Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters

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

If You Can Imagine It, It’s Possible. Join us for an inclusive collage workshop with a guided discussion lead by artist-activist, Cassandra Xiong, B.S. in Sociology . Discussion will spiral around importance of creativity, embracing imperfection, the value of the creation process, and how that process is enhanced when shared with others. Collage is inherently imperfect and messy, and Cassandra’s work embraces that spirit. Rooted in social change,

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