Events: Teens And Adults

Wisconsin Remembers: The Vietnam War Memorial Wall

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Stop by the library to view the Vietnam War traveling wall, which features a photo of every Wisconsin veteran killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War.

9/24–9/28/18 @ MCPL Spencer

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Stratford Stitchers & Rippers

Teen & Adult Event Do some math work with your patchwork! Join us every other Tuesday in Stratford to discover the beauty of math through the art of quilting!

Tue., 9/25/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Stratford

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Banned Books and the Role of Libraries

Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the history behind banned books and how libraries continue to serve their communities during this Banned Books Week program!

Tue., 9/25/18, 6:30–8pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: Trace: An Art and Poetry Exhibit

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in We're thrilled to be working with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau to include a special, unique exhibit of poetry and art during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!

9/28–9/30/18 @ Center for the Visual Arts

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CWBF: Fact and Fiction and "Grace": A Live Storytelling Event

Teen & Adult Event Do you have a good story to tell? Whether it's real or one you made up in your own mind, we want to hear it – and other people do, too! Submit a story to read live, or just join us to listen during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!

Fri., 9/28/18, 7:30–9:30pm @ UW Center for Civic Engagement

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CWBF: Podcasting 101 with Charles Monroe-Kane

Teen & Adult Event Join us for a workshop on what it takes to create your own podcast with producer Charles Monroe-Kane!

Sat., 9/29/18, 9:30–10:30am @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: "A Lakeside Companion" with Ted Rulseh

Teen & Adult Event Join us during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event to learn about the science behind your favorite (or any) lake!

Sat., 9/29/18, 10–11am @ Janke Book Store

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CWBF: Comics Workshop with Duachaka Her

Teen & Adult Event Do you have an interest in – maybe even a flair for – comics, cartoons and illustration? Learn more about it and try some art yourself during a workshop with cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her!

Sat., 9/29/18, 11am–1pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: Street Poetry with Paul Wiegel

Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome Paul Wiegel to talk about his unique approach to writing and performing poetry!

Sat., 9/29/18, 11am–12pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: Wisconsin's Old-Growth Forests with John Bates

Teen & Adult Event Learn more about the increasingly scarce old-growth forests of Wisconsin with author and naturalist John Bates during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival!

Sat., 9/29/18, 1–2pm @ Janke Book Store

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CWBF: Local Writers Showcase

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Meet and talk with local writers during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event!

Sat., 9/29/18, 1–3pm @ Barnes & Noble

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CWBF: Young Writers Showcase

Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is thrilled to shine a light on younger writers from the Wausau area during this showcase!

Sat., 9/29/18, 2:15–3:15pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: From Wausau to Montana - Poet Lowell Jaeger

Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back home Wausau native and current Montana Poet Laureate Lowell Jaeger!

Sat., 9/29/18, 3:30–4:30pm @ MCPL Wausau

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CWBF: The Fall of Wisconsin with Author Dan Kaufman

Teen & Adult Event The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome writer Dan Kaufman, author of "The Fall of Wisconsin," to discuss his book on the state of Badger politics!

Sat., 9/29/18, 7–8:30pm @ UW Center for Civic Engagement

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Cotton Swab Flowers

Teen & Adult Event Join us for this fun and creative craft project, where we'll transform some simple household items into beautiful flowers! Free, with all supplies provided.

Tue., 10/2/18, 4:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Hatley

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Haunted Central Wisconsin

Teen & Adult Event Hear tales about paranormal occurrences from around central Wisconsin and investigations done by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society!

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Fall Craft Event

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Get in the fall spirit and create your own unique craft!

Wed., 10/10/18, 3:30–6:30pm @ MCPL Marathon City

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Passport Event

Teen & Adult Event Drop-in Apply for a U.S. passport locally during this special one-day-only application event! Appointments are highly recommended but not required.

Mon., 10/22/18, 3–7pm @ MCPL Spencer

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MCPL Documentary Night: "In Search of America"

Teen & Adult Event Join us for a free screening of a documentary featuring Americans from all walks of life talking about what matters to them most, and meet the film's director!