On-site Services

Apply for a U.S. passport at the Wausau library! Appointments are available weekly. Call 715-261-7240 before applying. Passport photos also are available. Visit the U.S. State Dept. website for details.

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. Fines of $25 or more will block computer access. Visitors with government-issued photo...

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.

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!

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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!

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...

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,...

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...

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!

Get free notary services at MCPL Wausau! Available on a first-come, first-served basis—no appointments. Bring a photo ID and contact us to confirm availability before your visit.

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...

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...

Scanners are available at all MCPL locations to create digital files from physical media—photos, documents, etc. Scanning is free, but there is a fee if you choose to print your scans.  Scans may be saved as PDFs, JPGs and other formats. To ensure scanner...

We regularly welcome groups visits by grade school and college students, community organizations, and others. To help us plan for your visit, please complete a “Group Visit Form.”