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Poetry Workshop with Matt Cashion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For National Poetry Month, we are proud to host a poetry workshop with local author Matt Cashion. Bring your notebook or laptop. Writing will happen!Registration appreciated, but n...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

For National Poetry Month, we are proud to host a poetry workshop with local author Matt Cashion. Bring your notebook or laptop. Writing will happen!

Registration appreciated, but not required.

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 "Family" group.

Upcycle Creation Space Pop-Up!

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Creation Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Join us for this Earth friendly Creation Space pop-up where we will be using leftover materials to create new, upcycled art! Open for all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for this Earth friendly Creation Space pop-up where we will be using leftover materials to create new, upcycled art! Open for all ages.

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family
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...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
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.

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

Raising Rainbows

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Closed: Easter Sunday

All Day
Main Library, North Library, Outreach
Closing
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Main Library, North Library, Outreach
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Fitness

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult
Chair Fitness:

Chair Fitness is an active yet accessible program for all ages and fitness levels! This instructor-led program features upbeat music and energizing routines designed to keep you ac...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Fitness

Chair Fitness is an active yet accessible program for all ages and fitness levels! This instructor-led program features upbeat music and energizing routines designed to keep you active and smiling.

Best of all, it’s FREE and hosted at the public library!

⚠️ Please consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning this or any other fitness program.

Join us and discover how fun and effective chair-based workouts can be!

This event is in the "Family" group.

FRIENDS MONDAY BOOK SALE

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family
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. All items $1.00 or less wi...

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 "Adult" group.

Monday Mornings at Main

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, General, Local History/Genealogy, Social Issues
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 sp...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, General, Local History/Genealogy, Social Issues
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cut, Compose, Create: Unseen Poetry

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a program put on by UWL's Recreational Therapy students! Each week will be something exciting and different. This event will focus on blackout poetry and art.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join us for a program put on by UWL's Recreational Therapy students! Each week will be something exciting and different. This event will focus on blackout poetry and art.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Make & Play Mondays

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us in the Creation Space as we craft, create, and play. Best for ages 6-11.  April 7th - Sharpie Tie DyeApril 14th - Rainbow Air Dry Clay CreaturesApril 21st - Mosai...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Creation Space as we craft, create, and play. Best for ages 6-11. 
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Fitness

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult
Chair Fitness:

Chair Fitness is an active yet accessible program for all ages and fitness levels! This instructor-led program features upbeat music and energizing routines designed to keep you ac...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Fitness

Chair Fitness is an active yet accessible program for all ages and fitness levels! This instructor-led program features upbeat music and energizing routines designed to keep you active and smiling.

Best of all, it’s FREE and hosted at the public library!

⚠️ Please consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning this or any other fitness program.

Join us and discover how fun and effective chair-based workouts can be!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

North Side Play Shoppe

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool
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 ...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: General
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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trustees Room - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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 w...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Trustees Room - Main Library
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 "Adult" group.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ready to embark on a fantastic adventure? Join us for an epic one-shot play session curated for new and curious players. This is your chance to explore a world of imagination and f...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium - Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ready to embark on a fantastic adventure? Join us for an epic one-shot play session curated for new and curious players. This is your chance to explore a world of imagination and fun with the library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Out in Print: This Is How It Always Is

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Out in Print is BACK!!Join the Out in Print crew this month Tuesday, April 22nd for an in-person discussion on This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel from 5:30-6:30pm at P...

Registration Full
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Out in Print is BACK!!

Join the Out in Print crew this month Tuesday, April 22nd for an in-person discussion on This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel from 5:30-6:30pm at Pearl Street Books.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family
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!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
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, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family
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!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Western Region for Economic Assistance (WREA) Drop-in

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bouncing Babies

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After School Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create and have fun ad the North Community Library. Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create and have fun ad the North Community Library. Best for grades 1-6.

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for an epic roleplaying experience with fellow adventurers as we delve into a fantasy world filled with ancient ruins, deadly dungeons, and gruesome monsters. Brand new and...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us for an epic roleplaying experience with fellow adventurers as we delve into a fantasy world filled with ancient ruins, deadly dungeons, and gruesome monsters. Brand new and skilled players are welcome!

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.

Upcycled Terrarium Workshop

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Creation Space at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Join us as we create our own mini gardens using upcycled bowls and glassware. All supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Best for all ages. Registrat...

Registration Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we create our own mini gardens using upcycled bowls and glassware. All supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Best for all ages. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Hall at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Chair Yoga is adaptable for every body and will offer a sense of ease, relaxation, and strength. In each class, participants will explore a variety of seated poses or standing shap...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Event Details:

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

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

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Creation Space at Main Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Homeschooling families of all ages are invited to the library for a homeschool hangout! Join us in the Creation Space for an exciting array of STEAM-themed activities that will ign...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creation Space
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Homeschooling families of all ages are invited to the library for a homeschool hangout! Join us in the Creation Space for an exciting array of STEAM-themed activities that will ignite your creativity while building meaningful connections.