Adults

Services for Adults

Whether you're looking to find your next great read, learn how to stream movies and audiobooks, use one of our computers to print, copy or fax, attend a fitness or technology class, or create a masterpiece on the 3D printer - the La Crosse Public Library has something for everyone, at every age! 

If you have a question, we’re here to help!  Stop by the 2nd floor Help Desk, or you can reach us by: 

Looking to connect with your community?  Check out our signature adult program offerings to help you thrive: 

  • Book Clubs: The La Crosse Public Library offers a variety of opportunities to connect with fellow book lovers! 
  • Monday Mornings at Main:  Join us weekly for lifelong learning for ages 50 and better. We'll hear from a new speaker each Monday on a variety of topics ranging from local history, health and wellness, to popular entertainment and more!  
  • Storytime for Adults: Why should children have all the fun?  Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays.

and so much more! 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Event Details:
Starts Tuesday, Feb 6 and runs till May 21, 2024 10:00 AM Community Connections Center 1407 St Andrews St - Call to Register 608.789-7533 This program is instructor lead with up-beat music involved. Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair....
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creation Space Open Lab

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The La Crosse Public Library Creation Space provides an opportunity for the community to explore, create, invent and collaborate with others.  Drop in during open lab to:  Get a brief software overview and find out how we can help ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays at Turtle Stack Brewery. This month's theme focuses on women writers for Women’s History Month. For ages 21+ only. Caution: stories ma...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Overdrive/Libby + Hoopla

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Class, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
OverDrive/Libby + Hoopla - Wednesday, March 20th, 2024  Looking for some help setting up OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla so you can effortlessly read or listen to books on your device? Join this class with your device to become an expert in OverDr...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Brick It!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:
Do you still love LEGOs? So do we! Show the kids how it's done and join us for a night of old-school LEGO fun in our Creation Space. We'll bring the bricks - come ready to build and create! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creation Space Open Lab

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The La Crosse Public Library Creation Space provides an opportunity for the community to explore, create, invent and collaborate with others.  Drop in during open lab to:  Get a brief software overview and find out how we can help ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Class, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:
Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength. In each class participants will explore a variety of seated poses or standing shapes with support of the chair which can improve flexibility, balance, an...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creation Space Open Lab

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The La Crosse Public Library Creation Space provides an opportunity for the community to explore, create, invent and collaborate with others.  Drop in during open lab to:  Get a brief software overview and find out how we can help ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Craft Program - Fabric Carrots

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Come and hand sew three fabric carrots during our Adult Craft Program.  Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024 from 1-3 pm in the creation space.  Registration is required.  Please call 608-789-7122 or email programteam@lacrosselibrary.org...

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Digital Library

Creativebug

Creativebug

Keep your mind active and your hands engaged with Creativebug craft classes and workshops. Available from home to anyone in the Winding Rivers Library System with a library card.

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Digital Public Library of America

Digital Public Library of America

The Digital Public Library of America empowers people to learn, grow, and contribute to a diverse and better-functioning society by maximizing access to our shared history, culture, and knowledge. 

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Hoopla

Hoopla

Hoopla lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on any of your devices! Available to City of La Crosse residents with library cards in good standing. 

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Featured Resources

Gale Courses

Gale Courses

The Winding Rivers Library System libraries offer a wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take online through Gale Courses. As a library card holder in good standing, you have access to these courses at no cost.

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Transparent Languages

Transparent Languages

 Available in 110+ languages, including ESL, learners have the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere. Home use is paid for and available to city of La Crosse residents. 

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