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New library hours
In order to better serve the public, the hours of operation of the nine Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) locations will change starting on Jan. 12.
The MCPL Board of Directors unanimously approved the new branch hours in October of 2019.
The following are the Stratford library’s new weekly hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
Trails meeting
The Athens Area Trails Association will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, in the Athens Fire Hall meeting room.
A preliminary meeting agenda includes planning the candlelight/ moonlight walk, winter grooming efforts, the new snowmobile purchase and 2020 projects.
Weekly knitting
Adults can practice their knitting, crocheting and more on a weekly basis with new sessions of Needle Arts afternoons from 1-4 p.m. each Tuesday until May 26 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch, located at 221 Caroline Street.
Soup Supper
The Athens FFA Alumni Soup Supper will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the Athens middle/high school commons area. There is a charge to eat the soup, but children under four years old are free to eat.
Family Pajama Story Time Young children and their famkilies can hear relaxing stories, music and get ready for bedtime with a special Family Pajama Story Time from 6-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch, located at 221 Caroline St.
This event is free to the public, and anyone with questions can call the Athens library at 715-257-7292.
Weaving initiative
All ages of people can participate in a community-wide weaving project from today (Jan. 2) through March 19 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch, located at 221 Caroline St.
People can add to this ever evolving project using yarn and other textile materials any time the branch is open. People wanting more information on this community initiative can call the Athens library at 715257-7292.
Open House
The Poniatowski Dare Devils Snowmobile Club is having a 50th anniversary open house on Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon until 6 p.m. at the club’s shed, which is located at 126866 Cherry Grove Lane in rural Edgar.
There will be food and drinks available at the open house. The Poniatowski Dare Devils Snowmobile Club was established in 1970.
Play and Learn
Parents and their young children are welcome to attend Play and Learn at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday from Jan. 14 through May 26 at the Marathon County Athens Branch Library.
Family Story Time
Athens-area parents and their young children can attend Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from Jan. 15 until May 14 at the Marathon County Athens Branch Library.
Board game week
Patrons of all ages can pass the time during a snowy week in winter by playing a variety of board games and card games at the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch, located at 221 Caroline Street.
From Monday, Jan. 6, until Friday, Jan. 10, patrons can visit the Athens Branch any time it’s open to play a variety of games ranging from classics that everyone knows and loves to new games that may just become people’s new favorite.
The event is free and open to the public with no registration required. People wanting more information on this event can call the Athens Library at 715257-7292.
