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FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: 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

North Side Play Shoppe

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

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!

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 "Adult" group

Movies with a Mission: "Heroin(e)"

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Educational, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in celebrating cultural heritage and awareness months while deepening our understanding of the issues that affect our community with Movies with a Mission!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Educational, Movies & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating cultural heritage and awareness months while deepening our understanding of the issues that affect our community with Movies with a Mission!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

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

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 "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Islands of Brilliance: The Fellowship

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Telehealth Room at Main Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Telehealth Room
Age Group: High School, Adult
Event Details:

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

Closed: Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Main Library, North Library, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, North Library, Outreach

Closed: Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Main Library, North Library, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, North Library, Outreach

Closed: Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Main Library, North Library, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, North Library, Outreach
This event is in the "Preschool" group

North Side Play Shoppe

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

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!

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!

LA CROSSE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Telehealth Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

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.

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.

COW Meeting

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational

Monthly Committee of the Whole meeting. 

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult, Family

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

Offsite Event
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 "Adult" group

Storytime For Adults: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adult

Why should children have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month's theme is What Could Possibly Go Wrong?! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Why should children have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month's theme is What Could Possibly Go Wrong?! 

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

Storytime

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

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

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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

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

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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

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.

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 "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

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

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 "Adult" group

Adult Gaming Lounge

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an exciting evening of board and video games! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something for everyone.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting evening of board and video games! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something for everyone.

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

Check Out the Trails! Myrick Park Marsh Loop Trailhead, Grand Crossing Trail by Dog Park

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Family

Myrick Park Marsh Loop Trailhead, Grand Crossing Trail next to Dog Park. Intersection of East Ave N and Myrick Park Dr.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Myrick Park Marsh Loop Trailhead, Grand Crossing Trail next to Dog Park. Intersection of East Ave N and Myrick Park Dr.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

First Friday: Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Rev up your engines and get ready for a high-speed Mario Kart tournament just for teens! Race your way through wild tracks, dodge banana peels, and battle for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Rev up your engines and get ready for a high-speed Mario Kart tournament just for teens! Race your way through wild tracks, dodge banana peels, and battle for the top spot on the leaderboard.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Qigong

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

1st Saturday Storytime

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Family

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games and dancing. Stick around after storytime for fun activities and crafts!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for all ages, this 30-minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games and dancing. Stick around after storytime for fun activities and crafts!