Central Wisconsin Book Festival (CWBF)
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States +2 moreThis festival provides book lovers a chance to hear and meet a multitude of authors over the course of several days. In addition to fostering a connection between author and audience, our festival gives people in our communities a chance to build their own connections through their mutual passion for literature in its many forms and genres.
Stevens Point: Children’s Author Darcy Miller
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesJoin us in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for an event with celebrated children's author Darcy Miller!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Typewriter’s Block” With Robert Walker
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes author Robert Walker to discuss his debut novel during the 2024 Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Wausau: “Pahua & the Dragon’s Secret” With Lori M. Lee
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Lori M. Lee back to Wausau to discuss her newest books, including "Pahua and the Dragon's Secret," which will be published in September 2024!
Stevens Point: “Seeds in Soil” With Susan Apps-Bodilly
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Susan Apps-Bodilly to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point to talk about food and gardening for the whole family!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Monsters We Have Made” With Lindsay Starck
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Minneapolis-based author Lindsay Starck to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss her newest novel!
Wausau: “Wisconsin for Kennedy” With B. J. Hollars
Peking Restaurant 221 Scott Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back Wisconsin author B.J. Hollars to discuss his new book about John F. Kennedy and the 1960 presidential primary election in Wisconsin.
Stevens Point: “Familiaris” With David Wroblewski
Dreyfus University Center (UWSP) 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, United StatesInternationally bestselling author David Wroblewski will hold his first book event in the Badger State in 14 years during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss his new novel "Familiaris"!
Wausau: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United StatesGenealogy continues to be a popular hobby. Learn more about some of the basics of tracing your family history, including use of the popular site Ancestry, which is available to MCPL patrons!