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?

Learn more about the checkout limits and loan periods for various items at MCPL, including books, movies, music, e-books and more! Also find information on late fines for these 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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Today

Mosinee: Homemade Journals and Notebooks

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

Adults and teens are invited to create a homemade notebook or journal to start the new year off organized!

Wausau: Winter Trail Tales

Nine Mile County Forest 221700 Red Bud Road, Wausau, WI, United States

Kids and their families are invited to visit Nine Mile County Forest to read a story on the cross-country ski trail!

Event Series Winter Reading Program

Wausau: Winter Reading Program

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

Adults are invited to join our Winter Reading Program, running January through March! Participants will pledge to read at least three books in three months.

Library closed Dec. 24, 25 & 31, & Jan. 1

All MCPL locations will be closed all day: Tuesday–Wednesday, December 24–25, 2024; Tuesday, December 31, 2024; Wednesday, January 1, 2025. For a complete listing of MCPL holiday hours and closures, visit www.mcpl.us/about/holidays.

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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!

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Science Reference Source

Provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content, including science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth...
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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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