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.

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.

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.”

Edgar: Weather Week

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

Learn about different types of weather and events through a variety of crafts and activities!

Mosinee: Glass Bead Magnets

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Adults, young adults, and tweens are invited to make unique magnets using glass beads and scrapbook paper.

Athens: Author Visit: Jim Servi

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Join us at the Athens Library as we welcome Jim Servi, veteran and local author of his debut novel, “Forever Changed.”

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 Family Story Time

Stratford: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

Event Series Mini Makers

Rothschild: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to get creative and explore child-led process art with a variety of projects!

Event Series Fiber Artists Meetup

Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup

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

Knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists are invited to MCPL-Wausau the second Wednesday of each month for crafting and conversation!

Event Series Family Story Time

Wausau: Family Story Time

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

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

Event Series Family Story Time

Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

How many items can I check out, and for how long? What are the late fines?

Learn more about the checkout limits and loan periods for various items at MCPL, including books, movies, music, e-books and more! Also find information on late fines for these items.

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...

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.

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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