Central Wisconsin Book Festival

Mark your calendars for the eighth annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival, September 26–28 — featuring 20+ authors in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids!

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 Cribbage

Wausau: Cribbage

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

Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.

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 this summer!

Central Wisconsin Book Festival (CWBF)

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States +2 more

This festival provides book lovers a chance to hear and meet a multitude of authors over the course of several days. In addition to fostering a connection between author and audience, our festival gives people in our communities a chance to build their own connections through their mutual passion for literature in its many forms and genres.

Rothschild: Managing Caregiver Stress

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

Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding, but caregivers can also experience stress, guilt, and frustration. Learn about ways to manage the tough task of providing care from staff at the ADRC!

Event Series Medicare

Stratford: Medicare 101

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Learn the basics of Medicare during this program at our Stratford Branch with a licensed health and life insurance agent.

Phyllis Donner Aquarium

The children’s department at MCPL Wausau features a 650-gallon saltwater aquarium with a living coral reef and more than 30 species of tropical fish and other marine life!

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...