Marathon County Public Library virtual programs
The Marathon County Public Library will stream live virtual story times every weekday morning at 10 a.m. from March 30-April 24 via Facebook Live. Parents and kids can access these…
Marathon County Public Library extends closure to late April; plans virtual events
WAUSAU – Al nine Marathon County Public Library locations will remain closed through April 26 because of the continued threat of COVID-19 and in compliance with Gov. Tony Ever’s statewide…
Marathon County Public Library virtual programs: Beginning March 23
Adults and teens can write short stories, poems, essays, true stories and other forms of writing about the COVID-19 crisis as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Pandemic Writing…
Marathon Co. Public Library to close amid outbreak
By Shereen Siewert All Marathon County Public Library branches will close for three weeks beginning Tuesday, March 17, according to library board member Katie Rosenberg. Rosenberg posted the announcement on…
Marathon County library hosts student art exhibit
WAUSAU – Artwork created by local students will be on display during the annual Art Cluster exhibition beginning March 7 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N.…
Friends of MCPL to host new monthly book sales
WAUSAU – If you’re a fan of the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library’s quarterly book sales and wish that there were more of them, you’re in luck! The…
Central Wis. Book Festival to be held late September
WAUSAU – Readers, writers, artists, poets and anyone who appreciates the written word are invited to attend literary events that make up the third annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival. The…
As Herman Melville turns 200, his works have never been more relevant
An 1870 portrait of Herman Melville painted by Joseph Oriel Eaton. Houghton Library Aaron Sachs, Cornell University Outside of American literature courses, it doesn’t seem likely that many Americans are…
Marathon County Public Library events: Week of July 28
Kids can craft their own paper planets out of torn paper and other supplies during a week-long event running from July 29-Aug. 2 at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park…
Marathon County Public Library Book Clubs: July
Marathon City Book Club: “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien July 8. Take part in a lively discussion about one of the greatest historical fiction books ever written! 5:45…
New events added June 15: Marathon County Public Library activities
The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries. Surprise dad or the other father figure in your life with a handmade…
MCPL locations close early due to winter storm
WAUSAU – Due to the winter storm hitting central Wisconsin today, February 12, the Marathon County Public Library will close its Wausau Headquarters and all branch libraries at 5 p.m.…
Marathon County Public libraries to close early today
WAUSAU – The Marathon County Public Library will close its Wausau headquarters and all eight branch libraries at 5 p.m. today, Feb. 7, because of today’s snowstorm. The Friends of…
Marathon County Public Library to hold winter book sale
WAUSAU — Friends of the Marathon County Public Library will hold its winter book sale Feb. 7 through Feb. 10 at the Wausau headquarters, 300 N. First Street. Low-priced items —…
New events added Nov. 19: Marathon County Public Library activities, events
The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries. Celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday by making a turkey windsock on Nov. 19…
New events added Oct. 4: County library offers lots of events, activities
The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries. Scrapbook enthusiasts can talk with others, share ideas and work on their own…
Book festival returns to Wausau for second year
WAUSAU – The second annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival returns to the Wausau area in late September. From Sept. 27 through Sept. 30 various venues throughout the Wausau area will…
Marathon Co. Public Library keeps transgender book for children
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — The Marathon County Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously voted to keep a children’s book on transgender issues on the shelves, after a…
