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Summer Library Program (SLP)

Join us this summer at your local library! We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” 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.

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  • A green dinosaur head above the text "UNEARTH A STORY" with books on a shelf below.

    Summer Library Program (SLP)

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States +9 more

    We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” 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. 

  • a variety of potted plants and plant cuttings

    Wausau: Community Plant Swap

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

    Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

  • a variety of potted plants and plant cuttings

    Edgar: Community Plant Swap

    Plant Swap
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

    Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

  • variety of school supplies such as colored pencils, scissors, highlighters, and erasers

    Wausau: School Supply Swap

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

    Drop off gently used school supplies from June 1-5. Stop back on June 6 to pick up supplies for yourself or your kids!

  • white background with four paint brushes painting blue patterns

    All MCPL Locations: Illustration Contest

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States

    Design a cover, illustrate a scene, or create a piece of art inspired by our summer library theme, “Unearthing a Story."

  • young adult writing in notebook

    All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States

    Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • The U.S. Constitution's "We the People," the American flag, and Statue of Liberty.

    Spencer: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

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Events

Today

  • a variety of potted plants and plant cuttings

    Wausau: Community Plant Swap

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

    Drop off a plant or cutting and pick up another in exchange!

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Trend in Children’s Graphic Novels

Many children’s book series have been adapted into graphic novels! For kids who are reluctant readers, these books may be the bridge they need to read more text-heavy books.

Wausau Community Room

Meeting Rooms / Study Rooms

The library offers free room use for individuals and groups. Private study rooms are for educational nonprofit use. Public meeting rooms are available to community groups per library policy.

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Wisconsin’s Digital Library (Libby / OverDrive)

Wisconsin’s Digital Library (WDL) is a state-wide catalog of free e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos that you can borrow with your library card!

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Apply for a Library Card

Apply for an account at the Marathon County Public Library! A library card grants you access to the physical collections of all MCPL locations and other public libraries in the Wisconsin Valley Library Service, plus access to Wisconsin’s Digital Library, Interlibrary Loan, online resources, library computers and more!

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NoveList Plus

NoveList is reader’s advisory database designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, “read-a-likes” (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book lists, teaching guides and more!

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