Upcoming Events

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

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.

The Western Region for Economic Assistance (WREA) from La Crosse County Economic Assistance will provide services on Wednesdays from 11-1 pm in the Library study room on the second floor.  WREA staff members will be available to help communit

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

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

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

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!

The Western Region for Economic Assistance (WREA) from La Crosse County Economic Assistance will provide services on Wednesdays from 11-1 pm in the Library study room on the second floor.  WREA staff members will be available to help communit

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient health enhancing movement practice.

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.

Beep, Beep! All aboard for a special storytime on an MTU bus! Held in partnership with La Crosse Municipal Transit for Transit Equity Week, this event features bus-themed stories, songs, and fun.

Welcome back to Monday Mornings at Main - our signature lifelong learning program series for ages 50 and better!  Each Monday morning at 10:00AM, we'll hear from a new speaker on a variety of topics ranging from local

Come to our Build-Your-Own Stuffy program and create a cuddly friend! A fun activity for kids and families to enjoy together!

Celebrate heritage, identity and awareness months while gaining a greater understanding of issues that affect our community!

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!

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

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Get busy building with blocks, magna tiles, Legos and more! Best for ages 0-6.

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