Books & Authors

Have you always wanted to write a book but haven't had the chance to begin? Or have you started a novel and want to finish? Join the Neenah Public Library for a three hour NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) event. Bring your laptop or writing utensils and get to work in a stress free environment. Featuring games, prizes, and other surprises, this event is perfect for those that want to write and have fun doing it!

This event will take place in the Shattuck Room. No reservation necessary.

Join national best-selling author Sara Richardson (aka Eliza Evans) and wild and spunky cupcake queen Amanda Cupcake for an Ugly Cupcake Party at the Neenah Public Library Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm for a special after-hours event. Sara Richardson will read selections from her latest contemporary romcom, “The Christmas Café” and have signed copies of her book available for purchase. Also, bring a cupcake (store bought or homemade) to participate in the Ugly Cupcake Competition!

Featuring comedy, trivia, and yes, even literary discussion, Short Story Night is the perfect book club for people who don't have time for a book club!

Read the story/stories before each event. Stories can be downloaded below, or copies are available on the second floor of the Neenah Public Library.

Sign up for the brand new Short Story Night newsletter!

Join the Leap into Writing Email List to stay up-to-date with the latest writing prompts, important dates, and writing tips!

Have you ever wanted to write but couldn’t find the time? Or you didn’t know where to start? Or you didn’t think anyone would read your work so what’s the point?

Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waters with Award-Winning Author, Scott Spoolman

The Hidden History & Mystery Behind Charles Dickens Writing 'A Christmas Carol' with Rochelle Pennington, Author, Speaker, and Award-Winning Columnist

This fascinating program takes a close-up look at the literary genius of Charles Dickens, England's most celebrated Victorian novelist, and explores the hidden history behind the author's 1843 Christmas classic.

Featuring comedy, trivia, and yes, even literary discussion, Short Story Night is the perfect book club for people that don't have time for a book club!

Read the story/stories before each event. Stories can be downloaded below, or copies are available on the second floor of the Neenah Public Library.

Sign up for the brand new Short Story Night newsletter!

Amateur detectives welcome!

Join us in the library's Shattuck Community Room. We will share an hour as we discuss Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay. Pick up a physical copy at our second floor reference desk.  If assistance is needed, reach out to our adult reference desk at 920-886-6315 or library@neenahlibrary.org.

Free and no registration necessary.

Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay

Amateur detectives welcome!

Join us in the library's Shattuck Community Room. We will share an hour as we discuss Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay. Pick up a physical copy at our second floor reference desk or borrow the digital copy through hoopla.  If assistance is needed, reach out to our adult reference desk at 920-886-6315 or library@neenahlibrary.org.

Free and no registration necessary.

Amateur detectives welcome!

Join us in the library's Shattuck Community Room. We will share an hour as we discuss To the Hilt by Dick Francis. Pick up a physical copy at our second floor reference desk or borrow the digital audiobook through hoopla.  If assistance is needed, reach out to our adult reference desk at 920-886-6315 or library@neenahlibrary.org.

Free and no registration necessary.

To the Hilt by Dick Francis