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Three illustrated figures inspired by the "Unearth a Story" Writing Prompt.

2026 Illustration Contest Winners

See this year’s winning Illustration Contest submissions, and let them inspire your creativity! Creative writers who submit a short story inspired by one of these images could win a special prize.

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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. 

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    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.

  • vintage looking photo of a treasure map, jewelry, and gold coins

    Marathon City: Pirate Week

    Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

    Enjoy pirate-themed crafts, stories, a treasure hunt, and more!

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    Wausau: QR Code American Scavenger Hunt

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Solve riddles and clues about our nation's history by scanning QR codes throughout the library.

  • a collage of vintage photos of the MCPL bookmobile, libraries, library cards, and people

    Mosinee: MCPL’s Amazing History

    Amazing History
    Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

    Learn surprising MCPL fun facts, hear fascinating stories, and view vintage photos from the past!

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    Hatley: The Magic of Isaiah

    Magic of Isaiah
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Watch mind-boggling tricks and illusions performed right before your eyes!

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    Wausau: Gather Your Party

    Featured Dungeons & Dragons
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Discuss roleplaying games, find a group to join, or form your party right on the spot.

  • Children's books with dinosaur themes displayed on a library table.

    Spencer: Dig into Summer Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Join us for lively and engaging story times centered around our "Unearth a Story" summer theme!

  • two hand-crafted clay pendants, one yellow with a shell design and one blue with a dinosaur footprint design.

    Hatley: Clay Fossil Necklaces

    Fossil Necklace
    Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United States

    Use air-dry clay, stencils, paint, and more to create a one-of-a-kind fossil necklace!

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    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!

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  • close up of d20 dice and an old bag with coins

    Wausau: Gather Your Party

    Featured Dungeons & Dragons
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Discuss roleplaying games, find a group to join, or form your party right on the spot.

A group of people, including children, viewing a dinosaur skeleton exhibit in a well-lit room.

Group Visits

The library welcomes school groups! We’ve had many schools and grades visit for guided tours, story times, and more. At our Wausau location, groups also get aquarium lessons and an introduction to “Thunderfoot”—our life-size triceratops skeleton!

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LENA Start Central Wisconsin

Parents are invited to join these free classes designed to support and strengthen early language development in children ages 0–54 months!

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Book Discussion Kits

Host your own book club! Book discussion kits include multiple copies of popular books, discussion questions and author information, all in a handy tote bag.

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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!

U.S. Newsstream

This archive contains U.S. news articles from the 1980s to the present day, featuring key national and regional sources including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday and Chicago Tribune, as well as over 80 Gannett titles, including the Wausau Daily Herald (April 27, 2002 to the present day).

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