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Eco Makers

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Unleash your creativity with eco-friendly crafts at the North Library.  We'll breathe new life into leftover materials to create fantastic, upcycled art! For all ages.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with eco-friendly crafts at the North Library.  We'll breathe new life into leftover materials to create fantastic, upcycled art! For all ages.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary

Build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks in a fun, free environment. Best for ages 6-11.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

Build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks in a fun, free environment. Best for ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Play Shoppe is a shared time for parents and their children! Join the Parenting Place and enjoy open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play Shoppe is a shared time for parents and their children! Join the Parenting Place and enjoy open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Park Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Family

Designed for all ages, this storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages, this storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

The Magic of Isaiah

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Isaiah’s dynamic, interactive magic show will leave kids and families in awe as he combines incredible illusions with humor and storytelling. Don’t miss this magical adventure!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Performances
Event Details:

Isaiah’s dynamic, interactive magic show will leave kids and families in awe as he combines incredible illusions with humor and storytelling. Don’t miss this magical adventure!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Balkan Blue Folk Music

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adult

Balkan Blue is a collective of musicians delivering complex melodies and danceable acoustic beats from the Balkans and beyond on traditional folk instruments and hand percussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Balkan Blue is a collective of musicians delivering complex melodies and danceable acoustic beats from the Balkans and beyond on traditional folk instruments and hand percussion.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and help young children develop important socialization skills. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bouncing Babies

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pool Storytime- Northside Community Pool

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Family

Designed for all ages.

Show your library card for free admission! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages.

Show your library card for free admission! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pool Storytime- Veteran's Memorial Pool

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Family

Designed for all ages.

Show your library card for free admission! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages.

Show your library card for free admission! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kid Warriors

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary

Get ready for an action-packed adventure! Test your strength, agility, and bravery as you work through our challenging obstacle course at Myrick Park. Who will emerge victorious? Best for ages 6-11. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed adventure! Test your strength, agility, and bravery as you work through our challenging obstacle course at Myrick Park. Who will emerge victorious? Best for ages 6-11. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Puppet Palooza

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Preschool

We have the puppets you put on the show. Come play and create at this celebration of storytelling. Best for ages 0-6.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

We have the puppets you put on the show. Come play and create at this celebration of storytelling. Best for ages 0-6.

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Islands of Brilliance: The Fellowship

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Trustees Room - Main Library at Main Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult

An opportunity for neurodivergent teens and young adults (aged 16 through early 30s) to gather for creative arts-based activities and guided discussions.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Trustees Room - Main Library
Age Group: High School, Adult
Event Details:

An opportunity for neurodivergent teens and young adults (aged 16 through early 30s) to gather for creative arts-based activities and guided discussions.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Gaming Lounge

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an exciting evening of board and video games! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something for everyone. Come relax, connect with others, and dive into fun and friendly competition at the library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting evening of board and video games! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something for everyone. Come relax, connect with others, and dive into fun and friendly competition at the library!

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

The Great Escape

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Do you like solving riddles and puzzles? Then join us for a whole host of head-scratchers to unravel, puzzles to puzzle and riddles to decipher as we work towards answering the big question: can we escape before time runs out?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

Do you like solving riddles and puzzles? Then join us for a whole host of head-scratchers to unravel, puzzles to puzzle and riddles to decipher as we work towards answering the big question: can we escape before time runs out?

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Farmers Market Storytime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us at the market! We will be at the Friday Farmers Market (now at Burns Park, 3:30-6:30) Fridays in June and July (except July 4). Stop by and say hi or drop in for storytime! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Summer Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the market! We will be at the Friday Farmers Market (now at Burns Park, 3:30-6:30) Fridays in June and July (except July 4). Stop by and say hi or drop in for storytime! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Music Fest

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Join us with the Irish Band, Amadans, for a morning of fun Irish music where there will be dancing, crafts, and more! For all ages.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts, Performances
Event Details:

Join us with the Irish Band, Amadans, for a morning of fun Irish music where there will be dancing, crafts, and more! For all ages.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult LEGO Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks in a fun, free environment. 

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks in a fun, free environment. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Raising Rainbows

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Free to play and be me! An inclusive playgroup for LGBTQ+ families and allies. Fun stories and activities to be provided by the La Crosse Public Library and the Parenting Place. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Free to play and be me! An inclusive playgroup for LGBTQ+ families and allies. Fun stories and activities to be provided by the La Crosse Public Library and the Parenting Place. 

This event is in the "Family" group

FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family

Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Eco Makers

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Unleash your creativity with eco-friendly crafts at the North Library.  We'll breathe new life into leftover materials to create fantastic, upcycled art! For all ages.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Summer Learning, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with eco-friendly crafts at the North Library.  We'll breathe new life into leftover materials to create fantastic, upcycled art! For all ages.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Mini Golf at North

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Library
Program Type:
Summer Learning, Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary

Come and have a “hole” lot of fun navigating through parts of the North library on a mini golf adventure! Best for ages 6-11.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Summer Learning, Games & Play
Event Details:

Come and have a “hole” lot of fun navigating through parts of the North library on a mini golf adventure! Best for ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Play Shoppe is a shared time for parents and their children! Join the Parenting Place and enjoy open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play Shoppe is a shared time for parents and their children! Join the Parenting Place and enjoy open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!

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