Important: Note Change in Open Hours Starting 1/1/2026

Main Library: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., CLOSED SUNDAY

North Library: Mon-Thu 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Event List

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This event is in the "Adult" group
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Repair Cafe

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family

Join us with Habitat for Humanity for our Repair Cafe! Bring in your broken items and our volunteers will teach you about minor repairs and will help repair them for free.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Educational
Event Details:

Join us with Habitat for Humanity for our Repair Cafe! Bring in your broken items and our volunteers will teach you about minor repairs and will help repair them for free.

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

FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, 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: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, 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 "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Lego Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Clay Candle Votive Craft

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Shake off those winter blues and spend an evening creating something beautiful! Join us for a cozy, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own candle votive using air-dry clay.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake off those winter blues and spend an evening creating something beautiful! Join us for a cozy, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own candle votive using air-dry clay.

This event is in the "Adult" group

BookTok Bingo

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

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

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help Drop-In at Harry J. Olson

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Computers & Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adult

The La Crosse Public Library is offering monthly Drop-In Technology help at Harry J. Olson Senior Center! Got a new device or need help mastering the one you already have?

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology Instruction
Event Details:

The La Crosse Public Library is offering monthly Drop-In Technology help at Harry J. Olson Senior Center! Got a new device or need help mastering the one you already have?

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help Drop-In at Harry J. Olson

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Computers & Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adult

The La Crosse Public Library is offering monthly Drop-In Technology help at Harry J. Olson Senior Center! Got a new device or need help mastering the one you already have?

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology Instruction
Event Details:

The La Crosse Public Library is offering monthly Drop-In Technology help at Harry J. Olson Senior Center! Got a new device or need help mastering the one you already have?

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
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: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: 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 "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

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

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Calling all tween and teen adventurers! Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into your first epic quest—no experience needed. Characters and all other materials will be provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Calling all tween and teen adventurers! Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into your first epic quest—no experience needed. Characters and all other materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Color & Glow: Candle Art

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Discover the art of turning simple candles into stunning masterpieces!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of turning simple candles into stunning masterpieces!

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

Puzzlepalooza: Individual Registration

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Ready, set, puzzle! Register below and race to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room 3 (Main Level, Telehealth Room)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready, set, puzzle! Register below and race to see who can complete a 300-piece puzzle the fastest! 

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

Puzzlepalooza: Team Registration

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Ready, set, puzzle!  Gather a team of up to four people and race to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready, set, puzzle!  Gather a team of up to four people and race to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest! 

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

FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, 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: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, 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 "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Fandom Club (Animal Friends)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Out in Print: Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet us for a discussion of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin at Pearl Street Books!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Meet us for a discussion of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin at Pearl Street Books!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
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: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: 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 "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength.