McMillan Memorial Library

Summer Library Programs Coming Soon!

All Together Now Reading Program for Kids at McMillan Library

The weather is getting warmer and summer will be here soon! With summer comes McMillan Library's great summer programs. Children and adults can join our "All Together Now" programs while teens can get ready to take the "Read Around the World" challenge. The reading portion of our programs will run from June 5 to August 6 with various activities and programs taking place from June through August. This year we are cooperating with the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools as well as the Mead and Sandhill Wildlife Areas. Get ready to have fun with us!

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Summer '23 Photo "I Love Books" Exhibit Deadline

We've extended the deadline for entries to our next photography exhibit until May 15. The theme for this show is "I love books!" so send us photos related to books and reading. Take a selfie with your favorite librarian or bookseller (ask permission first, of course). Photograph a still life of your favorite titles.

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Sports Test Drive with Parks & Rec - Basketball

Where

Various Wisconsin Rapids Locations

Partnering with Parks & Rec we are offering teens a chance to learn and play 3 different sports. Try Pickleball, Soccer and/or Basketball with a helpful instructor as you learn the basics and have a chance to play a game.

Sign-Up Here.

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Sports Test Drive with Parks & Rec - Soccer

Where

Various Wisconsin Rapids Locations

Sign-Up Here.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Where

McMillan Library All Purpose Room

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive that is open to the public. You can save up to 3 lives just by donating blood. Adults and teens 16 and over are eligible to donate. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to register for an appointment between noon and 5pm. You can also drop by to see if there are any openings to donate. Face coverings are optional for donors. Thank you for saving lives!

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Family Story Time

Where

McMillan Library Children's Room

Join us for family story time on Wednesday mornings. There will be some fun books, songs, and an activity.

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Trivia Night!

Where

All–Purpose Room

Join us for a night of quizzing and prizes! Pizza, snacks, and refreshments provided. Thursday, May 18th at 7pm. Register as a team or individually.

Community members choose their own teams of 5 to 8 people. (People will be placed on teams by staff when necessary.) Over the course of two hours teams will compete against each other to be crowned the trivia champions! Winners will receive a small prize for their erudite efforts.

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Youth created mural at McMillan

Wood County Youth Program mural beginning

The Wood County Youth Programs painted a mural at McMillan Library over a two week span in April. The mural, next to the butterfly garden entrance in the children’s section, depicts native Wisconsin butterflies, plants, and pollinator insects like monarchs, swallow tail butterflies, beebalm, milkweed, and bumblebees. The mural was completed in a paint by number format. ADP case manager and mural project leader Libby Conway sketched the original image. 16 youth, ranging in age from 10-17, helped paint the mural along with 11 other staff members.