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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

  • 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!

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    Edgar: Family Story Time

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

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

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    Athens: Fiber Artists Meetup

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

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

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    Mosinee: Cribbage at the Library

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

    Join us in our historic second-floor space to play this midwestern staple.

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    Stratford: DIY: Harvest Turkey

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

    Learn how to craft a wooden turkey to add to your autumn decor!

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    Wausau: Bubble Wrap Tree Paintings

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

    Use bubble wrap as stamps to create a unique fall painting.

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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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Mosinee: Family Story Time

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

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

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Events

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  • art of gaming console, dice, and dragon cards, with text that reads "MCPL's 3rd annual international games month mini-convention, fun for everyone!"

    Wausau: International Games Month Mini-Con

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

    Celebrate the joy of gaming with us at our 3rd annual mini gaming convention at the library!

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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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LENA Start Central Wisconsin

Parents are invited to join these free classes designed to support and strengthen early language development in children ages 0–54 months!

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Wisconsin’s Digital Library (Libby / OverDrive)

Wisconsin’s Digital Library (WDL) is a state-wide catalog of free e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos that you can borrow with your library card!

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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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