Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters

Dig into summer with us on the third Tuesday of each month for summer story times! Children ages 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to enjoy lively and engaging family story times that are centered around our “Unearth a Story” summer theme. These sessions feature a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. We’ll meet on June 16, July 21, and August 18 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. For more information, c

Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us this summer for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Edgar! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. We’ll meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. For more information, please contact us at 715-352-3155.

Children are invited to create their very own prehistoric magnets at the library! Using clear glass stones, construction paper, cardstock, and paint, participants will design either a fierce dinosaur eye or a fossil trapped in amber, inspired by the preserved mosquito in the film Jurassic Park . Once your design is complete, simply attach a magnet to proudly display these prehistoric masterpieces at home! This free event is open to children and their caregivers, with no registr

Adults are welcome to join us for relaxed, self-led cribbage games in our charming, historic second-floor space. Whether you’re a seasoned player or are new to this Midwestern staple, all are welcome! There will be playing cards and one cribbage board provided, but groups are encouraged to bring their own board. We’ll meet on the following Tuesdays this summer: June 2, 16, 30; July 21; and August 4, and 18. Please note that we will not meet on Tuesday, July 7 due to a Summer Librar

Registration for the Teen D&D Summer Adventure is full and is now closed. Calling all adventurers! MCPL Wausau is hosting our 4th annual Teen D&D Summer Adventure and we’re recruiting you ! Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us weekly for exciting Dungeons & Dragons games run by our staff Dungeon Masters. Are you up for task? New adventurers are STRONGLY recommended to attend our

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a fun, hands-on craft at the library! Adults and teens are invited to create their own rustic patriotic wall décor inspired by the American flag using wood and red, white, and blue paints. Drop in anytime from 3:30-6:30 p.m. to craft your stars & stripes creation. This free event is open to teens and adults, with no registration required. For more information, contact 715-687-4420.

Unearth your family’s story! Children and their families are invited to explore family records and learn about the people and stories that came before them. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of genealogy as our Reference Librarian guides you through the library’s resources and databases in a way that’s easy to understand. Then, work together to create your very own family tree to take home! This event is perfect for those looking to learn more about their family and get started wit

Join us for a story, music, crafts, and more—led by Children’s Wisconsin ! Staff from Children’s Wisconsin will also be available to speak with parents and caregivers about parenting and developmental questions, and to recommend community services you may not be aware of! This event is free and open to young children and their caregivers, and no registration is required. We’ll

Children are invited to craft their own fossil necklace! Participants will shape air-dry clay into an oval, then use stencils to create a fossil design. Stencils include shells, plants, and more! Once your design is complete, paint your fossil, thread the necklace cord through it, and add beads to personalize your necklace. Stop in on June 17 from 10:00-4:00 p.m. and materials and instructions will be provided. This free event is open to children and their caregivers, with no registrat

Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for a special gardening story time this summer at George Street Park. A Master Gardener will join us and demonstrate how to plant flowers that you get to take home with you! There will also be stories and fun songs about gardening. We’ll meet at George Street Park at the shelter from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This free event is open to young children and their caregivers, with no registration required. For more info

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a comedy juggling show featuring the talents of former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns Miller & Mike ! This family show includes physical comedy, juggling, audience participation, magic, and other random acts of entertainment. We’ll meet on June 17 at the Athens Community Hall from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This free event is open to children and t

Need tech help? Library staff can provide free one-on-one assistance for adults with basic computer and internet skills, job searching and applications, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), social media (Facebook, X, etc.), E-books and library databases, new computers or mobile devices…and more! Registration is required by calling 715-261-7230. Appointments are available every other Monday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and on opposite weeks, every other Wednesday from 11:00-12:00 p.m.

Join library staff and other book lovers for engaging discussions of books each month! This June, we will discuss “ Heartwood ” by Amity Gaige. In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 mi