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3-5pm Sunday Aug. 23

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 Aug. 23

Book Club @ Makers Studio

A small, laid-back informal book club. For August, they will be discussing The Mad Wife by Meagan Church.

Makers’ Studio
Eau Claire

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6pm Tuesday Aug. 25

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

6-8pm Tuesday Aug. 25

2026 Author Jumpstart

Want to write a book but don't know where to begin? Do you have a manuscript written but aren't sure what the next steps are? Afraid that you'll lose money to a scam? All of these questions and much more will all be addressed in the course. Whether you want to write a family memoir, nonfiction book, or a complete work of fiction, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to move forward.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Words

6-7:30pm Wednesday Aug. 26

Book Club hosted by Kaleidoscope Soul

Come for the stories, stay for the community, and maybe have some tacos. Discuss "In The Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado

Tacos Juanita Mexican Restaurant
Altoona

Words

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Aug. 26

Lost Treasures of Wisconsin

Join authors Tom and Kristi Manus for an engaging talk about their latest travel guide.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

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9am-noon Saturday Aug. 29

BookBike at the Farmers Market

Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and more.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Words

3-5pm Sunday Aug. 30

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

6-8pm Tuesday Sep. 1

2026 Author Jumpstart

Want to write a book but don't know where to begin? Do you have a manuscript written but aren't sure what the next steps are? Afraid that you'll lose money to a scam? All of these questions and much more will all be addressed in the course. Whether you want to write a family memoir, nonfiction book, or a complete work of fiction, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to move forward.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Words

6:30-8pm Tuesday Sep. 1

"Recommended If You Like: A Novel" Book Event

Join author Adam Voith to celebrate his latest novel "Recommended if You Like." Adam will be joined in conversation by Nikolas Butler, and give away free copies of the book.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Words

9am-noon Saturday Sep. 5

BookBike at the Farmers Market

Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and more.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Words

3-5pm Sunday Sep. 6

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

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

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

11am-1pm Thursday Sep. 10

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words

9am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

BookBike at the Farmers Market

Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and more.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Words

10:30am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

Bring Your Own Book Club

Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

4-5:30pm Saturday Sep. 12

Back to School Special

Chippewa Valley educators share powerful, funny, and heartfelt stories about the larger lessons learned in the classroom, accompanied by live music.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Music Words

3-5pm Sunday Sep. 13

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

11am-1pm Thursday Sep. 17

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words

2-3pm Thursday Sep. 17

Author Visit with Jim Anderson

After author and endurance athlete was told he was too old to run a marathon in every state, he did it anyway, chronicling the journey in "Discovering America One Marathon at a Time."

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

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