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.
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.
Step out for an evening and gather for a couple hours of socializing and needlework!
Stop at the library to play cribbage! Bring your friends and play together, or come by yourself to meet and play against others.
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!
Learn more about Microsoft Word—the go-to program for word processing—during these free classes taught by library staff!
Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times!
Providing 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!
Learn the basics of Medicare during this program at our Stratford Branch with a licensed health and life insurance agent.
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back author Andrew Graff to discuss his new novel, "True North."
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."
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!
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her to the Marathon County Public Library for a conversation about her work!
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"!