About the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)

Since 1907, the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) has provided free library services to the residents of central Wisconsin. MCPL consists of nine locations throughout Marathon County, Wisconsin, including its Wausau Headquarters, plus branches in Athens, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer, and Stratford, and is part of the Wisconsin Valley Library Service.

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Mission, Vision, Principles

Business we are in: Transforming Lives

Mission: To enrich lives by promoting lifelong learning, and actively providing the community with access to ideas, information, and opportunities to connect.

Vision: A democratic and informed society must have free, equal, and open access to information. We empower citizens to improve their lives, their governments, and their communities.

Guiding Principles:

Literacy and Lifelong Learning for All Ages -- We envision a world in which everyone can read, write, evaluate information, and effectively apply technology to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives.
Emerging Technologies -- We empower the people of Marathon County with the technology to connect to the world and the future.
Form Strong Partnerships -- We provide opportunities to connect through partnerships with individuals, public and nonprofit agencies, community groups, educators, and businesses.
Equitable Access -- We provide access to a broad array of content, as well as training and assistance, to help people successfully navigate and use information.

Core Values and Behaviors: Service, Diversity, Learning, Ownership

Library Statistics

Annual Reports: 2011 | 2010 | 2009

Statistical information for the Marathon County Public Library (and all WI libraries) is available through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website: http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/dm-lib-stat.html

Media / Press Information

All media inquiries are subject to the conditions of our Media Policy. When in doubt, please contact the Main Desk at MCPL Wausau and ask to be referred to the Director. Main Desk Phone: (715) 261-7200 | Email: Use our "Contact Us" Webpage

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