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.

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 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 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 with a licensed health and life insurance agent.

Wausau: Documentary & Discussion: “Closure”

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

Join us for a screening of the new documentary "Closure" about the University of Wisconsin's two-year college system, followed by a Q&A with the film's director.

Wausau: Franken-Pumpkins

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

We'll have an assortment of facial features and fun shapes for you to use to decorate your pumpkin cutout. When you're done, take it home or add it to our library's pumpkin patch!

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 Movie Matinée

Wausau: Spooky Movie Marathon

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

Ghosts, monsters, and witches… Oh my! We're hosting a (slightly) spooky movie marathon in October and you get to pick the flicks!

Zentangle Art

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

What on earth is a Zentangle? Join us at our Rothschild Branch and we'll show you a fun, relaxing way to create beautiful images using this structured technique, and make your own piece on the spot!

Marathon City: Cherished Chapels

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Join us for a special presentation at our Marathon City Branch on churches of Marathon County, led by Gary Gisselman of the Marathon County Historical Society.

Staff Reviews: Young 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 young adults. Our book reviews also are...

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...