Athens Branch
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MCPL Athens
203 Alfred Street
Athens, WI 54411
call: 715-257-7292
email: info@mcpl.us
| Â | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon. | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Tue. | 1 p.m.–7 p.m. |
| Wed. | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Thu. | 1 p.m.–7 p.m. |
| Fri. | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Sat. | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Sun. | – |
Athens
Edgar
Hatley
Marathon City
Mosinee
Rothschild
Spencer
Stratford
Wausau
History of the Athens Branch
The Athens library has a rich history of growth and service to the community. It began as a modest collection of books housed in the Bloczyski Hotel. In 1926, the Athens Women’s Club assumed responsibility for the library, relocating the collection to the Athens Bank.
In 1941, the library moved again, finding a new home in the Community Hall. Decades later, a county-wide building program provided the library with updated facilities. The remodeled space, completed in August 1996, enabled the Athens Branch to quadruple its collection size and expand its children’s programming significantly.
Most recently, in 2024, the library transitioned to a standalone building on Alfred Street, marking a new chapter in its service to the Athens community.
Key Milestones
- 1941: Library moved to the Community Hall.
- 1947: Athens Library became part of the Marathon County Library.
- 1974: Athens Library became a branch of the newly formed Marathon County Public Library (MCPL).
- 1996: Major renovations allowed for expanded collections and programming.
- 2024: MCPL Athens Branch moved to its new location on Alfred Street.
Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)
- Phone: 715-261-7200
- Fax: 715-261-7204
- Email: info@mcpl.us
- 24/7 account status: 715-261-7209