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!

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 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!

Edgar: Friend or Foe? Clay Creations

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

Come to the library to create a little buddy out of clay, or maybe make a foe in the form of a monster! After drying the creations for a few days, come back on Oct. 11 to paint them!

Event Series Book Club

Edgar: Book Club: “Burial Rites” by Hannah Kent

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

Take part in a lively discussion of books each month with our Edgar Branch staff and other book lovers! In October, the group discusses Kent's novel, which was inspired by a true story...of murder!

Event Series Cribbage

Spencer: Cribbage

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, 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 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.

Mosinee: Cat Craft Party

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

Mosinee is inviting all young cat lovers (and their cat loving caregivers of any age!) to join in for a cat themed craft and game extravaganza!

Event Series Pokémon Club

Wausau: Pokémon Club

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

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!

Research Assistance

Reference Desk: The reference desk staff at the library's Wausau Headquarters are ready to answer your research questions during our regular hours of operation Phone / Email / Chat Assistance: If...

Britannica Library

Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults.  Four distinct interfaces and reading levels in one site:  Young Children;  Children;  Young Adults;  Reference Center.  This...