Youth Services

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!

Youth Events

Events

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  • 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!

  • people shopping for books at a book sale

    Stratford: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    Browse our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL!

  • 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!

  • people shopping for books at a book sale

    Stratford: Book Sale

    Book Sale
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

    Browse our book sale hosted by the Friends of MCPL!

  • 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!

  • child reading a book on parent's lap

    Stratford: Family Story Time

    Family Story Time
    Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

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

  • bluey letters with cloud background spelling out blue fall bash

    Rothschild: Bluey® Fall Bash

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

    Enjoy a tail-wagging story time, dancing, crafts, and more!

  • Two children play in a colorful autumn landscape, tossing leaves in the air.

    Mosinee: Crafty Kids Fall Fest

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

    Stop in all month long for a variety of fall-themed self-directed crafts.

  • 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!

  • two young kids sitting on a bench with a basket of apples between them

    Spencer: Play & Learn: Fall Harvest

    Play & Learn
    Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

    Join us for fall harvest-themed stories, music, crafts and much more led by Children’s Wisconsin!

  • black and white checkered handbag with a keychain of colorful charms

    Wausau: DIY Keychains & Bag Charms

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

    Create unique charm keychains or bag charms to add creative expression to your belongings!

  • various colorful lego blocks

    Rothschild: LEGO® Club

    LEGO® Club
    Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

    Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!

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Young Adult Services

Young Adult Services

Visit your local MCPL for teen / young adult books, video games, graphic novels / manga, magazines, and other materials, plus special events—arts & crafts, movie nights, writing activities, reading challenges and more!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

We’re challenging parents to read more books with their children! This program introduces children to a wide range of literature, encourages families to spend quality time together and promotes pre-literacy so children enter school ready to read, listen and learn.

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.

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.”

Early Literacy Center (ELC)

Early Literacy Center (ELC)

The Early Literacy Center (ELC) at MCPL Wausau is an enclosed area of the children’s department specially designed for young children and their caregivers!

Lactation Pod (Mamava)

Lactation Pod (Mamava)

Breastfeeding, pumping or nursing parents seeking comfort and privacy may use the Mamava lactation pod at MCPL Wausau! Free to use, with outlets for pumping. Access via the Mamava app or a code from library staff.

Library Aquarium

Library Aquarium

The children’s department at MCPL Wausau features a 650-gallon saltwater aquarium with a living coral reef and many species of tropical fish and other marine life!

Tumblebooks

Tumblebooks

This online collection offers hundreds of animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, and educational games for kids.

LENA Start Central Wisconsin

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!