Upcoming Events

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!

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

Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays at The Pump House. This month's theme focuses on drama and is a part of our Regional Read Programming!

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

Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair! Chair Fitness is for all ages and for all fitness levels. This program is instructor-led lead with up-beat music involved.

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether what you read online is trustworthy? You are not alone. In this class, we will begin exploring the five concepts of media literacy - 1. All media messages are constructed, 2.

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.

The Western Region for Economic Assistance (WREA) from La Crosse County Economic Assistance will provide services on Wednesdays from 12 -2 pm in the Library study room on the second floor.  WREA staff members will be available to help communi

Join us after school as we play, create and have fun ad the North Community Library. Best for grades 1-6.

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

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

This 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter! Best for all ages.

Join us at the Franciscan Spirituality Center for a book discussion on this year's Regional Read title: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. 

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library are invited to enjoy advance shopping hours on the opening day of our 3-day Fall Book Sale.  You can join or renew your membership at the door and new members are always welcome.

Calling all graphic novel fans! Join us every month in our safe and welcoming space as we build community while exploring the panels of LGBTQ+ themed graphic novels!

Need to stock up on reading materials? Stop by the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Fall book sale - a great way to support our fundraising efforts while getting some new books!

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.

Join us for the launch of Uprooted: the Interactive Online Exhibit, which explores the history of the Mariel Exodus in Wisconsin, when Cuban refugees were detained at Fort McCoy in 1980.

Northside Rules!

Need to stock up on reading materials? Stop by the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Fall book sale - a great way to support our fundraising efforts while getting some new books!