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All DayFriday Oct. 23

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, and includes programs for writers of all ages. After a very successful hybrid schedule with both in-person and virtual events…

Various Locations

Words

4:30pm Friday Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Playing With Books" w/ Matt Forbeck

Join New York Times-bestselling author and award-winning game designer Matt Forbeck for a discussion of the intersection of stories and games and how they interact in books.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

6-7pm Friday Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"

Award-winning author Mary Roach will be joined by Michael Perry for a freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation about her newest book, her unusual research undertakings, and a look at her creative process.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:30pm Friday Oct. 23

Remarkable by Shannon Camlek Book Talk

Shannon Camlek reads selections from her book, Remarkable and shares more about her journey that lead to the creation of Home4Healing.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Words

All DaySaturday Oct. 24

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

Various Locations

Words

9:30am Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Redefining the Underdog

Author & reporter Thomas Fuller presents this story of the football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside and how they went from Southern California league championship contenders.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

11am Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: History and Tales of the American Birkebeiner

Learn the fascinating history of the Birkebeiner and its visionary founder — one man’s dream that became the pride of two communities and the talk of the Nordic ski world — as well as the spirit of the race.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

1-2pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: What is True in Fiction?

At this workshop, discuss where story seeds come from and how they change before winding up on a shelf for sale, and explore how much of the writer finds its way onto the page and how writers decide what to keep and what to throw away.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

2:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: The Mysterious Ordinary

Award-winning author Rebecca Kauffman will read from and discuss her latest novel, The Reservation. She'll explore the mysteries that drive the plot of her book.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

4-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: My Personal Favorites: Finding Inspiration in Obsession

Author Layne Fargo will present an inside look at the creation of her novel The Favorites and the fusions of youthful obsessions of Olympic figure skating and Gothic romance.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Epilogue Gathering

Join book festival volunteers and supporters to celebrate the end of the 27th Chippewa Valley Book Festival in the venue space. Food and drink for purchase, camaraderie is free.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

3-5pm Sunday Oct. 25

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

6pm Tuesday Oct. 27

Altoona Rail Readers Silent Book Club

A peaceful hour of reading in the fresh air. Just bring whatever you’re reading and enjoy quiet company under the sky. BYO blanket, chair, and book.

The Yard
Altoona

Words

6-7pm Tuesday Oct. 27

Pages and Pints Book Club

A casual book club hosted by Menomonie Public Library staff. Covered books are listed online.

Brewery Nønic
Menomonie

Words

5:30-6:30pm Thursday Oct. 29

Author Event: "Anchored to Grace"

Anchored to Grace is a carefully researched and refreshingly unbiased exploration of Catholic beliefs, written for readers seeking clarity about Catholicism.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words Spirituality

10am-12:30pm Saturday Oct. 31

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels, offering guidance and practice in "life writing" across genres like autobiographies, blogs, memoirs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words Seniors

3-5pm Sunday Nov. 1

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

3:30-5:30pm Sunday Nov. 1

Book Club @ Makers Studio

A small, laid-back informal book club. For October, they will be discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

Makers' Studio LLC
Eau Claire

Words

6-7pm Monday Nov. 2

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club, try the dishes, and discuss the cookbook.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

10am-12:30pm Saturday Nov. 7

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels, offering guidance and practice in "life writing" across genres like autobiographies, blogs, memoirs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words Seniors

3-5pm Sunday Nov. 8

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-8pm Monday Nov. 9

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

The instructor—an award-winning author who offers decades of teaching, writing, editing, and publishing experience—will provide encouragement and guidance as you write your own story.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Words Seniors

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

November Adventures in History Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme. It seeks to create a sense of community, conversation, and connection. For more information check out cvmuseum.com/Events/Book Club.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History Words

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

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Newcomers always welcome.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

5-8pm Wednesday Nov. 11

The Valley Silent Book Club

Read silently together as a community. Bring your own book to read, order yourself a beverage and enjoy the calm atmosphere. All are welcome.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

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27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Playing With Books" w/ Matt Forbeck

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"

Remarkable by Shannon Camlek Book Talk

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Redefining the Underdog

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: History and Tales of the American Birkebeiner

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: What is True in Fiction?

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: The Mysterious Ordinary

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: My Personal Favorites: Finding Inspiration in Obsession

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Epilogue Gathering

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

Altoona Rail Readers Silent Book Club

Pages and Pints Book Club

Author Event: "Anchored to Grace"

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

Book Club @ Makers Studio

Cookbook Club

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

November Adventures in History Book Club

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

The Valley Silent Book Club

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