Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters

Do you need to clean out your board game or puzzle stash? All ages are invited to drop off your gently used puzzles or games and refresh your collections! You can drop them off during open hours at the main circulation desk between August 3-9 . Please ensure all puzzles and board game pieces are complete and in good condition. Items can be suitable for any age group. Then, come back to pick up an item or two to take

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 August 3 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and materials and instructions will be provided. This free event is open to children and their caregivers, with no registrat

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.

Come and celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary at MCPL with a game that will take you back to when it all started! You’ve been recruited as a time traveler, and we need you to go back in time to the founding of America. Solve clues about our nation’s history at each stop along the way to get transported closer and closer to the present day. Will you make it back or will you be lost in time forever? This free event is open to all ages and is perfect for the whole family. No registration

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

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.

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

Get creative and design your own friendship bracelets! Choose from colorful beads, letter beads, and fun charms to spell out names or create fun patterns. Make one for yourself and a matching bracelet for a friend, or create a unique bracelet stack to show off your style. Stop in during open hours on August 5 and 6 and everything will set up to get started. This free event is open to teens, with no registration. For more information

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 age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Rothschild! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month this summer. For more information, please contact us at 715-359-6208.

Adults are invited for the last event in our summer blockbuster series featuring hit nostalgic films from the millennia! Join us on August 5 as we watch “Jurassic Park”. Before we press play, everyone will complete a bingo card with events that happen in the movie. For example, “Alan pretends he was electrocuted”, “Jeff Goldblum delivers sarcasm”, etc. If you haven’t seen the movie, or it’s been a while, write in a funny prediction. We’ll also offer cozy seating and snacks, and you’re welcome

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our book sale —hosted by the Friends of MCPL —and you just might find your next treasured item: a book , a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available! Our book sale room is packed to the gills with thousands of items that can be yours for low prices. All proceeds from these Friends sales go right back to

Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us every Thursday this summer for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Wausau! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet in the Aquarium Room from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7220.

Children age 5 and younger, along with their caregivers, are invited to join us for lively and engaging family story times at MCPL Marathon City! Each session features a delightful mix of stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading. This free event is open to young children and their caregivers. We’ll meet every Thursday this summer from 10:30 to 11:00 starting June 4. For more information, please contact us at 715-443-2775.

Registration for this event is full and is now closed. Join us this summer for field trips to the Mead Wildlife Area and experience unforgettable outdoor activities for all ages! Everyone is invited to join us on August 6 to learn about our favorite secret ingredient…sunshine! Participants will identify edible plants and use solar ovens to cook what has been foraged off the land. Meet at MC

Create your own repurposed junk jewelry! Teens are invited to look inside our “junk drawer” finds featuring charms, keyboard keys, circuitry, safety pins, wire, and much more! Take these common items often overlooked and use your creativity to turn them into wearable jewelry. All supplies and jewelry hardware will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring items from home that you have in mind to add a personal touch. This free event is open to teens ages 12-18, with no registration requ

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our book sale —hosted by the Friends of MCPL —and you just might find your next treasured item: a book , a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available! Our book sale room is packed to the gills with thousands of items that can be yours for low prices. All proceeds from these Friends sales go right back to

Fiber artists are invited to the library each month for crafting and conversation. Whether you knit, crochet, or embroider, all are welcome! Bring your current project to work on, and meet with others to swap ideas, learn new skills, or simply enjoy some social time. This event is open to adults and no registration is required. This summer, we’ll continue meeting on the first Friday of each month. Drop in anytime from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please note that we are closed July 3, s

Children and their families are invited to join us for a free movie screening of Hoppers and unearth the wonders of the natural world. Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. This free event is open to children and their caregivers, with no registration required. Attendees are we

Stop by MCPL Wausau during our book sale —hosted by the Friends of MCPL —and you just might find your next treasured item: a book , a movie or something else from the wide variety of materials available! Our book sale room is packed to the gills with thousands of items that can be yours for low prices. All proceeds from these Friends sales go right back to

If you enjoy working on jigsaw puzzles, drop by for our puzzle social! Grab a seat, meet some fellow puzzle lovers, and enjoy collaborative puzzling and conversation. Beginners and puzzle pros are welcome! We’ll meet this summer on June 13, July 11, and August 8 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. and puzzles will be provided. This free event is open to adults, with no registration required. For more information, call 715-359-6208.

Looking for some weekend fun? Every Saturday this summer, you’re invited to come hang out and play a variety of card and board games! Bring your friends, family, or come solo and play with others in the community. We’ve got a great selection of games ready to play, but you’re also welcome to bring your favorites and teach others. Stop by anytime from 10:00-2:00 p.m. and join the fun! All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Please note that we are closed on July 4. For mor