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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.

Events Schedule

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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.

  • A board game box with organized components on the left and colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces on the right.

    Marathon City: Board Game & Puzzle Swap

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

    Drop off gently used board games & puzzles, then come back on August 10-15 to pick up an item or two to refresh your collection.

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

    Stratford: USA Time Travelers

    America 250
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, 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.

  • colorful beaded set of friendship bracelets

    Edgar: Friendship Bracelets

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

    Choose from colorful beads, letter beads, and fun charms to make your own friendship bracelets!

  • people shopping for books at a book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale

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

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Wausau: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

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

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Marathon City: Family Story Time

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

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

  • A mix of colorful safety pins, buttons, keyboard keys, and small metal objects scattered on a wooden surface.

    Wausau: Craft Junk Jewelry

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

    Take common "junk drawer" items and turn them into wearable jewelry!

  • people shopping for books at a book sale

    Wausau: Book Sale

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

    Check out our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL and find your next treasured item!

  • balls of yarn in variety of colors

    Spencer: Fiber Artists Meetup

    Fiber Artists Meetup
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

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

  • tree background with movie poster for hoppers in the middle

    Wausau: Movie Showing: “Hoppers”

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

    Join us for a free movie screening of "Hoppers" and unearth the wonders of the natural world.

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  • Two children reading a book inside a blanket fort, illuminated by warm lighting.

    Wausau: Camp Between the Stacks

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

    Escape the summer sun and build a cozy family fort right between the bookshelves!

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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Magazines and Newspapers

These magazines and newspapers are offered in print at the specified MCPL locations. Periodical subscriptions may change without notice; contact us for the latest information. The most recent issue of each magazine and all newspapers are limited to in-library use only.

MCPL library cards

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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Kanopy PLUS

Discover Kanopy PLUS, an unlimited streaming service offering curated video collections for your smart TV, mobile device, or computer. Enjoy fresh content with thematic packs updated quarterly. Access is available with a valid library account.

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