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9:00am-5:00pm

La Crosse Public Library Main
800 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States

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Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

North Library

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La Crosse Public Library North
1552 Kane Street
La Crosse, WI 54603
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

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Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
All Day		Closing Unplanned Closure All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, North Library, Outreach Description: All Library events and programs scheduled for Monday, October 6, will be canceled or postponed, including Monday Mornings at Main, the Friends of the Library Book Sale, Make & Play Mondays: Art Club, and the Governor’s Archives Awards receptio
9 am		This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Chair Fitness 9:00am–9:30am Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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. 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 Cancelled FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE 9:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family Main Library 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Preschool, Family Main Library This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
10 am		This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Monday Mornings at Main 10:00am–11:00am Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement, Educational, Health & Wellness, Local History & Genealogy, Performances Event Details: Welcome back to Monday Mornings at Main - our signature lifelong learning program series for ages 50 and better! Each Monday, we'll hear from a new speaker on a variety of topics ranging from local history, health an	This event is in the "Preschool" group North Side Play Shoppe 10:00am–11:30am Preschool North Library This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Family" group Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool, Family Main Library This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adult" group Tech Help Drop-In at Harry J. Olson 10:30am–12:00pm Adult Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Chair Yoga 10:00am–10:45am Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled Fairy Tale Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Elementary, Family Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Meet us at the marsh trail at Myrick Park to hear a classic fairy tale as we enjoy the hike around the beautiful marsh. In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the Myrick Park Gun Club Shelter. For all ages. This event is in the "Adult" group Career Navigation Assistance 10:00am–1:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for career navigation assistance? The DWD provides free navigation services to expand career opportunities at the local level. Our Career Navigators will work with you to identify your interests, values, and conditions of work.	This event is in the "Adult" group Chapters Book Discussion: Vampires of El Norte 10:00am–11:00am Adult Main Library Registration Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Registration Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Chapters is the La Crosse Public library's monthly book discussion group featuring popular fiction covering a variety of genres.
11 am			This event is in the "Adult" group Email Basics 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology Instruction Event Details: Whether you’re new to email or just need a refresher, join us! Email Basics is a beginner friendly class designed to help you confidently navigate and communicate through email!				This event is in the "Adult" group Stitching Censorship Away: Beginner Cross Stitch 11:30am–12:30pm Adult Main Library Registration Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Registration Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Banned Books Week with creativity and conversation! Join us for a beginner focused cross stitch project inspired by banned and challenged books.
12 pm				This event is in the "Preschool" group Baby Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Preschool Main Library This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group Documentary Screening: "Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness" 1:30pm–3:00pm High School, Adult Main Library This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: High School, Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement, Movies & Film Event Details: The La Crosse Public Library invites the community to two thought-provoking film screenings that explore different sides of the homelessness crisis:			This event is in the "Adult" group Chapters Book Discussion: Vampires of El Norte 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Main Library Registration Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Registration Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Chapters is the La Crosse Public library's monthly book discussion group featuring popular fiction covering a variety of genres.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group Cancelled Make & Play Mondays: Art Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary Main Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Elementary" group Northside After School Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary North Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm			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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Community Volunteer Fair 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult, Family Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Browse local volunteer opportunities and find the causes you’re passionate about in one convenient location!
5 pm			COW Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library Program Type: Educational Event Details: Monthly Committee of the Whole meeting. This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Creation Space @ Franciscan Spirituality Center 5:30pm–7:00pm Adult, Family Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: While the La Crosse Public Library’s Creation Space undergoes renovations starting in May 2025, the Franciscan Spirituality Center (FSC) will open the doors of its Clare Art Room to	This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–6:30pm Middle School, High School Main Library This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium - Main Library 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 "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 "Banned Together" Documentary Screening at the Rivoli 5:00pm–7:00pm Middle School, High School, Adult, Family Outreach Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adult, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement, Movies & Film Event Details: Join us at the Rivoli Theater for a FREE screening of Banned Together in celebration of Banned Books Week.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Governor’s Award Reception for Dark La Crosse Stories 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adult Program Type: Local History & Genealogy Event Details: The La Crosse Public Library (LPL) is proud to announce it is the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Archives Award for Archiv	This event is in the "Adult" group Storytime for Adults: Monster Mash at Saxon Hall 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adult Program Type: Performances Event Details: Why should children have all the fun? ‘Storytime for Adults’ is at Saxon Hall in Brownsville, MN. Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Banned Book Fair 7:00pm–9:00pm Adult Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion, Book Sale, Civic Engagement, Educational Event Details: In partnership with Pearl Street Books, The Root Note, and the 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection: The Center,we’re excited to host a Banned Book Fair during Banned Books Week!