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Words

10:30-11:15am Saturday Feb. 14

A Very Special Story Time: Valentine's Edition

They'll read a book or two about love, plus Dotter's friend Alena has organized a fun craft for all of you sweet readers.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

Words

11am-1pm Saturday Feb. 14

Meet the Author - Jeremiah Bass

During the Cozy Cocoa Crawl, drop in to meet author Jeremiah Bass. He'll have books for sale and signing.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

10am-noon Tuesday Feb. 17

Word Weavers (Altoona Public Library Writer's Group)

Share and give feedback to help other writers become the best they can. Bring original work to share, up to 1,000 words. Writing prompts available.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

6:15-8pm Wednesday Feb. 18

Book Launch & Signing with Melissa Faliveno

Melissa Faliveno's highly anticipated fiction debut, "Hemlock", is out now. Melissa will join us to read from her book, answer your questions, and sign your books.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

Words

6-7pm Thursday Feb. 19

WPR's Wisco Spelling Bee at The Lakely

The WPR Wisco Spelling Bee is a spelling showdown featuring the hardest-to-spell people, places and things from around the Badger State. Hosted by WPR's Rob Ferrett.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Words

10-11:30am Saturday Feb. 21

Page Turners Book Club

A themed book talk where you choose your monthly read and participate in a lively and engaging discussion about books related to the theme.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

noon-4pm Saturday Feb. 21

Boozy Book Fair - Romance Edition

Grab a drink and sip while you explore a romance boozy book fair. Local authors, bookish vendors, and more this Valentine's Day season.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Words

6pm Sunday Feb. 22

Collaborate - Vol. IV

Performing as a collective with songs, soundscapes, and spoken word, this event features Luken Callen, Sarah Elstran, Shane Leonard, Simon Cropp, and Chris Gray.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Music Words Comedy

6pm Tuesday Feb. 24

Pages and Pints Book Club

Hosted by staff from the Menomonie Public Library. Books listed online.

Brewery Nønic
Menomonie

Words

6:30pm Tuesday Feb. 24

Food for Thought Book Club

A monthly book club. Copies of discussion titles are available at the library a month in advance. Booklist is posted on library website.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

1-7pm Thursday Feb. 26

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only. Sale is held during library business hours.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

6:15-8pm Thursday Feb. 26

An Author Visit with Jessica Schoettle

Jessica is a prolific author of six books, wife, mother, photographer, consultant, and storyteller.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

Words

9am-5:30pm Friday Feb. 27

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only. Sale is held during library business hours.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

9am-1pm Saturday Feb. 28

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only. Sale is held during library business hours.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

6-7:30pm Monday Mar. 2

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club. During the meeting, discuss the cookbook and try different dishes. Book List on Website.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink

7:30pm Thursday Mar. 5

The Forum Series presents Connie Walker

Named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2024, Connie Walker has spent over two decades shedding light on often overlooked Indigenous stories.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Mar. 10

March Adventures in History Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme. The book for March is "Empire of The Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches"

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

7pm Thursday Mar. 12

American Birkebeiner Book Talk Featuring Author Jerry Poling

Join author Jerry Poling in chatting about his book "American Birkebeiner", a book about the 50-year history of North America's largest cross-country ski race.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Words Outdoors

11am-3pm Saturday Mar. 14

Escape to Camp Nawakwa for a day of reading and relaxation! Join other book lovers for a day of shared silence and literary connection at Camp Nawakwa. Bring your own books, a cozy blanket, and your sense of adventure.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Words

4-6pm Saturday Mar. 14

Poetry & Pi(e) 2026: A Taste of Home

Hearing readings by local poet Meghan Bennett, former Wisconsin poet laureate Max Garland, and outgoing Wausau Poet Laureate Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee, all with a slice of pie.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words Food & Drink

7-9pm Saturday Mar. 14

Written/Spoken

Open mic night at the Chippewa Valley Museum for true-ish (or not) tellings of written or impromptu story telling. The theme for this program is "What World is This?".

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:30pm Monday Mar. 16