A Marathon County eNewsletter
The Marathon County Literacy Council (McLit) has helped dozens of people improve reading, writing, and math skills, better comprehend English, and much more! Attend their ribbon-cutting on November 27, 2018, for the Grand Opening of their newest Literacy Education Center, located on the second floor of The Salvation Army. Find out more about what McLit does and how you might be able to help in the full article. (Click the title for details…)
We asked several local community leaders — plus our Editorial Board — to share what they’re grateful for in 2018 and what they’re looking forward to in 2019. Their answers run the gamut from A to Z… Awe-inspiring to zany! (Click the title to learn more.)
The 2nd annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival will offer nearly 20 events over 4 days: September 27–30, 2018. And it’s all FREE! (Click the title for details…)
A new initiative of Marathon County University of Wisconsin–Extension seeks to develop community partnerships that bring the healing power of therapeutic horticulture to people facing addiction, disabilities, illness, or other life circumstances. The seeds of these therapy programs produce much more than just great fruits and veggies! (Click the title for details.)
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…)
