Who We Are

Locations & Hours:

(608) 789-7100

800 Main Street

La Crosse, WI 54601

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

(608) 789-7102

1552 Kane Street

La Crosse, WI 54603

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Tue: 10:00am-2:00pm

Wed: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Thu: 2:00pm-6:00pm

(608) 789-7103

1307 16th Street South

La Crosse, WI 54601

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Mon: 10:00am-2:00pm

Tue: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-2:00pm

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Our mission is to help the La Crosse community evolve, adapt, and thrive.

Our Vision

We envision the La Crosse Public Library as the knowledge creation center of a vibrant community, offering experience-rich spaces developed by and for our citizens and visitors.

Library History

Established in 1888, the La Crosse Public Library (LPL) serves the citizens of the entire Coulee Region, through consortial agreement, and is the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System. La Crosse Public Library, with its flagship facility on Main Street, and two community libraries, provides a full range of library services and programs.