Take the LIFE Survey!

Marathon County residents are invited to complete the 2025 LIFE Survey, available online 3/1–5/31. Your feedback will help improve our communities and shape the LIFE Report, a key resource for local organizations, leaders and decision-makers.

Bring your family to story time!

Join us for Family Story Time, a lively and engaging half-hour for children (ages 6 and younger) and their parents/caregivers! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs and activities that foster early literacy, creativity and a love of reading. It’s also a great opportunity for families to bond and socialize in a fun and welcoming environment!

A year of Ghibli!

January–December, 2025 @ MCPL Wausau: Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli with free screenings all year long! From “Castle in the Sky” to “Ponyo,” immerse yourself in the breathtaking artistry and heartwarming stories that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Summer Library Program (SLP)

Join us this summer at your local library! We are celebrating the “Color Our World” theme through our activity book, summer performances, craft activities, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Wisconsin Collection

Search and view 100+ years of digitally archived Wisconsin newspapers in full detail—including Wausau Daily Herald (1907 onward), Stevens Point Journal (1895 onward), Marshfield News Herald (1921 onward), The Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, 1890 onward) and others!

Group Visits

We regularly welcome groups visits by grade school and college students, community organizations, and others. To help us plan for your visit, please complete a “Group Visit Form.”

Event Series Play & Learn

Wausau: Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin!

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Wausau: Grab & Go: Pipe Cleaner Flower Pot!

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Young patrons are invited to pick up a DIY pipe cleaner flower pot kit.

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Rothschild: Van Life!

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Join us to learn more about van life!

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Wausau: Migratory Bird Celebration!

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us at the library for hands-on crafts and games in honor of World Migratory Bird Day!

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Kanopy PLUS

Discover Kanopy PLUS, an unlimited streaming service offering curated video collections for your smart TV, mobile device, or computer. Enjoy fresh content with thematic packs like “Kids,” “Series,” and “Favorites,” each featuring 300+ titles rotated quarterly. Access is available with a valid library account.

Electronic Devices

Check out a variety of electronic devices at MCPL, including mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, Kindle Fire e-readers, Apple iPads, Android tablets, Windows laptops, Playaways, webcams, energy meters, media card readers, CD/DVD drives, floppy disk drives, A/V equipment and more. Availability varies by location.

Gale Presents: Udemy

This online learning platform provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest.  This resource—curated from...

Staff Reviews

Check out these book reviews written by the staff of the Marathon County Public Library! These reviews are presented for your consideration; endorsement of these materials’ contents or their creators is not implied.

Marathon County Public Library's books

The Idea of You
it was amazing
Solene and Hayes’ romance was like a drug that I simply couldn’t get enough of. Whenever I was not listening to the audiobook, which is brilliantly narrated by Robinne Lee herself, I found myself itching to be alone so that I could liste...
tagged: adult and mcpl-review
Rough Sleepers
it was amazing
Rough Sleepers has all the traits I love in nonfiction: it teaches, questions, and inspires. This book would be a worthwhile read for anyone interested in homelessness, the American medical system, or social justice, but also for those w...
tagged: mcpl-review and adult
We Deserve Monuments
it was amazing
An exploration of intergenerational trauma and healing, this novel packs a punch. High school senior Avery’s meticulously thought out future is upended when word comes that her grandmother, Mama Letty, is dying from cancer, and her mothe...
tagged: mcpl-review and teen

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