On-site Services
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!
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!
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 we'll send you three personalized reading recommendations via email....
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 reviewing the U.S. Department of State passport website. Appointments...
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 application and may include laptops and video projectors. Other...
Computers / Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
Public Computer Labs All MCPL locations offer public computer labs with internet access and common software. Library card-holders receive free computer access during library hours. Card-holders with $25 or more in fines are unable to access the computers. Visitors...
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 applying for jobs; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); social media...
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 you can't make it to the library in person, call 715-261-7230 or contact...
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 articles. Additionally, MCPL Mosinee has microfilm of the Mosinee Times...
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 equipment available at the library, visit our Services website.Mobile...
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!
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 and suggested websites for finding jobs and improving job-related...
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
We’re challenging parents to read more books with their children! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative introduces children to a wide range of literature, encourages families to spend quality time together and promotes pre-literacy and learning so children enter school ready to read, listen and learn.
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 the world works, acquire vocabulary, stimulate different parts of...
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! You may email your documents to ref@mcpl.us, and qualified staff will...
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 delivery. Homebound services are free of charge, but a current library...
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 certifications. If you plan to use the library's proctoring services,...
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 the library.Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) Phone: 715-261-7200...
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 check; credit or debit card payments are not accepted. Incoming faxes...
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 copies and 40¢ for double-sided copies. Only available at MCPL...
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 in advance to ensure the notary will be available when you arrive. ...
Group Visits
We would love to show your group all the library has to offer! We regularly welcome groups of grade school and college students, community organizations, and others. To help us plan for your visit, please complete the form on this page in accordance with the following...
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 Form 1 and instruction booklets; Wisconsin Homestead Credit booklets; ...
Early Literacy Center (ELC)
The Early Literacy Center (ELC) at MCPL Wausau is an enclosed area of the children’s department specially designed for young children and their caregivers!
Small Business Resources
The Marathon County Public Library provides support and tools for growth to community businesses with industry information, educational opportunities and communication channels to local experts and business resources.
Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)
- Phone: 715-261-7200
- Fax: 715-261-7204
- Email: info@mcpl.us
- 24/7 account status: 715-261-7209