All Locations: American Artist Appreciation
Patrons of all ages are invited to visit any MCPL location and be an artist for a weekend as we celebrate our second-annual American Artist Appreciation Month in August!
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Adults (18+)
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Mosinee: Craft Club: Creative Bookmarks
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United StatesStop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!
Spencer: Book Club: “The Lost & Found Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs
Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United StatesJoin other literary enthusiasts around the Spencer area for an engaging discussion of books each month at our Spencer Branch!
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us in September for our monthly Extension Gardening series, when we'll talk not about gardening, but about an invasive insect that threatens various local plant species!
Edgar: Book Club: “The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesJoin our Edgar Branch staff and other book lovers for a friendly, engaging discussion each month! In September, they'll turn to the classics with a chat about "The Phantom of the Opera."
Athens: Book Club: “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesJoin our Athens Branch staff and other book lovers for monthly discussions about a wide variety of books! In September, they'll read and discuss Patchett's acclaimed 2023 novel "Tom Lake."
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: The Invasive Creep of the Spotted Lanternfly
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us in September for our monthly Extension Gardening series, when we'll talk not about gardening, but about an invasive insect that threatens various local plant species!
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesLearn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
Wausau: History Speaks: The Mausoleum at Pine Grove
Marathon County Historical Society 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin the Marathon County Historical Society and local cemetery historian Kathy Volkmann for the next talk in MCHS's History Speaks series! September's lecture is about the Pine Grove Mausoleum!
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Formatting
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesLearn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Get Ready for Retirement
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesThe 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.
Stratford: Genealogy Basics With Ancestry
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, 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!
Wausau: Book Sale: Friends Members Only
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesOur Friends of the Library are excited to welcome their members for a monthly sale every third Saturday!
Wausau: Intro to Spreadsheets With Microsoft Excel
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us in Wausau to learn more about creating and using spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel during this free class in September! Registration required.
Edgar: Needlework Social Hour
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesStep out for an evening and gather for a couple hours of socializing and needlework!
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: Microsoft Word Basics: Editing
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesLearn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
Rothschild: Managing Caregiver Stress
Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United StatesProviding care for a loved one can be rewarding, but caregivers can also experience stress, guilt, and frustration. Learn about ways to manage the tough task of providing care from staff at the ADRC!
Stratford: Medicare 101
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United StatesLearn the basics of Medicare during this program at our Stratford Branch with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
Wausau: “True North” With Andrew Graff
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back author Andrew Graff to discuss his new novel, "True North."
Wausau: Center for the Visual Arts “Gathering” & “Then & Now” Receptions
Center for the Visual Arts 427 North 4th Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to partner with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau on receptions for two new exhibitions this fall!
Stevens Point: Suspense Author Hannah Morrissey
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesThe 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!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Beyond the Flames” With Gregory Lee Renz
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe 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."
Wausau: Cartoonist & Illustrator Duachaka Her
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her to the Marathon County Public Library for a conversation about her work!
Stevens Point: Local Author Fair
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesStop 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!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Reclaim Your Story” With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesHarness 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.
Wausau: Wisconsin Author Holly Wilson
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Wisconsin author Holly Wilson to the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau to discuss her debut novel, Kittentits.
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"!
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!
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Edgar: Medicare 101
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesLearn the basics of Medicare during this program with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
Marathon City: Put the Garden to Bed
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United StatesLearn how to put your garden and lawn to bed for a long winter's nap!
Mosinee: Craft Club: Paper Crafts & Paper Flowers
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United StatesStop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!
Athens: Social Security & Medicare: Understanding Medicare
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesThe 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.
Edgar: Book Club: “Burial Rites” by Hannah Kent
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesTake 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!
Spencer: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Wausau: Cribbage
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesStop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
Stratford: Wildlife Damage Primer
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United StatesGardeners are invited to a free program on mitigating wildlife damage led by staff from Extension Marathon County!
Athens: History at the Erbach House
Black Creek Inn (Erbach House) 116 Wylie Road, Athens, United StatesGary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will present an Athens history program at the Black Creek Inn, formerly the historical Erbach House.
Wausau: Album Cover Art
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesAdults are invited to create unique album cover art using existing sleeves, records, or blank canvases!
Wausau: Craft Swap
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesBrowse and acquire free craft supplies donated by other crafters, including paints, yarn, fabrics, art supplies, patterns, craft books and more! Donations for the swap may be dropped off at the library October 7–11! * We ask that the items be clean and ready for their new owner. After the swap, unclaimed items will be […]