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Young Adult Services

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.

Young Adult Events

Events

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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.

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    Wausau: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Bring your current project to work on and meet with others for crafting and conversation.

  • variety of games close up

    Spencer: Ready, Set, Game!

    Ready, Set, Game!
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Play games with friends, family, and community members every Saturday!

  • variety of seeds

    Athens: Clay & Seed Mosaic

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

    Create a handmade mosaic tile using air-dry clay and an assortment of dried seeds.

  • A vintage picture of a crowd of people near a large docked passenger ship.

    Wausau: Genealogy Meetup

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

    Learn more about our genealogy resources available at the library!

  • faded background of family tree with centered image of lead genealogist at carlon genealogical services, eleanor brinsko

    Wausau: Evening Genealogy Meetup with Eleanor Brinsko

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

    Join us for a special evening genealogy meetup with genealogist Eleanor Brinsko as she dives into how to dig for genealogy clues and ask important questions during research.

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

    Edgar: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, 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.

  • Two characters stand back-to-back with a glowing moon behind them, in a fantastical landscape with mountains and flowers, and "LET'S PLAY" displayed in the corner with a nintendo switch graphic

    Wausau: Let’s Play: Sea of Stars®

    Let’s Play
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

    Play Sea of Stars® on our Nintendo Switch and embark on a journey to defeat creations of the evil alchemist!

Featured young adult event

Featured

Events

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100 Books Before Graduation

100 Books Before Graduation

Teens are invited to participate in our “100 Books Before Graduation” challenge! This challenge encourages students to read widely before adulthood. Rewards are earned at the 25, 50, 75 and 100 book milestones.

Meeting Rooms / Study Rooms

Meeting Rooms / Study Rooms

The library offers free room use for individuals and groups. Private study rooms are for educational nonprofit use. Public meeting rooms are available to community groups per library policy.

Group Visits

Group Visits

We regularly welcome groups of students, community organizations, and others! To help us plan for your visit, please complete a “Group Visit Form.”

Mobile Printing (Princh)

Mobile Printing (Princh)

Print while at the library or from home using your own computer, tablet or smartphone! Upload your files to the Princh website, or use the Princh app. Then, visit your local MCPL to pick up and pay for your prints.

Research Assistance

Research Assistance

Contact the library’s reference desk at our Wausau headquarters for free assistance with research, online databases, or basic tech support. Reference desk staff are available in person or via phone, email or online chat.

Career Connection

Career Connection

Library staff can help you find your next job! Services available to local job seekers: Collections of books on finding jobs and the application process, available via the library catalog. Databases and suggested websites for finding jobs and improving job-related...

Job-related Proofreading

Job-related Proofreading

Are you applying for a job and want someone to review your resume or cover letter? The library offers free proofreading of job-related documents such as resumes, cover letters and curricula vitae! Procedures: You may email your documents to [email protected]. Qualified...

Proctoring

Proctoring

Take your proctored exams at the library! Proctoring services are offered at all MCPL locations to anyone engaged in distance learning and online courses, as well as professional development and certifications.

Readers Advisory

Readers Advisory

Let us help you discover new books you’ll love! Library staff are eager to use their expertise and online resources to find great reading recommendations for you.