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.

“Dream Big with MCPL” 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,...

Summer Library Program (SLP)

Join us for an adventure this summer at your local library! We are celebrating the "Adventure Begins At Your Library" theme through our book displays, activity book, BINGO reading cards, summer performances, county wide programs, and park story times! Our summer...

Staff Reviews: Adults

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 adults. Our book reviews also are published...

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