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  • September Writing Challenge at Manitowoc Public Library

    Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

    Have you always wanted to write but can’t find the right time to start? How does Monday, September 1 sound? That’s when the September Writing Challenge kicks off at Manitowoc Public Library for Teens and Adults. Pick up your handy Tracking Calendar from the Front Service Desk starting Monday, August 18, and then write every […]

    Participation is Free!
  • Flow State Literary Series

    The Pump House Regional Arts Center 119 King st, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

    A free to attend fresh literary series, a partnership between UW-L’s English department and The Pump House Regional Arts Center. Sept. 23, 2025: Jennifer Loyd Oct. 23, 2025: Ben Percy Nov. 12, 2025: Julie Shoemaker Feb. 17, 2026: Dean Bakopoulis March 31, 2026 Matt Cashion April 23, 2026: Nick Gulig DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED

    Free
  • Central Wisconsin Book Festival

    McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United States +7 more

    The Central Wisconsin Book Festival began in 2017 as an initiative of the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau, WI and takes place annually around the last weekend of September. The festival remains under […]

  • Teen Shelf Care Boxes at Manitowoc Public Library

    Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

    Ready to explore the shelves? Teens between the ages of 11-18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care boxes from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through the Manitowoc Public Library YA stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and unfamiliar—and maybe we’ll even […]

    Participation is Free!
  • James Madison Lecture Series: The Pursuit of Happiness with Jeffrey Rosen

    Brown County Central Library 515 Pine St, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

    The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are excited to present the 2025 James Madison Lecture featuring Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Rosen is also a professor of law at the George Washington University Law School and a […]

  • Poetry Reading

    Drummond Public Library & Historical Museum 14990 Superior Street, Drummond, Wisconsin, United States

    The public is invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum. Audience members first will be invited to share […]

    free
  • Poe-Cessional – A Victorian Halloween Evening

    Start at The Spirit Room at The Mabel Tainter, walk to The Abbey, end at Hive and Hollow 205 Main St E, Menomonie, WI 54751, Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

    A cloaked guide will lead you by lantern light to three stops in Downtown Menomonie: the Spirit Room, The Abbey, and Hive and Hollow. At each stop you’ll hear a […]

    $50
  • Poe at the Point

    Poe at the Point

    Black Point Estate & Gardens W4270 Southland Rd, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States

    Enjoy a glittering sunset cruise on Geneva Lake courtesy of Lake Geneva Cruise Line before docking at this historic Queen Anne manor for an evening of gothic allure and chilling […]

    $68
  • An Evening with David Sedaris

    The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing and audience Q&A. Spend the evening with David Sedaris, one of America’s pre-eminent humorists and satirical […]

    $86.06
  • Poe at the Point

    Poe at the Point

    Black Point Estate & Gardens W4270 Southland Rd, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States

    Enjoy a glittering sunset cruise on Geneva Lake courtesy of Lake Geneva Cruise Line before docking at this historic Queen Anne manor for an evening of gothic allure and chilling […]

    $68
  • Poe at the Point

    Poe at the Point

    Enjoy a glittering sunset cruise on Geneva Lake courtesy of Lake Geneva Cruise Line before docking at this historic Queen Anne manor for an evening of gothic allure and chilling […]

    $68