July 1, 2022

Of the factors that define a successful public library, free, equal, and open access to information is one of the most essential. But what about the members of our communities who cannot easily travel to their local library due to age, illness, accident, disability, or other factors? That’s where library homebound (or "outreach") programs come in — providing home delivery options to patrons who couldn’t access library materials in any other way. As of 2022, the homebound program at the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) has been going strong for 50 years under the guidance of three successive coordinators — Beth Scott (1972–1976), Barb Ritchie (1976–2007) and Paula Langenhahn (2007–present). The...

Adults Community On-Site Services Volunteering

August 21, 2019

The Friends of the Marathon County Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers that helps MCPL in numerous ways, including organizing quarterly book sales, purchasing artwork that is made available for checkout and donating money to the library for programming, equipment and more. Any member of the public is welcome to join the Friends and volunteer their time with these endeavors (and more). Or, if you don’t have time to volunteer, you can become a “silent” member by paying the $10 membership fee, which allows you access to the quarterly book sales a full day before the general public! Friends memberships last one full year.  The next Friends of MCPL Book Sale will be November 7-10. For more...

Friends Of The Library Volunteering Book Sale Newsletter

June 4, 2014

Congratulations to Nathanael and Elizabeth Acker, Marathon County Public Library’s June Volunteers of the Month! Nathanael and Elizabeth are a mother-son team who volunteer together at the Wausau Headquarters. They specifically help in the Teen Zone, shifting books and helping change 14 day books to 28 day books. They are always on time, pleasant, and work hard at what they are doing. Outside of volunteering, Nathanael enjoys reading, drawing, building with Legos, and videogames. Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending time with family. They decided to volunteer at the library because they both enjoy reading and books. Thank you, Nathanael and Elizabeth, for all your hard work at Marathon County Public...

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May 3, 2014

Congratulations to Stacey Stencil, Marathon County Public Library’s May Volunteer of the Month! Stacey volunteers at the Wausau Headquarters where she helps staff with a variety of activities. She helps with the Homebound program, Summer Library Program, children’s programs, and any other tasks staff needs assistance with. Stacey started volunteering because her mom works at the library. “My mom inspires me. Seeing how she helps people makes me want to do the same,” says Stacey. Besides volunteering, Stacey enjoys cooking, baking, photography, and reading. Thank you, Stacey, for all your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library.

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March 3, 2014

Congratulations to Jessica Timler, Marathon County Public Library’s March Volunteer of the Month! Jessica volunteers at the Hatley branch where she enjoys working with kids during the Summer Library Program and helps staff with other duties such as straightening shelves. Jessica has been volunteering for about a year and always has an upbeat attitude and is willing to accept any task that needs to be completed. Thank you, Jessica, for all of your hard work and commitment to Marathon County Public Library!

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February 3, 2014

Congratulations to Janice Berry, Marathon County Public Library’s February Volunteer of the Month! Janice volunteers at the Mosinee branch where she is a great help to staff. She is a retired professor of nursing and has three children and six grandchildren. Besides volunteering, Janice enjoys gardening, reading, and sewing. Thank you, Janice, for all of your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library.  

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January 6, 2014

Congratulations to Tyler Schluender, Marathon County Public Library's January Volunteer of the Month! Tyler volunteers at the Rothschild branch where he helps staff with various projects. He is in three times a week for three to four hours and always has a positive attitude. According to staff, Tyler is a vital help at Rothschild. Thank you, Tyler, for all your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library. {{2014-2-1}}

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December 10, 2013

Congratualtions to Jed Zarnke, Marathon County Public Library's December Volunteer of the Month! Jed volunteers in the support services area at the Wausau Headquarters. Jed cleans CDs and DVDs that are worn down or scratched, greatly helping the AV collection. Jed is in three mornings a week and is a great help to staff. Thank you, Jed, for your time and commitment to Marathon County Public Library!  

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November 6, 2013

Congratulations to Laura Glassford, Marathon County Public Library's November Volunteer of the Month! Laura volunteers at the Wausau Headquarters and is a great help with the Homebound Program.

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October 1, 2013

Congratulations to Krystyna Konieczny, Marathon County Public Library’s October Volunteer of the Month! Krystyna has been volunteering at Wausau Headquarters and has been a great help with sorting books, helping staff get ready for programs, and assisting kids with crafts. Besides volunteering, Krystyna works at Polito’s Pizza and goes to school at North Central Technical College. “I first started volunteering because I wanted to get experience in the work field,” says Krystyna about why she volunteers. “I wanted to spend my time helping others.” Thank you Krystyna, for all your help and efforts at Marathon County Public Library.  

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September 3, 2013

Congratulations to Bernadette Schluender, Marathon County Public Library’s September Volunteer of the Month! Bernadette volunteers at Marathon County Public Library’s Rothschild Branch where she helps shelve books. Bernadette has been volunteering for about five months and volunteers because she loves to read books. Besides reading, Bernadette also enjoys sewing. Thank you, Bernadette, for all your help and dedication to Marathon County Public Library.

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August 31, 2013

Congratulations to Kitty Geringer, Marathon County Public Library's August Volunteer of the Month! Kitty volunteers at Rothschild where she helps shelve books. She has been volunteering for almost a year and also enjoys gardening, biking, and walking her dog. Kitty is retired from the Ashland School District and volunteers "because I finally have time to give back and I enjoy shelving books. It is amazing the amount of books and people that go through the Rothschild branch." Thank you, Kitty, for all of your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library. {{2013-7-31}}

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July 1, 2013

Congratulations to Abigail Hoyt, Marathon County Public Library’s July Volunteer of the Month! Abigail has been volunteering at the Wausau Headquarters for about one and a half years and is currently president of MCPL’s Teen Advisory Group. “I love the library and I know a lot of work goes into running it,” says Abigail about why she volunteers. “Volunteering is how I can help get things done. Plus, who doesn’t like being around that many books?” At the library, Abigail enjoys die-cutting, pulling books, and working on the Little Free Libraries project. Abigail is interested in reading, writing, horseback riding and swimming. She is a graduated senior, a lifeguard, and swim instructor. Thank you, Abigail...

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June 3, 2013

Congratulations to Liz Vehlow, Marathon County Public Library’s June Volunteer of the Month!  Liz volunteers at Wausau Headquarters and has been a great help sorting book carts and putting books in order.  Liz is a committed volunteer who comes in every week and has been volunteering for about a year.  She has a great relationship with staff and always has a smile. Liz is a retired registered nurse and enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, and photography. Thank you Liz for all of your hard work and dedication! {{2013-6-30}}  

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May 4, 2013

Congratulations to Kathy Drobnik, Marathon County Public Library’s May Volunteer of the Month! Kathy has been volunteering at the Hatley branch for about a year. She shelves books and does whatever else staff needs help with. Kathy comes in consistently each week to help. She is dependable, and a great volunteer at the Hatley branch. Thank you, Kathy, for all of your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library. 

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April 1, 2013

Congratulations to Amanda Westerhaus, Marathon County Public Library’s April Volunteer of the Month! Amanda has been volunteering at the Wausau Headquarters for about 5 months and has been a great help organizing items to be shelved. Amanda has a great relationship with staff and volunteers almost every day of the week. Besides volunteering, Amanda is also interested in American History and Agatha Christie mysteries. Amanda majored in History at St. Norbert College. “Volunteering at MCPL further contributes to my rising passion for reading,” says Amanda. Thank you, Amanda, for all of your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library. {{20

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February 28, 2013

Congratulations to Sue Wolslegel, Marathon County Public Library’s March Volunteer of the Month! Sue has been volunteering at Wausau for 25 years and has been an amazing help working with the homebound program. “I could not effectively do the homebound outreach program without the help of Sue,” says Paula Langenhahn, homebound program coordinator. Sue helps package items for homebound delivery, records selections, and addresses labels and envelopes. Sue is a retired radiologic technologist and enjoys reading, gardening, and sewing projects. “The library is my absolute favorite place,” says Sue. “The staff is so helpful and friendly. I love helping make books available to everyone, especially homebound...

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February 1, 2013

Congratulations to Maura Hanicker, Marathon County Public Library’s February Volunteer of the Month!  Maura started volunteering at the Rothschild branch when she was 14 years-old, and has been there for about three years now.   Maura is a senior in high school and works at the Aspirus YMCA as a lifeguard and swim instructor.  Besides volunteering, Maura also spends her time sewing, beading, or doing anything crafty.  She loves helping with Summer Library Program projects and shelving books. “I like helping people,” says Maura about why she volunteers at Marathon County Public Library’s Rothschild branch.  “I have also been considering going to school to become a librarian…I...

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January 14, 2013

Congratulations to Courtney Mullen, Marathon County Public Library’s January Volunteer of the Month!  Courtney volunteers at the Wausau Headquarters location and has been a great help with weeding non-fiction materials.  She is currently helping staff take down extra shelving units in the adult non-fiction area and helping to re-shelve materials.  Courtney is at the library weekly and has a great relationship with staff members.  Thank you, Courtney, for all of your hard work and dedication to Marathon County Public Library. {{2013

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December 10, 2012

Congratulations to Sharon Stachnik, Marathon County Public Library’s December Volunteer of the Month!  Sharon volunteers at Marathon County Public Library’s Hatley branch where she shelves books, cleans and does anything else staff asks.  Sharon volunteers at Hatley because her #1 hobby is reading.  “I think our libraries are a treasure,” says Sharon.  “Our community is very proud of our local library--it really makes our town special!”  Besides reading, Sharon also enjoys quilting and is a member of a local quilting club.  She is dependable, hardworking, and a great asset to the Hatley branch.  Thank you, Sharon, for your commitment and great service to Marathon County...

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November 6, 2012

Congratulations to Judy Cypher, Marathon County Public Library’s November Volunteer of the Month!  Judy volunteers at the Wausau Headquarters location and has been a great help with weeding materials.  Judy is a committed volunteer who comes in four days a week.  She is willing to undertake any task and has a great relationship with the Wausau library staff.  Thank you Judy for all of your hard work and dedication!   {{20

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July 9, 2012

There are many ways to volunteer at the library, such as shelving books, helping at events, creating displays, selecting and delivering books for homebound patrons, and more! Our volunteer positions are flexible enough to fit your schedule and preferences. No long-term commitment is required, but you must fill out an interest survey and an application. These forms are available at any MCPL location or online. For more information, please call 715-261-7200 or visit www.mcpl.us/about/volunteer. (from the MCPL Newsletter, July-Sept. 2012)

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