Youth Services

Early Literacy Center

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!

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How do I renew my library account, and why did it expire?

Library accounts expire every two years so we can update your contact info. Renew in person at your local MCPL with a photo ID and proof of address. Renewals are not possible by phone or email.

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How many items can I check out, and for how long? What are the late fines?

Learn more about the checkout limits and loan periods for various items at MCPL, including books, movies, music, e-books and more! Also find information on late fines for these items.

Wausau: Winter Trail Tales

Nine Mile County Forest 221700 Red Bud Road, Wausau, WI, United States

Kids and their families are invited to visit Nine Mile County Forest to read a story on the cross-country ski trail!

Event Series Play & Learn

Wausau: Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin!

Event Series Family Story Time

Stratford: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

Event Series Family Story Time

Rothschild: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

Event Series Family Story Time

Marathon City: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!

Marathon City: Snowflake Craft Day

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Children in Marathon City are invited to visit the library on this in-service day for snowflake-making fun!

Event Series A ‘Grand’ Story Time

Wausau: A ‘Grand’ Story Time!

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a special story time featuring "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown in connection with the Arts in Education series at The Grand Theater!

Rothschild: No-Sew Gnome

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Teens and adults are invited to join us in Rothschild to create an adorable DIY felt gnome!

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Wausau: Cribbage at the Library

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Stop at the Wausau location from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm every Tuesday to play cribbage and meet new players!

Event Series Play & Learn

Wausau: Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin!

Event Series Family Story Time

Stratford: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times at MCPL locations across the county!