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Dinosaurs reading and using laptops in a library with "Unearth a Story" text above. Copyright CSLP. Artwork by Tom Bonson.

Summer Library Program (SLP)

Join us this summer at your local library! We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” theme through our activity book, summer performances, craft activities, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens.

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  • A green dinosaur head above the text "UNEARTH A STORY" with books on a shelf below.

    Summer Library Program (SLP)

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States +9 more

    We are celebrating the “Unearth a Story” theme through our activity book, summer performances, craft activities, book displays and more! Our summer programming has something for all ages, but it is especially geared towards school-age children, tweens and teens. 

  • young adult writing in notebook

    All MCPL Locations: Summer Community Journal

    All MCPL Locations Marathon County, WI, United States

    Pick up a journal page to write about a summer adventure! These entries will be combined to make a unique community journal.

  • The U.S. Constitution's "We the People," the American flag, and Statue of Liberty.

    Athens: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

    Go back in time to the founding of America and solve clues about our nation’s history to get back to present day.

  • Four egg carton cups showing geode-like vibrant blue and pink interiors on a wooden table, with bookshelves in the background.

    Hatley: Egg Carton Geodes

    Featured Egg Carton Geodes
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

  • sean, the mammoth hunter, standing on a cliff dressed in prehistoric clothing with a mammoth logo in the upper right corner

    Wausau: The Mammoth Hunter

    Mammoth Hunter
    Oak Island Park 500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, United States

    See museum-quality replicas of fossils and artifacts, learn about remarkable prehistoric human survival skills, and so much more!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Edgar: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • sean, the mammoth hunter, standing on a cliff dressed in prehistoric clothing with a mammoth logo in the upper right corner

    Mosinee: The Mammoth Hunter

    Mammoth Hunter
    River Park 1098-1070 Armory Rd, Mosinee, WI, United States

    See museum-quality replicas of fossils and artifacts, learn about remarkable prehistoric human survival skills, and so much more!

  • sean, the mammoth hunter, standing on a cliff dressed in prehistoric clothing with a mammoth logo in the upper right corner

    Stratford: The Mammoth Hunter

    Mammoth Hunter
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    See museum-quality replicas of fossils and artifacts, learn about remarkable prehistoric human survival skills, and so much more!

  • young children reading a picture book and pointing

    Wausau: Play & Learn

    Play & Learn
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Athens: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

    Children and their caregivers are invited for a mix of stories, songs, and activities!

  • various craft supplies

    Rothschild: Mini Makers

    Mini Makers
    Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

    Young children are invited to create child-led process art each month!

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  • Four egg carton cups showing geode-like vibrant blue and pink interiors on a wooden table, with bookshelves in the background.

    Hatley: Egg Carton Geodes

    Featured Egg Carton Geodes
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Craft your own geode using an egg carton cup, glue, and dyed Epsom salt.

Collage of ten children's graphic novel book covers.

Trend in Children’s Graphic Novels

Many children’s book series have been adapted into graphic novels! For kids who are reluctant readers, these books may be the bridge they need to read more text-heavy books.

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Homebound Services

For Marathon County residents unable to visit the library due to age, illness, accident or disability, our Homebound program offers a way to receive library materials at home—for free—by mail or special delivery. Call 715-261-7248 to register.

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Electronic Devices

Check out a variety of electronic devices at MCPL, including mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, Kindle Fire e-readers, Apple iPads, Android tablets, Windows laptops, Playaways, webcams, energy meters, media card readers, CD/DVD drives, floppy disk drives, A/V equipment and more. Availability varies by location.

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Apply for a Library Card

Apply for an account at the Marathon County Public Library! A library card grants you access to the physical collections of all MCPL locations and other public libraries in the Wisconsin Valley Library Service, plus access to Wisconsin’s Digital Library, Interlibrary Loan, online resources, library computers and more!

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Popular Magazines in Badgerlink

A variety of current, popular magazines are available for free online viewing via EBSCOhost!

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