Technology Assistance

Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader?

Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance in a variety of areas, including basic computer skills, saving and moving digital files, using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), using the library’s online resources and more.

Appointments are offered as follows:

• Every Wednesday, 2-4pm at MCPL Wausau
• Monthly on the third Thursday, 11:30am-12:30pm at MCPL Edgar
• Every other Thursday, 11:00am-2:00pm at MCPL Hatley
• Monthly on the third Wednesday, 1:00-2:00pm at MCPL Stratford

Walk-ins are permitted as follows (on a first-come, first-served basis):

• Monthly on the first Monday, 6:30-7:30pm at MCPL Wausau
• Monthly on the third Friday, 10am-12pm at MCPL Wausau
• Monthly on the first Monday, 11:00am-2:00pm at MCPL Hatley

To make an appointment or for more information, please contact us.

Occasionally, the library offers small group classes on specific technology topics. Forthcoming events of this type are listed below:

Technology Events

Podcast Discussion Group

Adults Patrons are invited to the library to listen to, and discuss, a popular National Public Radio podcast!

• Wed., 11/6/19, 4–5pm @ MCPL Marathon City
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Genealogy Hunters

Adults Are you interested in researching family history, but could use some pointers? Interested in some socializing with your research? Join us for a new monthly genealogy program in Stratford!

• Wed., 11/13/19, 1–2:30pm @ MCPL Stratford
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Library Learning
Search & Discover MCPL Databases!

Adults Registration Join us to learn more about all of the incredible databases the Marathon County Public Library has to offer - all available for free with a library card!

• Wed., 11/13/19, 1:30–2:30pm @ MCPL Wausau
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Intro to Libby & Downloading E-books!

Adults Registration Learn how to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks available to download for free with your library card!

• Mon., 1/6/20, 1–2pm @ MCPL Mosinee
• Wed., 1/15/20, 10:30–11:30am @ MCPL Rothschild

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Internet Basics

Adults Registration Learn how to navigate the Internet! Registration is required.

• Wed., 1/8/20, 2–3pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Tech Time

Adults Registration Library staff can provide one-on-one assistance in a variety of areas, including basic computer skills, using Microsoft Office, social media and more!

• Fri., 1/17/20, 1–3pm @ MCPL Rothschild

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Intro to Microsoft Excel

Adults Registration Learn how to use Microsoft Excel during this free class for beginners!

• Thu., 2/13/20, 1:30–3pm @ MCPL Wausau
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MCPL On-site Computers and Technology E-books