WAUSAU – Since the Marathon County Public Library closed on March 17 because of concerns over COVID-19, area patrons have not been able to check out new materials. But that will change on May 4, when all nine locations begin offering curbside service to the public.

Curbside service will last for the duration of the library’s closure, which is expected to last through May 25.

To participate in this service, patrons should call their preferred MCPL location. Holds will only be taken by phone at this time. No online requests can be placed via the V-Cat catalog. However, it is highly recommended that patrons check the V-Cat catalog to check item availability prior to calling.

Patrons can request a maximum of five items per card, per day, per pick­up. Patrons can request items that are available at the library location that they are calling, as no transits between libraries are occurring at this time.

Once a patron’s item(s) are ready for pickup, he or she will receive either a phone call or an email notification. To schedule a day and time to pick up items, patrons should call the library where their items are being held. Pickup hours will vary by library location, and the following libraries will be open at the following times for curbside service:

Wausau
Monday – Wednesday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Athens
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Edgar
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hatley
Monday – Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Marathon City
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mosinee
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Rothschild
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Spencer
Monday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stratford
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.