This 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.
Kids and tweens are invited to make flextangles—a fun paper fidget!
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to partner with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau on receptions for two new exhibitions this fall!
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes one of our state's own talented writers, Hannah Morrissey, to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point for her first CWBF event!
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Gregory Lee Renz back to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss his second novel, "Beyond the Flames."
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her to the Marathon County Public Library for a conversation about her work!
Stop by anytime between 10am and noon at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to meet with 10 authors from around Wisconsin!
Harness the power of storytelling in your own life during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event with author Dr. Carrie Jarosinski at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Wisconsin author Holly Wilson to the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau to discuss her debut novel, Kittentits.
Join us in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for an event with celebrated children's author Darcy Miller!
The McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes author Robert Walker to discuss his debut novel during the 2024 Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
The 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!
The 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!
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Minneapolis-based author Lindsay Starck to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss her newest novel!
The 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.
Internationally 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"!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Genealogy 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!
Teens are invited to our Rothschild Branch to learn a bit about Morse Code and create a top-secret accessory!
Start October right with a fun afternoon of art creation using pumpkins and potatoes - no carving required! Pieces will be displayed for a contest, with winners announced Oct. 31!
Join us for a special story time with officers from the Mountain Bay Police Department!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Learn the basics of Medicare during this program with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
Learn how to put your garden and lawn to bed for a long winter's nap!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Stop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!
The public is invited to a series of programs with a representative from the Aging and Disability Resource Center about the basics of Social Security and Medicare.
Get creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Come to the library to create a little buddy out of clay, or maybe make a foe in the form of a monster! After drying the creations for a few days, come back on Oct. 11 to paint them!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Take part in a lively discussion of books each month with our Edgar Branch staff and other book lovers! In October, the group discusses Kent's novel, which was inspired by a true story...of murder!
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Mosinee is inviting all young cat lovers (and their cat loving caregivers of any age!) to join in for a cat themed craft and game extravaganza!
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join fellow Pokémon fans each month in order to trade cards and discuss all things Pokémon!
Gardeners are invited to a free program on mitigating wildlife damage led by staff from Extension Marathon County!
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!
Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will present an Athens history program at the Black Creek Inn, formerly the historical Erbach House.
