New online resources!

The following resources—including auto repair manuals, free online classes, and historical Wisconsin newspapers—are available for free to patrons at any MCPL location or from home using the links provided at www.mcpl.us/research!

Employment Opportunities

Apply to work at the Marathon County Public Library! If you are interested in contributing to a positive work culture, want to be recognized for your job performance and are a talented, team-oriented individual who is motivated to make a difference in our community, consider these career opportunities.

116 Years of History

Did you know that Marathon County Public Library in Wausau had its own koi pond? Or that Wausau had a School of Nursing? These are just two interesting historical facts that have been uncovered during our digitization project. Through the support of WiLS Ideas to...

Event Series Mini Makers

Athens: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

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!

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!

Event Series Hometown Heroes

Marathon City: Meet a Firefighter!

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

Families are invited to join us at the Marathon City Branch to meet some hometown heroes from the village's volunteer fire department!

Event Series Craft Club

Mosinee: Craft Club: Yarn Art

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

Stop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!

Rothschild: Meet Author Robert Petersen

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

Join us for a special program in partnership with the Marathon County Veterans Service Office, featuring author and Veteran Robert Petersen discussing his book "12,400 Miles to Green Bay."

Wausau: Stuffed Animal Emergency Room

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

Stuffed animals (and the kids who love them) can sometimes get in trouble. Join us for this unique program to learn basic "surgery" to repair your stuffies! No sewing experience necessary.

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!

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!

Event Series DINOvember

Wausau: Dino Chris Presents “Triceratops”

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

Would you like to learn more about the dinosaur whose fossil is on display at MCPL Wausau? Then come to the library this DINOvember to learn about one of the most iconic dinosaurs, the triceratops!

Event Series Mini Makers

Spencer: Mini Makers

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

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Homebound Services

For Marathon County residents unable to visit the library due to age, illness, accident or disability, our Homebound program offers a way to receive library materials at home by mail or special...

Mango Languages

Mango’s software teaches real conversations in more than 70 languages with engaging grammar, culture, vocabulary and pronunciation lessons. You’ll learn to speak new languages and meet new cultures...