The La Crosse Public Library Youth Services Department offers early literacy services, family enrichment activities, youth and teen collections, community outreach, tours, technology, and programs which are fun for all ages. Our expert staff can find a great book for any reader and are pleased to bring these services out into our community whenever we can. For more information about our services or programs, contact us as 608-789-7128 or yservicesstaff@lacrosselibrary.org.

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Children's preschool programs October 2023

Upcoming Events

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Hall

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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. ...

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Conference Room - South Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Maker Mondays

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Creation Space

Age Group: Elementary

Event Details:

Come explore, create and invent during open lab time in the Creation Space! Best for grades K-5. ...

North Side Play Shoppe

10:00am - 11:30am

North Library

Library Branch: North Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

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! Best for ages b...

Teen Advisory Council Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Trustees Room - Main Library

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 group is always looking for new members so please join us for food and fun on the first Tuesd...

Little Movers

9:30am - 10:00am

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Hall

Age Group: Preschool

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! ...

Little Movers

10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Hall

Age Group: Preschool

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! ...

Bouncing Babies

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Hall

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. ...

Pride in the Panels

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Hall

Age Group: Middle School, High School

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. ...

Library of Things

Board Games

We’ve got a variety of classic and modern board games to borrow and play with family & friends!

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Discovery Kits

Discovery kit bag and contents, including books and activities

Discovery Kits are interactive learning kits created to foster fun and introduce new concepts for all stages of life. From STEM exploration to Arts & Crafts to Memory Care, each kit has a theme and contains books, DVDS, equipment and suggested engagement activities.

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Puzzle Exchange

Need a puzzle? Take a puzzle home from our FREE Puzzle Exchange! Have a puzzle? Leave a puzzle! Bring puzzles to the 2nd floor puzzle shelf to exchange.

Services for Educators

Interested in a tour, storytime, or library books in your City of La Crosse classroom? We have free library services designed especially for teachers. We love to collaborate with schools, daycares, and other educational programs to inspire La Crosse’s students!

Tours

Find out how the library works, get cards for your students and hear a story during a tour of your local library.

Types of Activities:

4K Class Visits: Librarians visit your classroom with stories, music, fingerplays and more. We can also deliver books by request.

Kindergarten Sneakers Tour: This program welcomes kindergarten classrooms for a storytime, tour of the Children’s Room and a behind the scenes sneak peek! La Crosse School District visits usually happen every January and February.

Second Grade Stars Tour: This special “big kid” tour includes the Children’s Room, an in-depth behind the scenes tour and a variety of booktalks sure to get your class talking about the best new children’s books for second graders.

Books to Go

Want a new set of books each month for students and families? Let us bring our books to your door! Books to Go check-out can be done in many ways -- a rotating set of library books can be brought to your classroom once each month; Librarians can bring books for kids to check out individually; books on a certain theme can be chosen ahead of time and held at your nearest library.

Other Special Events

Are you planning a Family Fun Night, School Carnival, Literacy Night or other special event and want the library to participate? We can provide informational booths, craft activities, and more!

For more information or request any services, call 608-789-7128.

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