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!

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...

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!

Event Series Mini Makers

Mosinee: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, 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 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!

Event Series Family Story Time

Mosinee: Family Story Time

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

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, 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 Medicare

Edgar: Medicare 101

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

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

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only

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

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Event Series Book Sale

Wausau: Book Sale

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

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our Friends of MCPL sale and you just might find your next treasured item: a book, a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available!

Personalized Reading Suggestions

Let us help you discover new books you'll love! Library staff are eager to use their expertise and online resources to find great reading recommendations just for you. Complete the form below, and...

Central Wisconsin Digitization Project

View historical photos and documents of central Wisconsin, including libraries and schools, railroads, high school yearbooks and more!  Central Wisconsin Digitization Project (CWDP) is a consortium...