A Marathon County eNewsletter
The Friends of the Marathon County Public Library are busy preparing for their next book sale on August 2–5, 2018 — although calling it a “book” sale doesn’t come close to describing all of the great items for sale. There are THOUSANDS of items to choose from with all proceeds benefiting the library. (Click the title for details.)
The next Central Wisconsin Book Festival will take place September 27–30, 2018, around the Wausau area, including events at the Marathon County Public Library, local bookstores, an art gallery, and a restaurant! Details are still being finalized, but read on to get a sneak peek at some of the book festival’s confirmed events so far… (Click the title for details.)
MCPL’s Wausau Headquarters held a ribbon cutting for its new Early Literacy Center designed especially for ages birth to 5 years. See the center’s bright, fun new space and learning activities in the full article. (Click the title for details.)
The staff spent months planning a summer lineup they hope the public will enjoy. And one of the best parts: All programs are FREE! Come cool off & see why LIBRARIES ROCK this summer! (Click the title for details.)
A collaborative effort between several local groups will mix books and nature at Wausau area parks Spring 2018. Find out which parks will host Trail Tales and which children’s books you can enjoy as you stroll along… (Click the title for details.)
Get the inside scoop from Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) Director Eric Giordano, who has been there from the beginning, on WIPPS’s successes and challenges over the past 10 years. (Click the title for details…)
See highlights of the county-wide MLK Day On’s events & learn about new community programs & resources you may not be aware of. (Click the title for details…)
Check out the library’s new digs & get the next sale’s dates in the full article. (Click the title for details…)
Some volunteers with the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library have more than 20 years of service to the library. (Click the title to find out when their special blowout sale —
and first sale in their new space — will be and to learn how to become a Friend of the Library volunteer…)
A new report analyzes the opportunities & challenges of opening a new Marathon County Public Library branch to serve the growing Village of Weston. Where do you stand on the idea of opening a Weston branch of the public library? (Click the title for details…)
