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.

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!

Athens: History at the Erbach House

Black Creek Inn (Erbach House) 116 Wylie Road, Athens, United States

Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will present an Athens history program at the Black Creek Inn, formerly the historical Erbach House.

Wausau: Album Cover Art

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

Adults are invited to create unique album cover art using existing sleeves, records, or blank canvases!

Wausau: Craft Swap

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

Browse and acquire free craft supplies donated by other crafters, including paints, yarn, fabrics, art supplies, patterns, craft books and more! Donations for the swap may be dropped off at […]

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!

Event Series Genealogy Meetup

Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

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

Genealogy enthusiasts are invited to join us each month for an informal gathering to chat and learn more about genealogical resources!

LENA Start Marathon County

The first three years of a child's life are vital to brain development! Children from birth onward learn through talking, singing, reading and playing. During these interactions, children learn how...

Ancestry: Library Edition

Only accessible while at the library. With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry is a comprehensive online source of information available for conducting genealogical and local...