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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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    Wausau: Play & Learn

    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!

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    Athens: Family Story Time

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

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

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    Stratford: Family Story Time

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

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

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    Rothschild: Family Story Time

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

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

  • Harry Potter Sweets & Treats Cookbook by veronica hinke book cover next to image of author veronica hinke

    Marathon City: Sweets & Treats of the Wizarding World

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

    Enjoy fun trivia, food demonstrations, and make a wizard-inspired craft with author Veronica Hinke!

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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.

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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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Summer Library Program (SLP)

Join us this summer at your local library! We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” theme through our activity book, summer performances, craft activities, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens.

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Magazines and Newspapers

These magazines and newspapers are offered in print at the specified MCPL locations. Periodical subscriptions may change without notice; contact us for the latest information. The most recent issue of each magazine and all newspapers are limited to in-library use only.

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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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Ancestry: Library Edition

With billions of records of census data, vital records, directories, photos and more, Ancestry is a comprehensive online database for conducting genealogical and local history research.

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