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MCHS History Chats: Monumental History
Adults Join the Marathon County Historical Society throughout September (or anytime online) for a series of short programs about local historical monuments and markers!
"The Greats" & the Power of Stories With Deborah Ellis
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Deborah Ellis to talk about her latest book and the power of storytelling! This will be a fun virtual program for all ages!
"Hope Is the Thing" Group Reading
Adults & Teens Join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for a virtual group reading with Wisconsin writers from a new collection about hope and perseverance during the pandemic!
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"Lady of the Seven Suns" With Tinney Heath
Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Tinney Heath, author of the historical novels "Lady of the Seven Suns" and "A Thing Done," to an event at the Portage County Public Library!
Virtual Panel on Writing for Children
Adults & Teens If you've ever wondered what it takes to write and illustrate children's books, join us during the CWBF for a virtual panel discussion packed full with talented writers and artists!
Book Talk With Authors/Illustrators Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
Kids & Adults Kids and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for a virtual event with children's authors and illustrators Steve Jenkins and Robin Page!
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Cornerstone Press Author Panel
Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes four writers who all published books through UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press for a virtual discussion about their work and experiences!
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"From Boxing Ring to Boardroom" With Héctor Colón
Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes boxing champion and non-profit leader Héctor Colón for an engaging and inspiring talk straight from his own life story and his 2020 book!
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Discussion & Drawing With Graphic Artist Gillian Goerz
Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome author and illustrator Gillian Goerz for a virtual talk about her middle grade graphic novels and a drawing activity with the audience!
An Evening With Taylor Jenkins Reid
Adults Registration The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Taylor Jenkins Reid for a virtual chat about her new novel on Saturday, September 25! Pre-registration is required, click the "Register" button below!
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The Wizard of Oz & L. Frank Baum's "Fairy Cinema" With Cary Elza
Adults & Teens Join us for a engaging CWBF virtual discussion related to books and cinema as we welcome UWSP Associate Professor Cary Elza to talk about film adaptations of the famed Wizard of Oz!
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"Frank Meade" With Chris Gerboth
Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes some more local talent as author Chris Gerboth of Wausau joins us virtually to talk about his 2021 novel "Frank Meade."
Family Story Time
Children Follow along with a variety of stories, songs and other activities shared by library staff on Facebook or YouTube! New programs every week!
Straw Rockets
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own fun paper rockets at home (or anywhere) anytime with this Grab and Go kit!
Little Treasures: Lavender Sachet
Adults Drop-in Pick up your own Little Treasure kit to create a cute, sweet-smelling lavender sachet! Available at any MCPL location in September, while they last!
Take a Plant, Leave a Plant!
Adults Drop-in Stop by the library and give extra or unwanted plants to someone else, or pick up a new (to you) plant for your home or garden!
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CANCELED:
"Astrid & Apollo" With V.T. Bidania
Kids & Teens This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- CANCELED:
Sat., 9/25/21, 11–11:45 a.m. @ Zoom (Online)
Book Club: The Vanishing Half
Adults Join Marathon City Branch staff and other avid readers for a discussion of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett!
"My Own Words"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our October book club selection, "My Own Words" by Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
Little Treasures: Felt Coasters
Adults Drop-in Pick up your own Little Treasure kit to create an attractive, yet practical, felt coaster! Available at any MCPL location in October, while they last!
Blazing Star Spinner
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own spinning shooting star with this free Grab & Go kit!
Book Club: "The Night Watchman"
Adults Join Marathon City Branch staff and other avid readers for a discussion of "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich!
"Playing Nice"
Adults Join the library staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of our November book club selection, "Playing Nice" by J.P. Delaney!
Marble Maze Run
Children Drop-in Kids can make their own fun mini marble maze track with this Grab & Go kit!
Little Treasures: Little Art Exhibit
Adults & Teens Drop-in Pick up your own Little Treasure kit to create your own mini work of art! Available at any MCPL location in November, while they last!
Fine Motor Aquarium
Children Drop-in Kids can create their own craft aquarium with this Grab & Go kit!