9/27/21: "The Greats" and the Power of Stories with Deborah Ellis

Author Deborah Ellis joined us on Sept. 23, 2021 during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss her book "The Greats" and how stories have the power to transform lives.

9/27/21: "Frank Meade" with Chris Gerboth

Wisconsin author Chris Gerboth joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 26, 2021 to discuss his novel "Frank Meade."

9/28/20: Birdwatching in Wisconsin with Charles Hagner

Charles Hagner, director of Bird City Wisconsin and the author of "American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Wisconsin" talks about why Wisconsin is such a great state for birding!

9/27/21: Book Talks with Kate Allen and Anika Fajardo

Award-winning middle grade authors Kate Allen ("The Line Tender") and Anika Fajardo ("What if a Fish") joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 21, 2021 to talk about their books and about writing for a younger audience.

9/28/20: Wisconsin Logging History with Jerry Apps

Wisconsin author and historian Jerry Apps talks about the history of Wisconsin logging and his book "When the White Pine was King" during the 2020 Central Wisconsin Book Festival.

8/17/21: Family Story Time - Friendship!

Kids and families can hear fun and heartwarming stories about friendship, and learn some signs in American Sign Language, during this weekly Family Story Time with the Marathon County Public Library!

9/27/21: Writing for Children Panel Discussion

Six writers and illustrators participated in a discussion about creating children's literature on Sept. 24, 2021 during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. Participating in the discussion are: Stepheni Curran, Anika Fajardo, Tracy Felix, Gillian Goerz, Alice Heinrich and Cheryl Wolken. Thanks to Sonja Ackerman for moderating the discussion!

9/28/21: Cornerstone Author Panel

We were joined on Sept. 25, 2021 by four authors who each published books through Cornerstone Press, the university press at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This event took place during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival and includes authors Patricia Ann McNair, Robert Miltner, Margaret Rozga, and Jamie Lyn Smith. Hosted by CWBF organizer (and Portage County Public Library librarian) Eddie Glade.

1/29/21: Virtual Story Time with Darla!

Virtual Story Time with Darla R., recorded in January 2021 at the Marathon County Public Library.

9/27/21: From Boxing Ring to Boardroom with Héctor Colón

Former U.S. boxing champion and current President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 25, 2021 to share his story and life lessons. Colón is the author of "My Journey from Boxing Ring to Boardroom: 5 Essential Virtues for Life and Leadership."