Silent Reading Club
Led by Sara. Folks can have some quiet reading time in the shop and then stay to talk with the group about what they read if they want.
Be among the first to get your hands on the latest in Sarah J. Maas’ ACOTAR series!
Featuring:
ACOTAR-themed refreshments from Through the Looking Glass & Cheesecakes from Megan
Block printing courtesy of Bite Size Studio
Activities & crafts
Books available to purchase at midnight + Mead staff will have copies for checkout
Preorders are recommended in advance through WordHaven. Email: words@wordhaven-bookhouse.com
Grief can be one of the most personal experiences we will ever have and can shape our lives in a myriad of ways. We can find comfort with our support systems, our community, and/or our cultures.
Some of our losses are recent and others happened years ago. A loss can be the death of someone whom we loved and/or a break-up, move, etc.
Grief Healers isn't about fixing grief; It is about creating a space to acknowledge how it impacts us and how to nurture hope alongside it. Healing doesn't mean forgetting; it allows us to carry our loss while also continuing to grow.
Join us for support and community. All are welcome.
Join us for Death Cafe: an opportunity to ask questions and process the dying process in a calm, open, and supportive environment. Facilitated by Dorothy McElroy.
This month, we will be talking about: The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman (Purchase online from Bookshop.org or from (Libro.fm)
Everyone is welcome- whether you have read/listened to the entire book, have read/listened to part of it, and/or are just curious to learn more (heads up: there will be spoilers).
The brand-new series from the bestselling author of Practical Magic, following two brilliant young women in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, as they become immersed in a mysterious secret group of witches at Radcliffe known as the Lilith Society.
Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed Eve for the sins of the world. That was when we began to meet in the name of Lilith, Adam’s first wife—banished for refusing to do as she was told.
We Fly Together…
By the 1950s, Cambridge, Massachusetts feels far removed from the legendary witch trials that marked its early days as a colony. Ava, a bright young woman from a small town in Maine, arrives for her first year at Radcliffe College. There, she meets Lauren, her opposite in every way—the wild and brazen daughter of a wealthy and well-established Cambridge family. But the two have more in common than they think. Both are recruited by the Lilith Society, a secret organization of witches at Radcliffe dating back to colonial times. As they learn more about their legacy, Ava and Lauren form a close bond that is put to the test as they learn to navigate their new power, friendship, and love.
While Radcliffe seems like a safe haven, the shadow of McCarthyism looms large, an ever-present threat to the flourishing creative and intellectual life in Cambridge. And as girls from the Lilith Society begin to go missing, Ava and Lauren realize the witch trials of the past may not be as deeply buried as they once believed.
Open Coworking w/ Sheboygan Study Hall
Got an email you’ve been putting off or an appointment you’ve been trying to schedule all week? This is the place to finally get it done.
Open coworking is a casual gathering for students, remote workers, and anyone who needs a little accountability to help check things off their to-do list. Drop in during this hour and a half of social coworking so you can finally finish those tasks you've been dreading. We’re here to make it fun!
Bring your laptop or any other work tools you need. Snacks and drinks are welcome, and there will also be refreshments available for purchase at WordHaven.
P.S. — If you’re looking for a more structured, focused experience, try our Structured Coworking meetups. More info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591080286733
This month folks will be discussing grief is a sneaky bitch (from September) AND From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty. You can purchase books in the shop, at our online bookshop, or the audio version from Libro.fm.
This is a facilitated community book club that invites open, thoughtful conversation around death, dying, grief, and the many ways these experiences shape our lives. Through shared reading and guided discussion, we create space to explore topics that are often avoided, yet deeply human.
Books are selected in advance and shared ahead of time, allowing participants to join when a particular title or theme resonates with them. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop in based on interest in the current reading.
This group is open to all and welcomes a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. Mortal Matters is not a grief support or counseling group, but rather a reflective, discussion-based gathering centered on curiosity, connection, and learning together.
Held on the last Saturday of the month from 11am - 1pm
Practice reading and using tarot spreads! You may bring your own decks and books. If you don’t have a deck to use, one can be provided.
Hosted by Amanda Bergemann from COLORFLOW Healing
This month folks will be discussing: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. (Purchase online from bookshop.org or libro.fm)
Everyone is welcome! This is a FREE event.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD AND STONEWALL BOOK AWARD • From acclaimed author Malinda Lo comes a gripping, tender coming-of-age novel exploring identity, queerness, and historical upheaval set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the 1950s.
“Lush, ambitious and layered, Malinda Lo’s sweeping historical novel is the queer romance we’ve been waiting for.”—Ms. Magazine
Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Suddenly, everything seemed possible.
But America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.
Meticulously researched, emotionally stirring, and startlingly brave, Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a standout work of historical fiction that has taken the world by storm.
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature • A Michael L. Printz Honor Book • A We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor Book • A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist • A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Century
Writers Circle at WordHaven BookHouse offers local writers a comfortable place to share and develop their work, receive feedback and guidance, encourage and support other writers, and discuss all aspects of the writing process. Open to all forms of writing and all experience levels. Free to attend.
Writers Circle will meet at WordHaven the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8pm. The circle will be led by published author and award-winning book designer, Erika Block, owner of Gray House Publishing.
Photo by Frank Juarez
Spanish Speaking Club
A welcoming, community-based space open to all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. Each session is designed to help participants build confidence in Spanish through conversation, listening, reading, writing, and interactive activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sessions may also include cultural themes from across the Spanish-speaking world—such as music, film, and everyday life—using short readings, audio, and creative prompts to spark conversation and connection.
Edgar Ulloa Lujan, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakeland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University and an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.
He is a bilingual poet, composer, and multimedia artist whose work brings together music, writing, and performance. His creative project Mi Juaritos explores memory, identity, and border experience through poetry, sound, and digital media.
As an educator, he focuses on language, culture, and community, and is especially interested in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn Spanish through conversation, cultural exploration, and shared creative experience.
Local Author, Zakia Rahman, will share her children’s book with you: From Street to Safe Haven-The Rescue of Troy.
From Street to Safe Haven - The Rescue of Troy is a true rescue story of a little street dog who met with a terrible accident and was left to die on the streets.S he was taken to an animal shelter, eventually the shelter became her place of joy and comfort.
This book reflects the importance of animal shelters in our communities. Parents who want their children to learn about animal rescue, animal shelters, and how children can be kind to animals, this book can be your ideal choice.The story is perfectly suited for kids who enjoy uplifting tales of kindness and empathy.
Zakia Rahman is a children’s book author dedicated to writing heartwarming stories that teach young readers about empathy and kindness for all non human beings.She is passionate about advocating for animals through her writings in newspapers and journals.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology,MBA in Human Resources and a PG diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations and also has a certification in Veterinary Assistant.She is a former HR professional and had worked in the Sheboygan school district as a substitute teacher.She truly enjoyed working with the companion animals when she was employed with the Sheboygan Animal Hospital.
She lives in Sheboygan with her husband and two kids, Ayaz and Hope. When not spinning stories to inspire the next generation of animal advocates, Zakia can be found exploring the outdoors or spending time with her family.She adores gardening and singing.
Grief can be one of the most personal experiences we will ever have and can shape our lives in a myriad of ways. We can find comfort with our support systems, our community, and/or our cultures.
Some of our losses are recent and others happened years ago. A loss can be the death of someone whom we loved and/or a break-up, move, etc.
Grief Healers isn't about fixing grief; It is about creating a space to acknowledge how it impacts us and how to nurture hope alongside it. Healing doesn't mean forgetting; it allows us to carry our loss while also continuing to grow.
Join us for support and community. All are welcome.
Wisconsin Author, Amanda K, will be here to share her new book with you!
If you are “sober-curious”—if you have ever wondered what it would be like to stop drinking, if you ever wondered if you are “bad enough,” this book is for you.
If you are someone on a sober journey, this book is for you. Amanda wants you to know that you are not alone. She wants you to know that your experiences and struggles and thoughts and emotions and triumphs are valid, and she wants to struggle and celebrate together.
If you are a loved one of someone struggling with addiction, or a loved one trying to support someone on a sober journey, this book is also for you.
This book will take you on a journey from the day Amanda admitted she needed to do something to fix her drinking problem and the thousand days after. Follow her journey through a lens of transparency and vulnerability as she recounts the emotions, the struggles, the lessons, and the triumphs of being on a sober mission.
Amanda K is an author, speaker, and sober champion who has called Wisconsin home for the past nine years. She has a creative writing degree from Marshall University and a Master's in Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has dreamed of being a published author since the age of 10, and Comma Day is the realization of that lifelong dream. When not writing, she enjoys being near water (especially Lake Michigan), hiking (she is currently trying to complete 40 hikes in a year), competitive puzzling, and volunteering.
Love writing, but tired of toiling away all by your lonesome? Come to the Sunday Writing Club!
Hosted once a month at WordHaven BookHouse, the Sunday Writing Club is the perfect place for wordsmiths of all genres to meet other writers and put words on the page. During our time together, we’ll each work on our own projects while listening to some music. Don’t have any projects you're working on? No worries – you’re welcome to start a new project, using your own ideas or one of the provided writing prompts! Afterward, we'll provide an open space for authors to (optionally) share their work (limit 1,000 words).
The club is led by local writer and Zinester, Ryan Gonzalez, and while it is FREE, donations of any size are welcome to keep it going.
Love writing, but tired of toiling away all by your lonesome? Come to the Sunday Writing Club!
Hosted once a month at WordHaven BookHouse, the Sunday Writing Club is the perfect place for wordsmiths of all genres to meet other writers and put words on the page. During our time together, we’ll each work on our own projects while listening to some music. Don’t have any projects you're working on? No worries – you’re welcome to start a new project, using your own ideas or one of the provided writing prompts! Afterward, we'll provide an open space for authors to (optionally) share their work (limit 1,000 words).
The club is led by local writer and Zinester, Ryan Gonzalez, and while it is FREE, donations of any size are welcome to keep it going.
Latin American Haiku: Small Poems, Big Images
Join Edgar Ulloa for a short bilingual creative writing workshop exploring haiku in Latin America. We will read brief examples by writers such as José Juan Tablada, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Benedetti, and others who adapted the Japanese form in distinctive ways. Together we will look at image, rhythm, observation, surprise, and the relationship between a few words and a larger world. No previous experience with poetry or Spanish is required. Participants will write several short poems in Spanish, English, or bilingually, and anyone who wishes may share one during the Open Mic afterward.
Haiku latinoamericano: poemas pequeños, imágenes grandes
Acompaña a Edgar Ulloa en un breve taller bilingüe de escritura creativa dedicado al haiku en América Latina. Leeremos ejemplos cortos de autores como José Juan Tablada, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Benedetti y otros escritores que adaptaron la forma japonesa de maneras muy particulares. Exploraremos la imagen, el ritmo, la observación, la sorpresa y la capacidad de unas pocas palabras para abrir un mundo más amplio. No se necesita experiencia previa con poesía ni con el español. Los participantes escribirán varios poemas breves en español, inglés o de manera bilingüe, y quien quiera podrá compartir uno durante el Open Mic.
Edgar Ulloa Lujan, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakeland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University and an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.
He is a bilingual poet, composer, and multimedia artist whose work brings together music, writing, and performance. His creative project Mi Juaritos explores memory, identity, and border experience through poetry, sound, and digital media.
As an educator, he focuses on language, culture, and community, and is especially interested in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn Spanish through conversation, cultural exploration, and shared creative experience.
TBD will be joining us tonight with information and resources!
Open Coworking w/ Sheboygan Study Hall
Got an email you’ve been putting off or an appointment you’ve been trying to schedule all week? This is the place to finally get it done.
Open coworking is a casual gathering for students, remote workers, and anyone who needs a little accountability to help check things off their to-do list. Drop in during this hour and a half of social coworking so you can finally finish those tasks you've been dreading. We’re here to make it fun!
Bring your laptop or any other work tools you need. Snacks and drinks are welcome, and there will also be refreshments available for purchase at WordHaven.
P.S. — If you’re looking for a more structured, focused experience, try our Structured Coworking meetups. More info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591080286733
Wisconsin Author, Traveler, and Blogger will be here to share and sign her new book with you!
Venture to remote islands in the Great Lakes, traverse bluffs along the Mississippi River, and explore tranquil waterfalls in Scenic Natural Wonders of Wisconsin. From the popular West Bluff Trail at Devil’s Lake State Park to the unexpected Morgan Falls in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin’s outdoors offer something for every nature enthusiast.
Throughout the pages of this book, discover Wisconsin in all four seasons. Explore a frozen waterfall at Willow River State Park and spot signs of spring at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Enjoy summer sunsets at Pebble Beach in Door County and observe spectacular fall colors from the observation tower along Castle Mound Nature Trail.
Wisconsin native and travel writer Lily Comp gives you a new perspective on Wisconsin’s outdoors, sharing more than 80 of the state’s beloved spaces and lesser-known gems. Whether you want a strenuous hike with scenic views or an easy-access rock formation, this guidebook offers it all. Dive in and discover your next outdoor adventure!
Lily Comp is a lifelong Wisconsinite who loves road tripping throughout the state. In her free time, you can find Lily enjoying hiking trails, exploring a state park, or browsing local boutiques. She shares her love of Wisconsin destinations through her blog, officetooutdoors.com. She hopes this book provides a guide to both locals and visitors searching for their next Wisconsin outdoor adventure.
Wisconsin Author, D. Lieber, will be here to meet you and sign books!
Her magic comes naturally. His is synthetic. Their different approaches could get one of them killed.
Wisconsin, 2050. Kallista Marquis doesn't expect much anymore. When poor air quality and undrinkable water are everyday problems, the pessimistic gardener is just glad to have a roof over her head. But when a handsome glassblower informs her she's a natural witch, she eagerly learns the illicit craft as she discovers her ability to finally impact the world.
Fort Meade. Evan Wells should be thrilled with his special assignment. Desperate to keep taking the wish-granting drug that makes him feel invincible, the Army specialist focuses on hunting down naturals and avoiding the snarky yet attractive private who hardly gives him a moment's peace. But when his lack of progress again threatens a court-martial, his spiraling anxiety endangers more than he's willing to risk.
Trapped by the economic, governmental, and environmental pressures of their time, these opposing sides believe magic is the only glimmer of hope either of them has. But is that power worth it? Is it worth dying for? Is it worth killing for?
Uncertainty, love, secrets, and sorcery tangle the threads of fate in this slice-of-life dystopian fantasy.
D. Lieber has a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
Sheboygan Author, Eugene Helenson, will be here to share his new book, Ocho, with you!
OCHO is an octopus. An orange octopus who wants to learn how to fly. This is a story about believing in oneself.
Created for parents who love to read to their children, and children who love to be read to, OCHO is a fantastic tale of resilience and perseverance, of setting goals, working hard, and staying true to who you are.
Lovingly written and hand-illustrated from scratch by a real person, OCHO brings the reader into the journey and invites them to think, question, imagine, wonder, and help solve. It tempts them deliciously to be a participant in the story, employing creativity, critical thinking, and constructive problem-solving strategies throughout, as they imagine how our hero might achieve his lofty goals.
Written in the rhythm and rhyming spirit of Dr. Seuss, Mother Goose, and Shel Silverstein, OCHO is designed to be read aloud. It teaches young readers and writers that a story is more than just what you say — it can also be how you say it. Our tale introduces young readers to some big, juicy, crunchy new words and shows children how much fun can be had with language, and the wondrous adventures one can find by asking the magical question: “What if…”
Bold, vivid, original illustrations bring OCHO’s undersea world to life — introducing readers to his aquatic friends and the vast array of marine creatures he meets along his journey. These hand-drawn illustrations are inspired by and pay humble homage to the meticulously brilliant works of Chris Van Allsburg, Maurice Sendak, and all profoundly gifted traditional artists.
Ultimately, OCHO is a playful tale with a strong message, created to inspire young minds — respecting children’s intelligence, creativity, and aesthetic sensibilities. All while deepening a young reader’s love for and appreciation of literature.
Author and illustrator Eugene Helenson spent the first fifty-eight years of his life not writing children’s books. Then along came OCHO — the tale of an octopus who wants to learn to fly. This is a story about believing in oneself. Created for parents who love to read to their children, and children who love to be read to, OCHO is a fantastic tale of resilience and perseverance, of setting goals, working hard, and staying true to who you are.
Amanda Cupcake will be here from 10-1 to help us celebrate Small Business Saturday!
Writers Circle at WordHaven BookHouse offers local writers a comfortable place to share and develop their work, receive feedback and guidance, encourage and support other writers, and discuss all aspects of the writing process. Open to all forms of writing and all experience levels. Free to attend.
Writers Circle will meet at WordHaven the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8pm. The circle will be led by published author and award-winning book designer, Erika Block, owner of Gray House Publishing.
Photo by Frank Juarez
Wisconsin Author, Lorisa Wiedenhelt, will be here to tell you about her new book: Charly’s Volcano.
Twelve-year-old Charly wishes life could stay the same forever. Last year, she and her best friends were inseparable, spending every free moment together. But seventh grade changes everything. Wyatt joins the basketball team, and June becomes a cheerleader. Suddenly, Charly feels left behind and lonely while her best friends make new connections.
As friendships shift, bullies strike, and the grief of losing her parents still lingers in her heart, Charly begins to feel a volcano of anger and sadness growing inside her. With the help of her wise granny, her fun-loving uncle, and a caring school counselor, Charly must learn that growing up means facing change instead of fighting it.
With a background in Special Education, Lorisa D. Wiedenheft is now pursuing her dream career of being a children’s author. Her middle grade verse novel, The Oasis, won a silver medal from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. She also has two poetry collections, Love Complications and Reflections, and her poetry has been featured in Creative Wisconsin, Bramble, Gilded Weathervane, and Remington Review.
Lorisa enjoys matcha lattes, supporting the Milwaukee Bucks, and going to the beach. When not writing, she’s either curled up with a book, working on an embroidery project, or rewatching Gilmore Girls. Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains, she now lives in Wauwatosa, WI with her husband, two boys, and sweet dog Olaf.
Grief can be one of the most personal experiences we will ever have and can shape our lives in a myriad of ways. We can find comfort with our support systems, our community, and/or our cultures.
Some of our losses are recent and others happened years ago. A loss can be the death of someone whom we loved and/or a break-up, move, etc.
Grief Healers isn't about fixing grief; It is about creating a space to acknowledge how it impacts us and how to nurture hope alongside it. Healing doesn't mean forgetting; it allows us to carry our loss while also continuing to grow.
Join us for support and community. All are welcome.
Join PW Pride in Port Washington for a Book Speed Dating Event! (You will be dating the books, not the people.) Learn about new releases and have the opportunity to chat about them in good company.
FROM PW PRIDE
SWIPE RIGHT ON YOUR NEXT FAVORITE BOOK
Tired of the same old reading list? It’s time to SPICE things up!
Join us for BOOK SPEED DATING WITH TEA and TAG your book-loving bestie who needs a little literary romance in their life! You never know… your next literary obsession could be just one table away!
Sip on delicious teas from The Spice & Tea Exchange
Meet books from different genres in a curated speed-round of book previews
Chat, discover, and mingle with fellow book lovers in a cozy, fun, and chill setting
Enjoy light snacks while you search for THE ONE (the book, of course! )
Find a cozy book for winter or that PERFECT holiday gift for someone special
Details
December 11
6:00–8:00 PM
Port Washington State Bank Community Room
218 E. Washington St., Port Washington
$20 per person
IMPORTANT: Tickets must be purchased by Dec 6th, and spots are LIMITED! Don’t wait until the last chapter to claim your spot.
GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/.../tick.../book-speed-dating-with-tea
Thank you to the Spice & Tea Exchange for donating tea and helping make this event extra special!
PW Pride is proud to partner withWordHaven BookHouse, LLC for this event!
TBD will be joining us tonight with information and resources!
923 N 8th St
$15
Debra Hall is a Racine poet whose work explores the intersection of love, loss, and the sacred ordinary. What the Current Cannot Swallow is her debut chapbook published by Write Where We Belong Press, Canada. Hall serves as president of the Kenosha/Racine Poet Laureate program and she was Racine Poet Laureate from 2020-2022. Her poems have appeared in Bramble Literary Magazine, Moss Piglet, Wisconsin Poets' Calendar(s), and A Wreath of Golden Laurels by Local Gems Press.
She leads grief writing workshops to support grief processing through poetry and creates writing communities that assist in healing after the death of a loved one or pet. As a retired high school teacher, she has over 7 years of teaching experience.
Safe Harbor will be joining us tonight with information and resources!
Latin American Haiku: Small Poems, Big Images
Join Edgar Ulloa for a short bilingual creative writing workshop exploring haiku in Latin America. We will read brief examples by writers such as José Juan Tablada, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Benedetti, and others who adapted the Japanese form in distinctive ways. Together we will look at image, rhythm, observation, surprise, and the relationship between a few words and a larger world. No previous experience with poetry or Spanish is required. Participants will write several short poems in Spanish, English, or bilingually, and anyone who wishes may share one during the Open Mic afterward.
Haiku latinoamericano: poemas pequeños, imágenes grandes
Acompaña a Edgar Ulloa en un breve taller bilingüe de escritura creativa dedicado al haiku en América Latina. Leeremos ejemplos cortos de autores como José Juan Tablada, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Benedetti y otros escritores que adaptaron la forma japonesa de maneras muy particulares. Exploraremos la imagen, el ritmo, la observación, la sorpresa y la capacidad de unas pocas palabras para abrir un mundo más amplio. No se necesita experiencia previa con poesía ni con el español. Los participantes escribirán varios poemas breves en español, inglés o de manera bilingüe, y quien quiera podrá compartir uno durante el Open Mic.
Edgar Ulloa Lujan, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakeland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University and an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.
He is a bilingual poet, composer, and multimedia artist whose work brings together music, writing, and performance. His creative project Mi Juaritos explores memory, identity, and border experience through poetry, sound, and digital media.
As an educator, he focuses on language, culture, and community, and is especially interested in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn Spanish through conversation, cultural exploration, and shared creative experience.
Love writing, but tired of toiling away all by your lonesome? Come to the Sunday Writing Club!
Hosted once a month at WordHaven BookHouse, the Sunday Writing Club is the perfect place for wordsmiths of all genres to meet other writers and put words on the page. During our time together, we’ll each work on our own projects while listening to some music. Don’t have any projects you're working on? No worries – you’re welcome to start a new project, using your own ideas or one of the provided writing prompts! Afterward, we'll provide an open space for authors to (optionally) share their work (limit 1,000 words).
The club is led by local writer and Zinester, Ryan Gonzalez, and while it is FREE, donations of any size are welcome to keep it going.
Spanish Speaking Club
A welcoming, community-based space open to all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. Each session is designed to help participants build confidence in Spanish through conversation, listening, reading, writing, and interactive activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sessions may also include cultural themes from across the Spanish-speaking world—such as music, film, and everyday life—using short readings, audio, and creative prompts to spark conversation and connection.
Edgar Ulloa Lujan, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakeland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University and an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.
He is a bilingual poet, composer, and multimedia artist whose work brings together music, writing, and performance. His creative project Mi Juaritos explores memory, identity, and border experience through poetry, sound, and digital media.
As an educator, he focuses on language, culture, and community, and is especially interested in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn Spanish through conversation, cultural exploration, and shared creative experience.
Salem will be here to sell handmade upcycled earrings, wallet chains, silver rings, zines, and weird photography.
I am Salem, I am a queer artist and educator in WI. I like working with all kinds of materials and processes, but I especially love making big weird jewelry! I am starting a new creative endeavor called POGsmithing, where I am upcycling retro toys into wearable art for cool weirdos. I also teach jewelry making here in Sbeboygan, so grab a pamphlet if you are interested in learning silversmithing with me!
My Insta is @pogsmithing and @salem.h.turchan
My Bsky is also pogsmithing
Plymouth Author, Amber Lilyquist, will be here to meet y’all and sign her books!
Saturday, October 17, 11-2 PM.
Elanor Gibson thinks she has it all with her first high school boyfriend, Jason. But their relationship isn’t as genuine as it seems. A week after their rocky breakup, Jason’s body is found torn apart in the woods.
His death shakes the residents of Deer Lake, a small town in southeastern Wisconsin. This sort of violence had never occurred in their community. While the police do their best to keep things calm and quiet, the students start pointing fingers—some of them at Elanor. She and her friends, Vicky and Jae, begin their own investigation to clear her name.
As they work to uncover the truth, fiction and reality begin to blur. Something more terrifying is afoot than a simple murder. A hunter is stalking its prey.
Amber Lilyquist graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Creative Writing and English. At the age of sixteen, she wrote her first book, which sparked a lifelong passion for the craft. Fifteen years later, she released her debut novel, The Bloodletter’s Shepherd. Nestled quietly in small-town Wisconsin, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and sphynx cat. Her hobbies include cooking delicious meals, visiting theme parks, and playing horror video games.
Local Poet, Tracey Ludvik, will be here to share and sign her new book!
Phases of the Wayward Moon is about one woman's harrowing and mystical life journey under the undeniable influence of the moon and natural world. Part one depicts a young, fragile girl with a growing awareness of a complex society and her place in it. In part two, her relationship with the moon becomes combative because of the way it makes her bleed, become depressed, and sometimes act cold-heartedly. Meanwhile, she deals with the men who hold power over her life. These poems, which came to the author in dreams, through meditation, or in times of relaxation, reflect life's lessons as she evolves through womanhood. In part three, she becomes an elder who achieves peace and wisdom and carries the message: we are not alone. We have each other and those who love us.
Originally from Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Tracey Ludvik found her voice through writing poetry as a teen. An adventurous spirit and thirst for knowledge called her first to Milwaukee, where she studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, then to the Oregon Valley, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Oregon and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Oregon State University. Tracey has taught sociology coursework in Oregon and at Lakeshore College in Cleveland, Wisconsin. Her first poetry book, Butterfly (LitMedia, 2023), acknowledges her connection to the Ojibwe culture. Her poem Starpower was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2019. Last year, Auschwitz 2004…, took first place in Lakeland University’s annual poetry contest.
Practice reading and using tarot spreads! You may bring your own decks and books. If you don’t have a deck to use, one can be provided.
Hosted by Amanda Bergemann from COLORFLOW Healing
On Saturday, Oct. 10, put on your walking shoes and stroll 8th Street for the inaugural 8th Street Thrift Crawl.
Hosted by the Sheboygan ReStore, this thrift-tastic event includes the ReStore, City Vintage and Thrift, WordHaven BookHouse, Nikki's Nex2New, and Revolution Resale.
Start at one store. Grab a punch card. Buy an item and get your card punched. Repeat at all five stores, then leave your card at the last store for a chance to win one of three prizes:
$100 (one $20 gift card from each store)
$50 (one $10 gift card from each store)
$25 (one $5 gift card from each store)
Enjoy a crisp fall day strolling in downtown Sheboygan as you pick up thrifty wardrobe additions, housewares, books, and what-have you. Support thrifting in Sheboygan!
Saturday, Oct. 10
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Salem's Second-hand Stars are hand-picked & hand-made crafts. To help reduce overproduction, Salem's Second-hand Stars focus heavily on reusing & upcycling second-hand materials.
WordHaven will be having a Pop-Up at Mead Library’s Enchanted Library Event.
Step into a fantasy world at the library! Join us for Enchanted Library, 6–8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, featuring a FREE evening of live music, dancing, snacks, magical crafts and more.
To Register: https://bit.ly/4A2agNE
Writers Circle at WordHaven BookHouse offers local writers a comfortable place to share and develop their work, receive feedback and guidance, encourage and support other writers, and discuss all aspects of the writing process. Open to all forms of writing and all experience levels. Free to attend.
Writers Circle will meet at WordHaven the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8pm. The circle will be led by published author and award-winning book designer, Erika Block, owner of Gray House Publishing.
Photo by Frank Juarez
Gabi Enriquez will be here to chat with you about “all things Maritime”!
Mayor Kennedy from Glendale, WI, will be here to tell us about his experiences and teach us about his new book. He will also answer questions and sign your copies. Mayor Sorenson will share his experiences in local government as well.
American politics feels broken—but the solution isn’t in Washington.
It’s right in our neighborhoods, schools, and city halls. It’s All Local argues that the future of democracy depends on re-engaging people where they live, work, and raise their families.
Bryan Kennedy, Mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin and a national leader in the Democratic Party, draws on decades of experience as an educator, organizer, and elected official to show how local action builds power, restores trust, and strengthens communities. From winning small-town elections to creating networks of engaged neighbors, Kennedy demonstrates how grassroots organizing can save democracy and re-energize the political process.
Unlike books that focus only on national strategies, It’s All Local offers a hands-on roadmap for activists, candidates, and everyday citizens who want to make a difference right now. It is both a wake-up call and a practical guide to rebuilding politics where it matters most—at home.
For anyone who feels disillusioned with politics but still believes in the promise of democracy, this book is a blueprint for action and hope.
Bryan Kennedy is the Mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin, a member of the Democratic National Committee, and a lifelong advocate for community-driven leadership. With decades of experience in education, labor organizing, and public service, Kennedy has dedicated his career to empowering people to make change from the ground up. As both an elected official and former union leader, he understands how local action builds stronger, more connected communities. As the national President of Democratic Municipal Officials,
Kennedy champions collaboration across municipalities to deliver results for everyday citizens. In It’s All Local, he draws on years of practical experience to show how neighbors - not national figures - shape the future.
This month folks will be discussing: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. (Purchase online from bookshop.org or libro.fm)
This session will be led by Camille.
Everyone is welcome! This is a FREE event.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD AND STONEWALL BOOK AWARD • From acclaimed author Malinda Lo comes a gripping, tender coming-of-age novel exploring identity, queerness, and historical upheaval set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the 1950s.
“Lush, ambitious and layered, Malinda Lo’s sweeping historical novel is the queer romance we’ve been waiting for.”—Ms. Magazine
Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Suddenly, everything seemed possible.
But America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.
Meticulously researched, emotionally stirring, and startlingly brave, Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a standout work of historical fiction that has taken the world by storm.
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature • A Michael L. Printz Honor Book • A We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor Book • A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist • A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Century
Silent Reading Club
Led by Sara. Folks can have some quiet reading time in the shop and then stay to talk with the group about what they read if they want.
Open Coworking w/ Sheboygan Study Hall
Got an email you’ve been putting off or an appointment you’ve been trying to schedule all week? This is the place to finally get it done.
Open coworking is a casual gathering for students, remote workers, and anyone who needs a little accountability to help check things off their to-do list. Drop in during this hour and a half of social coworking so you can finally finish those tasks you've been dreading. We’re here to make it fun!
Bring your laptop or any other work tools you need. Snacks and drinks are welcome, and there will also be refreshments available for purchase at WordHaven.
P.S. — If you’re looking for a more structured, focused experience, try our Structured Coworking meetups. More info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591080286733
This month, we will be talking about: the Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen (Purchase online from Bookshop.org or from (Libro.fm)
Everyone is welcome- whether you have read/listened to the entire book, have read/listened to part of it, and/or are just curious to learn more (heads up: there will be spoilers).
The newest next thriller from #1 Bestselling Author Sarah Pekkanen combines a decades-old mystery with spine-tingling paranormal elements in this twisty novel of the seen and unseen.
Extrasensory perception.
The Gift.
A Sixth Sense.
Or something else….
In 1964, four remarkable young women at a prestigious university became the subjects of parapsychology experiments by a visionary scientist. On the cusp of a historic breakthrough, the women mysteriously vanished and the program was erased from history. Decades later, Riley Bell, newly divorced and desperate for a fresh start, accepts a caretaker job for an elderly widow named Betty. Riley steps into a home that is frozen in another era - no microwave, television, or cell phones, and Betty has never heard of the internet. Why has Betty lived in such profound isolation for so many years, and why does she need Riley now? As the story unfolds across two timelines - Betty’s 1960s era of 5 o’clock martinis and high-stakes experiments, and Riley’s quest to uncover the truth about the missing women - old secrets rise to the surface. And the only way to survive is to confront the mystery that has lingered for sixty years.
Grief can be one of the most personal experiences we will ever have and can shape our lives in a myriad of ways. We can find comfort with our support systems, our community, and/or our cultures.
Some of our losses are recent and others happened years ago. A loss can be the death of someone whom we loved and/or a break-up, move, etc.
Grief Healers isn't about fixing grief; It is about creating a space to acknowledge how it impacts us and how to nurture hope alongside it. Healing doesn't mean forgetting; it allows us to carry our loss while also continuing to grow.
Join us for support and community. All are welcome.
Tonight folks will be working on surfing their grief tsunami. All supplies are provided.
Love writing, but tired of toiling away all by your lonesome? Come to the Sunday Writing Club!
Hosted once a month at WordHaven BookHouse, the Sunday Writing Club is the perfect place for wordsmiths of all genres to meet other writers and put words on the page. During our time together, we’ll each work on our own projects while listening to some music. Don’t have any projects you're working on? No worries – you’re welcome to start a new project, using your own ideas or one of the provided writing prompts! Afterward, we'll provide an open space for authors to (optionally) share their work (limit 1,000 words).
The club is led by local writer and Zinester, Ryan Gonzalez, and while it is FREE, donations of any size are welcome to keep it going.
L Maristatter will be visiting to share and sign her new book - which is the second novel in the Tiny Tin Series -with everyone.
Meryn Flint beat the odds. She lives quietly now in her tiny tin house at Shady Dell under the protection of close friends. She’s holding down a good job, dating a wonderful man—and happier than she’d ever imagined a low-caste woman in the Christian States of America could be. But the Reformation Directorate’s ever-changing roster of laws continues to tighten like a giant noose around the theocracy’s women. And every day, increasing numbers of women are pun- ished and brutalized by the Sanctioned
Church . . . in the name of God.
Reeling at the impact on her friends and desperate to bring about real change, Meryn speaks out. Her ideas catch fire among the nation’s women, making her very popular. Very visible. And very dangerous to the Reformation Directorate.
L Maristatter has published fiction and poetry in such diverse markets as The Saturday Evening Post, Defuncted journal, and Persimmon Tree journal. She is a member of The Author’s Guild and Realm Makers. Radical is her second novel.
Spanish Speaking Club
A welcoming, community-based space open to all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. Each session is designed to help participants build confidence in Spanish through conversation, listening, reading, writing, and interactive activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sessions may also include cultural themes from across the Spanish-speaking world—such as music, film, and everyday life—using short readings, audio, and creative prompts to spark conversation and connection.
Edgar Ulloa Lujan, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakeland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University and an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.
He is a bilingual poet, composer, and multimedia artist whose work brings together music, writing, and performance. His creative project Mi Juaritos explores memory, identity, and border experience through poetry, sound, and digital media.
As an educator, he focuses on language, culture, and community, and is especially interested in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn Spanish through conversation, cultural exploration, and shared creative experience.
Divine Channeling by Sondra will be here to give 30 minute Psychic Readings for $50.
Link to sign up and pay.
Writers Circle at WordHaven BookHouse offers local writers a comfortable place to share and develop their work, receive feedback and guidance, encourage and support other writers, and discuss all aspects of the writing process. Open to all forms of writing and all experience levels. Free to attend.
Writers Circle will meet at WordHaven the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8pm. The circle will be led by published author and award-winning book designer, Erika Block, owner of Gray House Publishing.
Photo by Frank Juarez
This month folks will be discussing: Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. (Purchase online.)
This session will be led by Kelsey.
Everyone is welcome! This is a FREE event.
One of Esquire's 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
“A brilliant novel.… [A] savage satire on the distortions of the single and collective minds.”―New York Times
In Anthony Burgess’s influential nightmare vision of the future, where the criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, a teen who talks in a fantastically inventive slang that evocatively renders his and his friends’ intense reaction against their society. Dazzling and transgressive, A Clockwork Orange is a frightening fable about good and evil and the meaning of human freedom. This edition includes the controversial last chapter not published in the first edition, and Burgess’s introduction, “A Clockwork Orange Resucked.”
August’s Book: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
This is a facilitated community book club that invites open, thoughtful conversation around death, dying, grief, and the many ways these experiences shape our lives. Through shared reading and guided discussion, we create space to explore topics that are often avoided, yet deeply human.
Books are selected in advance and shared ahead of time, allowing participants to join when a particular title or theme resonates with them. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop in based on interest in the current reading.
This group is open to all and welcomes a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. Mortal Matters is not a grief support or counseling group, but rather a reflective, discussion-based gathering centered on curiosity, connection, and learning together.
Held on the last Saturday of the month from 11am - 1pm
Handmade by Betsy will be here to sell Bookish Bundles, Cards, and Bookmarks from 10-12.
Silent Reading Club
Led by Sara. Folks can have some quiet reading time in the shop and then stay to talk with the group about what they read if they want.
