Spencer Branch Coordinator to Retire after 30 Years
Audrey K., Spencer branch coordinator will retire on July 3rd after 30 years of service to the Marathon County Public Library! As we get ready to bid Audrey farewell, we reflect on her journey with MCPL. Audrey’s library career began 30 years ago, when she applied for...
Book Festival Updates
We’re working hard behind the scenes of the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, which will be held September 26–28 (though we might add an event or two on the 25th.) This festival is our eighth, with events in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. As of the...
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.
Strategic Plan is Complete!
The Marathon County Public Library is pleased to announce the completion of Dream Big with MCPL, the strategic plan that will guide our efforts to serve the public over the next five years. We’ve spent the past year looking back at where we’ve been, where we are now,...
The Oscars of Youth Lit: YMAs 2024
If you love award shows like the Oscars, Tonys, or Emmys and also have a passion for youth literature, then the annual Youth Media Awards (YMAs) are for you! This prestigious event celebrates outstanding achievements in youth literature, from books for young children...
YA Retellings
I love a good retelling. Whether it be of folklore, a fairy tale, a classic novel, a Shakespeare play, or something else, I love the way a retelling updates a story and brings new insights for a modern audience. It’s also just fun to see a beloved story and characters...
Staff Reviews
Check out these book reviews written by the staff of the Marathon County Public Library! These book reviews include works of fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Our book reviews also are published at Goodreads.com; follow us on Goodreads for the latest updates. ...
Central Wisconsin Digitization Project
Central Wisconsin Digitization Project (CWDP) is a consortium of libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies and museums committed to preserving and disseminating the history of Marathon and Lincoln counties through the digitization of original sources and...
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 210,000+ courses from Udemy.com—includes thousands of video-based courses...
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 through authentic experiences, like overhearing a conversation between...
Group Visits
We would love to show your group all the library has to offer! We regularly welcome groups of grade school and college students, community organizations, and others. To help us plan for your visit,...
Gale Courses
2023-11-01: Gale Courses has been discontinued; consider Gale Presents: Udemy as an alternative. Access to this resource is provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a regional library...
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