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!
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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: Play & Learn
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Stratford: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Athens: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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!
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.
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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: Flextangles
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesKids and tweens are invited to make flextangles—a fun paper fidget!
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.
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!
Rothschild: Morse Code Bracelets
Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United StatesTeens are invited to our Rothschild Branch to learn a bit about Morse Code and create a top-secret accessory!
Rothschild: Story Time With a Police Officer
Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United StatesJoin us for a special story time with officers from the Mountain Bay Police Department!
Edgar: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Mini Makers
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United StatesKids 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!
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: “Gourdgeous & Tuberlar” No-Carve Creation Contest!
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United StatesStart 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!
Wausau: Play & Learn
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesJoin us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Stratford: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Athens: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Mosinee: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!
Marathon City: Mini Makers
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United StatesKids 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!
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!
Marathon City: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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.
Rothschild: LEGO® Block Party
Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United StatesGet creative with LEGO® and other blocks at the library!
Athens: Mini Makers
Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United StatesKids 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!
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!
Edgar: Friend or Foe? Clay Creations
Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United StatesCome 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!
Hatley: Family Story Time
Marathon County Public Library—Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI, United StatesChildren age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
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!