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Marathon County Land Records / Maps (GIS)

Access Marathon County's geographic information system (GIS) to view a wide array of information about county properties, including aerial photographs, topography, soil types, natural features and...

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine. Full text for more than 560 magazines and journals. 230 full-text health reference books and encyclopedias. Hundreds of...

Open Dissertations

Open Dissertations is an open-access database built to assist researchers in locating both historic and contemporary dissertations and theses. Created with the generous support of the H.W. Wilson...

Regional Business News

This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all...

Libraries and Schools in Marathon and Lincoln Counties

"Libraries and Schools in Marathon and Lincoln Counties" contains historic images representing central Wisconsin schools and libraries in Marathon and Lincoln Counties. In this collection, you will...

Mango Languages

Mango’s software teaches real conversations in more than 70 languages with engaging grammar, culture, vocabulary and pronunciation lessons. You’ll learn to speak new languages and meet new cultures...

Consumer Reports

Find reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services from "Consumer Reports" magazine, including articles from 1991 to the current issue. For best results, please refer to the...

EBSCO All Databases

Access point for all BadgerLink EBSCO databases. Includes databases of magazines, journals, newspapers, images and reference resources covering education, health, business and general areas of...

Early Literacy Center

The Early Literacy Center at MCPL Wausau is an enclosed area of the children's department specially designed for young children and their caregivers! "Early literacy" is a term for what children...

Central Wisconsin Digitization Project

Central Wisconsin Digitization Project (CWDP) is a consortium of libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies and museums committed to preserving and disseminating the history of Marathon...

Poetry & Short Story Reference Source

Full-text classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online...

Britannica Fundamentals

Engaging and developmentally-appropriate activities for young learners, including an interactive atlas, learning games, audio and video, and vocabulary builders. Teaches geography, time, shapes,...

PubMed

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally. The PubMed database contains...

Auto Repair Source

This resource provides authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Details: From the automotive experts at MOTOR All content comes...

Art Collection

A variety of artworks are on display — and available for checkout— at the library! Many artworks were purchased by the Friends of the Library at Wausau's annual Festival of the Arts. They include...

U.S. Passports

U.S. passport applications are accepted at the library's Wausau Headquarters. Please call 715-261-7240 and ask to speak with a passport application acceptance agent before you apply. We also advise...

Interlibrary Loan (WISCAT)

Browse the WISCAT interlibrary loan catalog to find and request items that are not available in the Library Catalog (V-Cat). WISCAT searches participating libraries throughout the state of Wisconsin, including public libraries, school libraries and others.

Photocopiers

Black and white copiers are available at all MCPL locations: One-sided letter or legal-sized copies are 10¢ each. Double-sided copies are 20¢ each. Oversized copies (11" x 17") are 20¢ for one-sided...

Marathon County Job Opportunities

We value each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in...

Marathon County Pulse

Marathon County Pulse exists as a result of community partners seeing the value of having easily accessible and accurate data that describes the health and community conditions of Marathon County....

Booklist Reader

Booklist Reader is a digital magazine that features diverse reading recommendations for readers of all ages. Monthly issues are filled with high-interest, themed lists that showcase books patrons...

Young Adult Services

Visit your local MCPL for teen and young adult books, video games, graphic novels / manga, magazines and other materials, plus special events including arts & crafts, movie nights, writing activities and more!

Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library

As part of a national network cooperating with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) provides audiobooks and...

Literary Reference Source Plus

Information on thousands of authors and their works, including summaries, literary criticism, biographies, reviews, interviews, classic and contemporary poems and short stories, full-text access to...

Wisconsin Collection

The Wisconsin Collection at MCPL Wausau includes nonfiction items related to Marathon County and Wisconsin. This includes nonfiction books, family genealogies, maps and more. Marathon County...

MasterFILE Complete

Popular full-text magazines, reference books and other sources from world's leading publishers. Details: Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal...

Computers / Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)

Public Computer Labs All MCPL locations offer public computer labs with Internet access and productivity software. Library card-holders may receive one hour of computer access per day – with...

Foundations in Wisconsin

This resource has been discontinued as of 2023-12-31.

Marathon County Local History

This digital collection focuses on the rich local history of the towns, villages, and cities of Marathon County. It includes centennial histories written by local residents, with many illustrations...

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers covers full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, as well as 13 historical Wisconsin newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s. Each...

Videos of Library Programs

Library events, story times and how-to videos are archived on our YouTube channel! Experience quality educational and informative video content for kids, teens and adults from the comfort of your...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Marathon County Public Library is challenging parents to read more books with their children! The "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" initiative is meant to introduce children to a wide range of...

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...

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Wisconsin Communities

Meticulously detailed, color-keyed street maps created for all sizes of cities and villages, Sanborn Maps helped insurance agents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries determine the degree of...

Ancestry: Library Edition

Only accessible while at the library. With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry is a comprehensive online source of information available for conducting genealogical and local...

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. This database contains maintenance and repair documentation for ATVs, commercial mowers, lawn tractors, generators,...

GreenFILE

Articles covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. Includes scholarly, government and general-interest titles. Content covers global climate change, green building, pollution,...

Newswires

Provides near real-time access to top world-wide news via Associated Press, United Press International, and others. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's...

Image / Document Scanners

Scanners are available at all MCPL locations for the purpose of creating digital files from photos, documents and other media. To ensure scanner availability, please contact us before you arrive at...

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...

New Books / Book Lists

Use these lists to browse some of the library’s latest acquisitions and current favorites for adults, teens and children!

HeritageQuest

Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources. Collection of genealogical and historical sources. U.S. Federal Censuses, books, bank records and more. Unique primary sources, local and...

MAS Complete

Designed specifically for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a full-text database providing hundreds of popular high school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such art, history,...

Core Collections Complete

Interface search for children's, middle & junior high, and senior high core collections that includes reliable guides for collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers'...

Gale Courses

2023-11-01: Gale Courses has been discontinued.Access to this resource is provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a regional library system that includes the Marathon County Public...

Staff Reviews: 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 adults. Our book reviews also are published...

Popular Magazines in Badgerlink

A variety of current, popular magazines are available for free online viewing via EBSCOhost! Use the links below to access these resources. Please note the "availability" date rage; not all issues...

Personalized Reading Suggestions

Let us help you discover new books you'll love! Library staff are eager to use their expertise and online resources to find great reading recommendations just for you. Complete the form below, and...

Marathon County Uniform Addressing

In February 2016, the Marathon County Board adopted a policy to implement a uniform addressing system. The project was completed in November 2019, and resulted in changes to many street numbers and...

100 Books Before Graduation

Teens are invited to participate in our "100 Books Before Graduation" challenge using the free Beanstack app! This challenge encourages high school students to read widely before college. Rewards...

Technology Assistance

Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Library staff can provide technology assistance with a variety of topics, including: basic computer/internet skills; finding and...

Electronic Devices

A variety of devices are available for checkout at MCPL locations, including e-readers, laptops, tablets and more. For information about our computer lab, visit our Computers webpage; for other...

LearningExpress Library

Practice tests, tutorials, and e-books to help you succeed at work, school, or while searching for a job. Offers test preparation resources for the ACT, AP, CLEP, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, GED, U.S....

Tax Forms

A selection of free tax forms and publications are offered at all MCPL locations. The documents that the library has requested for 2024 are: IRS 1040 forms and instruction booklets; Wisconsin...

U.S. Newsstream

This online archive contains U.S. news from the 1980s to the present day, featuring key national and regional sources including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles...

Britannica School

Access point for Britannica's encyclopedia content for children in elementary, middle and high school. Details: Every article and image have a citation. Double-click on a word for definitions,...

Meeting Rooms / Study Rooms

Meeting rooms: Meeting rooms may be used according to the library's meeting room policy. All rooms have wireless internet access, chairs and tables. Equipment requests must be made at the time of...

Virtual Reading Club (Beanstack)

Use Beanstack to track your reading and participate in a variety of reading challenges, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 100 Books Before Graduation and our Summer Reading Club! To get...

History Reference Source

The world's most comprehensive full text history reference database suitable for high school and college-level research. Features over 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from...

Phyllis Donner Aquarium

The children’s department at MCPL Wausau features a 650-gallon saltwater aquarium with a living coral reef and more than 30 species of tropical fish and other marine life!

Staff Reviews

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 all ages. Our book reviews also are published...

Job-related Proofreading

Are you applying for a job and want someone to review your resume or cover letter? The library offers free proofreading of job-related documents such as resumes, cover letters and curricula vitae!...

Magazines and Newspapers

The following magazines and newspapers are currently offered in printed form at the specified MCPL locations. These subscriptions are subject to change without notice; contact us for the latest...

Group Visits

2024-04-18: Our group visit schedule is full for the summer! We will accept group visit requests for September onward. We would love to show your group all the library has to offer! We regularly...

Apply for a Library Card

Apply for a library account using the online form below! A library card from MCPL grants you access to the physical collections of all MCPL locations and other public libraries in the Wisconsin...

Video Games

The library's Wausau Headquarters has video games for checkout! View and request these games using the Library Catalog (V-Cat) as linked on this page. You may also browse currently available games...

Notary Public

Get your documents notarized for free at the library! Notary services are offered at MCPL Wausau only. Appointments are not available; this service is first come, first served. Please contact us...

Marathon County Government

Whether you are passing through the area or looking to relocate here, we want you to enjoy Marathon County to the fullest. Browsing this website is a great start to discovering all the resources our...

BookPage

Book reviews, reading lists, book club resources, book-finding tools and more. This is the online version of the free BookPage newspaper that is available monthly at all MCPL locations.Marathon...

Tumblebooks

An online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. Includes a section with teacher resources. Please note: Use of this...

AtoZdatabases

Discover businesses, people, jobs and more! AtoZdatabases includes whitepages and yellowpages phone and address listings, plus a wealth of additional information. It is ideal for finding friends...

Value Line

Provides regularly-updated investment research on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertibles. Rates most stocks and funds according to a proprietary formula and assigns a "Value Line" score....

Newspaper Source Plus

Newspaper Source Plus includes over 1,500 full-text newspapers and newswires, providing more than 27 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 583,100 television and...

University of Wisconsin Digitized Collections (UWDC)

Since its founding in early 2000, the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center has worked collaboratively with UW System faculty, staff, and librarians to create and provide access to...

Proctoring

Take your proctored exams at the library! Proctoring services are available at all MCPL locations to persons engaged in distance learning and online courses, as well as professional development and...

Fax Machines

Fax services are available at MCPL Wausau and MCPL Rothschild. Sending a fax is $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Receiving a fax is $1 per page. Payment must be made by cash or...

Alt HealthWatch

Alternative and holistic approaches to health care and wellness. Full-text articles for more than 190 international, and often peer-reviewed journals. Subjects include acupuncture,...

Microfilm Archives / Scanner

MCPL Wausau has a microfilm archive of Marathon County newspapers from the late 1800s onward (primarily the Wausau Daily Herald), plus digital microform viewers with options to scan or print...

NoveList Plus

A reader's advisory service designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, "read-a-likes" (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book...

Career Connection

Library staff can help you find your next job! Services available to local job seekers: Collections of books on finding jobs and the application process, available via the library catalog. Databases...

Computers & Applied Science Complete

Full-text database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin...

TeachingBooks

Provides audio excerpts of book readings, movies of authors and illustrators, and guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children's and young adult literature.Access to this...

Advanced Placement Source

Full-text journals and magazines for high school students enrolled in various Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Access to this resource is provided...

Homebound Services

For Marathon County residents unable to visit the library due to age, illness, accident or disability, our Homebound program offers a way to receive library materials at home by mail or special...

New York Times

Access all New York Times articles online for free! Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinions on politics, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars and...

Staff Reviews: For Children

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 children. Our book reviews also are published...

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...

Academic Search Premier

Academic journals for scholarly research. For college-level and adult researchers, this comprehensive database includes articles from 4,700+ full-text publications in the fields of biology,...

Library Catalog (V-Cat)

Browse the physical collections of all MCPL locations, plus the collections of other public libraries in the Wisconsin Valley Library Service! This catalog includes books, movies and TV series on...

TeachingBooks for Libraries (formerly “Book Connections”)

Powered by TeachingBooks, this resource is focused on enriching everyone's connection to children's and young adult books and empowers all readers to: connect deeply with a book they are reading;...

NoveList K–8

A reader's advisory service for children, designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, "read-a-likes" (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author...

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed content...

LENA Start Marathon County

The first three years of a child's life are vital to brain development! Children from birth onward learn through talking, singing, reading and playing. During these interactions, children learn how...

Newspapers.com: Library Edition

Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s onward, containing thousands of well-known regional, state and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Note: This resource...

Teacher Reference Center

Research database for teachers providing indexing and abstracts for more than 220 peer-reviewed journals. Covers subjects such as assessment, best practices, continuing education, instructional...

Business Source Premier

Full-text journal and peer-reviewed articles covering all disciplines of business. Covers all business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. More than...

Youth Services

Visit your local MCPL for thousands of children’s books, movies, music, magazines and other materials, plus regularly scheduled story times, arts & crafts, family activities, movie nights and more!

Book Discussion Kits

Host your own book club! Book discussion kits include multiple copies of popular books, discussion questions and author information, all in a handy tote bag. Most discussion kits are held at MCPL...

Wisconsin’s Digital Library (Libby / OverDrive)

Wisconsin’s Digital Library (WDL) is a state-wide catalog of free e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos that you can borrow with your library card!

Explora

Age-appropriate interfaces used to discover and browse EBSCOhost articles. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin...