Marathon County Libraries Offer Free April Story Times for Families

Fun for kids and families with no registration required

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:03am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of children sitting on a carpeted library floor, listening to an adult reading from a book, with soft pools of warm light and color in the background.The free story time programs at Marathon County libraries offer families a cozy, welcoming environment to bond over literature and cultivate a love of reading in young children.Wausau Today

The Marathon County Public Library has announced a series of free story time events for children and families at various locations across the county during the month of April. The interactive sessions will feature storytelling, songs, games, puppets, and other activities to introduce kids to literature and reading.

Why it matters

These free story time programs provide an engaging and educational opportunity for young children and their families to bond over literature and cultivate a love of reading. They also help promote early childhood literacy development and community engagement at the local library branches.

The details

The story time events will be held at several Marathon County library branches, including the main Wausau location as well as branches in Athens, Edgar, Hatley, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer, and Stratford. The programs will feature age-appropriate activities such as "Tales for Tots" for toddlers, "Play and Learn" with crafts and parenting resources, and general "Family Story Time" sessions open to children of all ages.

  • The story time events will take place throughout the month of April 2026.
  • The Wausau branch will host "Tales for Tots" on Mondays, "Play and Learn" on Wednesdays, and "Family Story Time" on Thursdays.
  • Other branch locations will offer "Family Story Time" on various dates in April.

The players

Marathon County Public Library

The public library system serving Marathon County, Wisconsin, offering free educational and community programs for local families.

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What’s next

Families can check their local Marathon County library branch's event calendar or visit mcpl.us/events/story-time for more details and a full schedule of the free April story time programs.

The takeaway

These free story time events at the Marathon County Public Library branches provide an engaging and accessible way for young children and their families to explore literature, develop early literacy skills, and connect with their local community.