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Athens Book Club: “The Orphan Collector” by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Tues. 8/8. Join us at our Athens Branch each month to discuss a variety of books with other literary enthusiasts and our Branch staff! In August, they’ll discuss Wiseman’s 2020 novel “The Orphan Collector.” 2:00 p.m. 715-257-7292. [MCPL Athens]

Edgar Book Club: “Westering Women” by Sandra Dallas
Tues. 8/8. Take part in a lively discussion with other book lovers and the library staff each month during their book club meetings! In August, the group will discuss Dallas’ 2020 novel. 12:00 p.m. 715-352-3155. [MCPL Edgar]

Hatley Book Club: “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
Tues. 8/8. Each month book club participants and our Hatley Branch staff discuss a wide range of featured selections. In August, the group will meet outside (weather permitting) to discuss Hannah’s acclaimed novel. 1:00 p.m. 715-446-3537. [MCPL Hatley]

Marathon City Book Club: “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson
Mon. 8/14. Join fellow readers and the library staff in August for a discussion of Jandy Nelson’s Printz Award-winning young adult novel, “I’ll Give You The Sun.” 5:45 p.m. 715-443-2775. [MCPL Marathon City]

Stratford Book Club: “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes
Wed. 8/16. Join us for August’s book club at the library and a discussion of Linda Holmes’ 2019 novel. New people always welcome – just read the book and show up! 1:00 p.m. 715-687-4420. [MCPL Stratford]

Mosinee Book Club: “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” by Lori Gottlieb
Mon. 8/21. Join the library staff and other book lovers for engaging discussions of a variety of books each month! In August, we’ll talk about Gottlieb’s behind-the-scenes look into the world of therapy! 2:00 p.m. 715-693-2144. [MCPL Mosinee]

Rothschild Book Club: “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger
Wed. 8/23. Join the library staff and fellow book lovers each month for a discussion of a variety of books – new and old, fiction and nonfiction! The August selection is Krueger’s 2019 novel. 11:00 a.m. 715-359-6208. [MCPL Rothschild]