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Make & Play Mondays: Lego Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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: September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2025. Best for ages 6-11.  

Branches:
Main Library
Description:

North Library will be open as scheduled. All outreach events/off-site events will happen unless otherwise noted. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

10:00am–11:30am
Preschool
North Library
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 "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Video Game Pop-Up @ North Library

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School, High School
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Think you’ve got the skills to take on a librarian in video games? Bring your best moves, challenge us to a match, and see who comes out on top! Win or lose, it’s all about fun, laughs, and bragging rights.

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

Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

12:00pm–12:30pm
Preschool
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary
North Library
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.

Best for grades 1-6. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
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FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

9:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Main Library
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 (Pokémon)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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.  

 

Fourth Monday of the month: 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

10:00am–11:30am
Preschool
North Library
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 "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pride in the Panels - "Hey, Mary!"

4:30pm–5:30pm
Middle School, High School
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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! All are welcome. For grades 6-12.

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

Groovin' with Gratitude

5:30pm–6:30pm
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for fun and learning through music! We'll sing, dance, play instruments, and more - all while celebrating the theme of gratitude. Best for ages: 0-5

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

Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

12:00pm–12:30pm
Preschool
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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.

Closed: Thanksgiving

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FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

9:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Main Library
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: Art Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an after-school program filled with creativity and fun! On the first Monday of the month, you can tap into your inner artist and make wonderful creations! Let’s make art!  Best for ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

10:00am–11:30am
Preschool
North Library
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 "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm–5:30pm
Middle School, High School
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Telehealth Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Council is made up of teens from local middle and high schools who advise the Youth Services staff on all things teen at the library.

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

Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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

12:00pm–12:30pm
Preschool
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
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.