Free Children’s Movies!

December 23, 26, 27 & 30 @ MCPL Wausau: Enjoy free showings of movies for children, including “Home Alone,” “Frozen,” “Despicable Me 4,” and “Inside Out 2.” Bring your own snacks! Fun for the whole family during winter break.

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How do I renew my library account, and why did it expire?

Library accounts expire every two years so we can update your contact info. Renew in person at your local MCPL with a photo ID and proof of address. Renewals are not possible by phone or email.

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

Discover the checkout limits and loan periods for various items at MCPL—books, movies, music, e-books and more! Also find information on late fines for theses items.

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How can I renew my items?

Renew library items easily online, in person, or via chat, text or phone! Use your 14-digit card number and PIN. Renewals extend due dates by 7–21 days unless the item has been requested by others.

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What is my PIN or password?

Need help with your library PIN? It’s usually the last four digits of your phone number. Trouble logging in? Reset it online, or contact us to update your account.

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National History Day: Research Resources

The 2024–2025 theme for National History Day is "Rights & Responsibilities in History."  Every year, students in surrounding school districts visit MCPL locations for help researching their chosen topics. Library staff are always ready to help you with your...
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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!

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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...
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Apply for a Library Card

Apply for a library account using the online form below! A library card from MCPL grants you access to the physical collections of all MCPL locations and other public libraries in the Wisconsin...
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New Books / Book Lists

Use these lists to browse some of the library’s latest acquisitions and current favorites for adults, teens and children!

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History Reference Source

The world's most comprehensive full text history reference database suitable for high school and college-level research. Features over 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from...
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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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