Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

Wausau: Winter Reading Program: A Cozy Night In
2025-12-01 - 2026-03-07 | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Adults are invited to join our Winter Reading Program, running from December through February! Participants will pledge to read at least five books, attend three MCPL events, and complete various challenges over three months for a chance to win cozy, reading-themed prizes. Starting December 1, stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor at MCPL-Wausau to pick up your log sheet and get started. This sheet will help you track your progress throughout the program. To be eligible for a prize at the end, participants must turn in their completed log sheet by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Three grand prize winners will be selected and contacted on Friday, March 13.
As a bonus, two special events will be held at MCPL-Wausau in connection with the Winter Reading Program, featuring prize drawings at the end of each event just for attending and participating! These events are:
-Silent Book Club: A Cozy Night In
-Tea Blending Workshop
Starting December 1, stop by the library for your log sheet, grab some books, and let the winter reading fun begin! For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7230.

Mosinee: Handmade Journals
2025-12-29 - 2026-01-10 | Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch, 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, 54455, United States
Start the New Year on a positive and inspiring note at our workshop to make handmade journals! Adults and young adults are invited to get crafty and create a one-of-a-kind, personalized journal that’s perfect for mindfulness, goal-setting, or everyday thoughts.
Choose your favorite papers, decorate your cover with your own unique flair, then bind it all together using our easy binding machine or get artsy with hole punches and colorful string. Stop by from December 29-January 10 during open hours and all materials will be provided, just bring your imagination and get ready to have fun, relax, and connect with others!
Premade notebooks to decorate will not be available this year; the journals will be made by hand. This free event is open to young adults and adults only, with no registration required. For more information, please contact us at 715-693-2144.

Wausau: Family Story Time
2026-01-08 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters, 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Children age 5 and younger, and their caregivers, are invited to join us every Thursday for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL-Wausau! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.
This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7220.

Marathon City: Family Story Time
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, 54448, United States
Children age 5 and younger, and their caregivers, are invited to join us every Thursday for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL-Marathon City! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.
This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information, please contact us at 715-443-2775.
