Events: Marathon
Marathon Memories
All-Ages Drop-in MCPL Marathon City in conjunction with the Marathon City Heritage Center is sponsoring an essay contest, "Marathon Memories." The entries should focus on the writer's memories and connections to the Village of Marathon. Entries due by June 30, 2019.
Wisconsin CLICK for Babies Hat Collection
All-Ages Drop-in All MCPL locations will serve as collection sites for knit and crocheted baby caps for the 2019 Wisconsin CLICK for Babies: Period of Purple Crying. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Planetary Pasta Rovers
Children Drop-in Create a planetary pasta rover using different types of pasta and glue as we celebrate "A Universe of Stories" (and crafts) during our Summer Library Program!
Miller & Mike
Children Come explore a cosmos of comedy with former Ringling Bros. circus clowns Miller & Mike for their fast-paced, fun show!
Medicare Basics
Adults Registration It's never too early to learn about Medicare, whether you or someone you love plan to use the system. Join us for a free information session about this important service!
Family Story Time
Children Bring your entire family to story time! Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities.
EMMET Makerspace
Kids & Teens Registration Experiment with various STEM and CT technologies with Northcentral Technical College's mobile makerspace!
LEGO® Block Party
Children Drop-in Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! All blocks will be provided.
Galaxy in a Bottle
Kids & Teens Registration Kids, tweens and teens can combine art and science to make their own mini galaxy!
Magic Bob Presents: Lost in Space
Children Blast off with Magic Bob and get lost in space! With the help of Magic Bob, kids will discover (or rediscover) that every time they open a book, they blast off on an amazing adventure.
Book Club: "The Things They Carried"
Adults Take part in a lively discussion about one of the greatest historical fiction books ever written!
Kids Needle Arts: Hacky Sacks!
Kids & Teens Drop-in Kids can join us to learn how to crochet their own hacky sacks and try them out on the spot!
Craft Week: Create a Flying Saucer!
Children Drop-in Kids can craft their own flying saucer using provided household and craft supplies!
Rockin' Round the Universe With Randy Peterson
Children Blast off with Randy Peterson and into the universe of music during our Summer Library Program!
Needle Arts at the Library
All-Ages Drop-in Knitters and crocheters are invited to gather for a night of crafts and socializing! Participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
Read With a Friend Day
All-Ages Drop-in Read with a friend at the library or make new friends with other library patrons!
Craft Week: Make Your Own Rocket Ship!
Children Drop-in Drop by the library to craft your own paper rocket ship!
A Universe of Stories: Writing Your Own Story
Adults & Teens If you've ever thought about writing the story of your life, or would like to help a family member do it, join us in Marathon City to get an idea what it takes to write an autobiography or memoir!
Shine Like the Sun Story Time
Children Kids can hear stories about the sun and conduct an easy, educational science experiment!
Craft Week: Torn Paper Planets
Children Drop-in Kids can create their own planets out of torn paper and other craft supplies!
Book Club: "The Astronaut Wives Club"
Adults Go beyond the book with lively discussion at the library's book club!
Book Club: "Go Set a Watchman,"
Adults All are welcome to attend the Marathon City book club! Interesting discussions over a variety of books, including Harper Lee's recently discovered novel!
Book Club: "Turtles All the Way Down"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of October!
Book Club: "The Good Earth"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of November!
Book Club: "Hello, Universe"
Adults Attend a lively discussion at the library book club's pick for the month of December!
Kids' Needle Arts Night: Dry Felting
Kids & Teens Registration Drop-in Kids, tweens and teens can learn how to do dry felting and make their own project!
- Locations
- Wausau
- Athens
- Edgar
- Hatley
- Marathon City
- Mosinee
- Rothschild
- Spencer
- Stratford
- Marathon County Public Library
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300 North First Street Wausau WI 54403 USA
Phone: 715-261-7200 (business hours)
Account Status: 715-261-7209 (24/7)
Fax: 715-261-7204
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