oct. 1 from 3-4:30 p.m. Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Gourdgeous & Tuberlar No Carve Creation Contest (MCPL Stratford)

Start October right with a fun afternoon of art creation using pumpkins and potatoes – no carving required! Kids and teens are invited to join us on Oct. 1 from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. We will provide the pumpkins and potatoes along with paint, brushes and other craft materials. Completed pieces will be displayed at the branch for others to enjoy and vote on with a winner being announced on Oct. 31! Free, no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.

Oct. 2

Mini Makers (MCPL Marathon City)

Kids throughout Marathon County will have the opportunity to explore process art this fall! Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members. Join us at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City, anytime from 1-7 p.m. on Oct. 2. Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

Oct. 5

LEGO Block Party (MCPL Rothschild)

Can you create a world with simple blocks? Families are invited to build with LEGO on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, all blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Oct. 7

Friend or Foe? Clay Creations (MCPL Edgar)

Kids and teens are invited to the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, on Oct. 7 from 4-5 p.m. to create a little buddy out of air-dry clay, or make a foe in the form of a monster! Participants can take their little friend or foe home to dry, or leave it at the library. Come back between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 11 to paint your creation! Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

Oct. 7-12

Mini Makers (MCPL Athens)

Kids throughout Marathon County will have the opportunity to explore process art this fall! Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members. Stop by the Athens Branch, 203 Alfred St., Athens, anytime during open hours Oct. 7-12. Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.

Oct. 8

Pokémon Club (MCPL Wausau)

It’s time for all things Pokémon! Kids looking for Pokémon activities and card trading can join us on Oct. 8 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.

Children’s Cat Craft Party (MCPL Mosinee)

Young cat lovers (and their cat loving caregivers of any age!) are invited to the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee, on Oct. 8 from 3-5 p.m. for a cat-themed craft and game extravaganza! Kids can make no sew/no glue homemade cat toys, several cat crafts like origami and bookmarks, and play a cat themed bag toss game! Patrons will also be able to take home their very own cat nip plant or seed packet. Free, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Oct. 9

Mini Makers (MCPL Rothschild)

Kids throughout Marathon County will have the opportunity to explore process art this fall! Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members. Join us at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, on Oct. 9 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Oct. 14-19

Mini Makers (MCPL Spencer)

Kids throughout Marathon County will have the opportunity to explore process art this fall! Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members. Stop by the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer, anytime during open hours Oct. 14-19. Free, all supplies provided, no registration required. Call 715-659-3996 for more info.

Oct. 15

Read to a Therapy Dog (MCPL Mosinee)

Young readers are invited to practice their reading skills with Buddy the therapy dog! Join us on Oct. 15 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, books provided or bring your own, no registration required. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.

Oct. 16

Pokémon Club (MCPL Rothschild)

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Kids interested in all things Pokémon are invited to join us for card trading and activities at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, on Oct. 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Oct. 17

LEGO Block Party (MCPL Wausau)

Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the library! Children and their families are invited to build with us on Oct. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First Street, Wausau. Free, all blocks provided, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Oct. 21

Play and Learn: I Spy Bottles (MCPL Stratford)

Children and their families are invited to join us at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 21 to create their very own I Spy bottle! A staff member from Children’s Wisconsin/Marshfield Family Resource Center will lead the craft and will be available to answer questions or recommend community services. Free, no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.

Oct. 23

Zentangle Art (MCPL Rothschild)

All ages are invited to the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, to make Zentangle art! Patrons can create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It’s easy to learn, relaxing and fun! Join us on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to create your own fall-themed art piece! Free, no registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more info.

Oct. 23-25

Franken-Pumpkins (MCPL Wausau)

Kids are invited to stop by the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First Street, Wausau, anytime during open hours Oct. 23-25 to make a Franken-Pumpkin! We’ll have an assortment of facial features and fun shapes to decorate your pumpkin cutout however you like. Patrons can take their pumpkin home with them or add it to the library’s pumpkin patch! Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Spooky Movie Marathon (MCPL Wausau)

The Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First Street, Wausau, will host a (slightly) spooky movie marathon in October, and you get to pick the flicks! Patrons can stop in the children’s area in early October to cast their votes for movie choices. Movies will start at 2 p.m. each day, Oct. 23-25, and all movies are rated G or PG. Free, no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Oct. 24

Teen Dungeons & Dragons One Shot (MCPL Wausau)

Experienced teen D&D players are invited to join us on Oct. 24 from 2-5 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First Street, Wausau, for a one-time Halloween themed session. Participants must come prepared with a Level 5 character. Registration is required, visit https://mcpl.us/events/?e_id=13348 to register. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.

Oct. 24-25

Calendar Confusion Breakout Box (MCPL Rothschild)

Tweens and teens are encouraged to test their problem-solving skills to unlock a breakout box and save the school schedule! Can you solve the puzzles to unlock the box? Find out at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, on Oct. 24-25. This program is best suited for participants ages 8-12. Sessions will take about an hour and registration is required. Sessions on Oct. 24 will start at noon, 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., and sessions on Oct. 25 will start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Register by calling the Rothschild Branch at 715-359-6208.