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Join the Friends of the Library

Now is the perfect time to join the Friends of MCPL—or renew your annual membership! Memberships are $10 for individuals and $15 for the whole family. As a member, you get exclusive access to special book sales, plus opportunities to volunteer.

Events Schedule

Events

Today

  • Two children play in a colorful autumn landscape, tossing leaves in the air.

    Mosinee: Crafty Kids Fall Fest

    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Stop in all month long for a variety of fall-themed self-directed crafts.

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    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

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    Athens: Our Library History

    Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

    Learn about the various buildings that housed our library in Athens!

  • A young child sits on a blue potty, smiling while playing with a teddy bear on a white potty in a bright room with wooden flooring and a soft rug.

    Wausau: Potty Training Story Time

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

    Join us for a special story time designed to spark excitement and curiosity about potty training.

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    Edgar: Felt Dragons

    DIY
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

    Learn how to craft easy felt dragons that can fit in the palm of your hand!

  • A colorful collection of various polyhedral dice in shades of blue, purple, and white, with gold numbering visible on many faces.

    Wausau: Teen D&D Club

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

    Meet with others to talk about all things D&D and participate in RPG-themed activities.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

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

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • A vintage picture of a crowd of people near a large docked passenger ship.

    Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

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

    Learn more about our genealogy resources available at the library!

  • magic the gathering cards fanned out

    Wausau: Magic: The Gathering Night

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

    All experience levels are welcome to play Magic: The Gathering at the library.

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Hatley: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

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    Wausau: The History of Skiing in Marathon County

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

    Learn more about our local skiing history at this informative presentation led by Phil Berg.

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Staff-curated book lists

If you’re looking for ideas on what to read next, consider the many book lists we’ve created in the Library Catalog (V-Cat)! From “All about AI” to “Food in the Wild,” many award-winner lists, and beyond—you’re sure to find something of interest!

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Research Assistance

Contact the library’s reference desk at our Wausau headquarters for free assistance with research, online databases, or basic tech support. Reference desk staff are available in person or via phone, email or online chat.

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Readers Advisory

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 for you.

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Employment Opportunities

Apply to work at the Marathon County Public Library! If you are a talented, team-oriented individual who is motivated to make a difference in our community, consider these career opportunities.

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Wisconsin Communities

Sanborn Maps are detailed street maps documenting cities and villages across America. Produced for insurance agents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they now serve as an invaluable historical resource.

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