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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.”

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Event Series Study Hall

Wausau: Study Hall

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

Teens are invited to enjoy a quiet place to study every Monday.

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!

Spencer: What’s Happening in Spencer?

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

Join us for a discussion with Police Chief, Shawn Bauer, and Spencer Village Administrator, Chris Helgestad.

Edgar: Felt Flower Décor

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

Learn how to create felt flower art for a beautiful year-round decoration.

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!

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.

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Technology Assistance

Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Library staff can provide technology assistance with a variety of topics, including: basic computer/internet skills; finding and...
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Poetry & Short Story Reference Source

Full-text classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides.    Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online...
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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
The Idea of You
by Robinne Lee
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
by Tracy Kidder
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
We Deserve Monuments
by Jas Hammonds
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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