Due to the "Safer At Home" order by Gov. Evers, all three locations of the La Crosse Public Library are closed to the public. During this time, all book drops will be closed. Patrons are encouraged to keep materials that are due until we reopen. Digital services are still be available during this time. Wi-Fi at all three locations will still be available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There is no password, just accept terms and conditions. Library leadership is determining what services can be offered while the physical locations are closed, as well as what ways we can assist the broader community during this time. Patrons are encouraged to check our website (lacrosselibrary.org) and social media for updates.
Although our buildings may be closed to the public, we are still here to serve the residents of La Crosse, in the following ways:
Digital Services, such as Overdrive, Hoopla and Kanopy, available to City of La Crosse and Wisconsin residents can be found here.
Reference email (refdesk@lacrosselibrary.org), Phone (608-789-7122) and E-Chat will be available Monday through Sunday from 9AM-5PM.
Youth Services staff will be checking the department email: yservicesstaff@lacrosselibrary.org. See the Learn and Play tab under Children & Teens for links to activites and learning you can do with children during this time
Archives will be answering email questions at: archives@lacrosselibrary.org
If your library card is expired, please contact refdesk@lacrosselibrary.org or 608-789-7122 to update it.
Please allow 24 hours for a response to your email questions.
Find the latest COVID-19 Information and Resources here.
We recently kicked off our new and improved 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, now featuring one of our favorite characters, the Very Hungry Caterpillar. This free, self-paced program encourages adults to read 1000 books with their child (ages 0-5) before they enter school. Reading together is not only fun, it also gives your child an awesome jumpstart on success in school.
