“I’m Glad You Asked . . .” The Top-5 Questions People Ask Staff of the Marathon County PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Director Ralph Illick provides insights into 5 common queries about the Marathon County Public Library and how it must evolve to meet the community’s needs in a changing world.

Get a quick overview of the library’s job-search resources & 375+ FREE online courses, its 650-gallon saltwater aquarium STEM exhibit, the high-tech LENA Start program for boosting children’s language development. (Click the title for details…)

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Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) Unveils Its BRAND-NEW Early Literacy Center

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.)

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week :: Show Your Gratitude for Animal Shelters in November

Find out ways to help the animals at our local animal shelter that you maybe didn’t even know about… Can anyone say “Cat Yoga”? (Click the title for details…)

Marathon County Public Library to Become First “LENA Start” Site in Wisconsin

The LENA Start program utilizes a tiny tech device that analyzes caregivers’ speech and encourages them to use more words and have more positive interactions with their young children. (Click the title to learn more…)

Village of Weston Eyes New Branch Library (Possibly Part of New Municipal Center)

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…)

Library 3rd Floor Targeted to Meet Senior Activity Needs

The Marathon County Public Library – Wausau Headquarters’ third floor has the potential to be a great space for senior activities. Find out why… (Click the title to read more…)