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06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

Pop-up crafting event! The La Crosse Public Library has a lovely creation space that is open to all, including organizations like us who might want to host a social with our members. Anyone who would like to meet up as fellow myco-enthusiasts tomorrow, drop by any time between 1-3 pm, Thursday June 18!

The creation space is on the 2nd floor of the library, can't miss it. We'll inspire each other and make mushroom-themed crafts together using the myriad of craft supplies available. Fiber arts, magazine clippings, all sorts of paints, pens, markers, pencils, stamps, paper, a button maker, and much more is to hand. All skill levels welcome.

While this event is a pop-up, just to try it out, we'll be adding more of these to our schedule in the coming months, whenever we've got at least one volunteer to show up and the library create space grants us permission to host a group event.

Are you not in the La Crosse area? Would you like to host something with WMS at your own local library or public space? Leave a comment or otherwise get in touch :)

06/17/2026

Due to impending rainy weather, Neighborhood Library Connect at Poage park will be cancelled this afternoon. Please stop by the library if you're looking for something to keep you out of the rain! Our next Neighborhood Library Connect event is scheduled for this Saturday, June 20 at Kane Street Garden at 11:30am.

06/16/2026

What was life like in Wisconsin at the end of the Ice Age? How did it change over the next 13,000 years until the arrival of the settlers? From pursuing mastodons to hunting deer and growing corn, people have adapted over time to the available resources and ever evolving environment. Join us tomorrow morning at 10am in the Main-Level Auditorium to learn about Western Wisconsin's past, see some artifacts from the region, and explore how lifeways changed over time.

Presenter Dr. Connie Arzigian is a Research Archaeologist with the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC), and recently retired from teaching in the Archaeology and Anthropology Department at University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. Her focus of research is on Midwestern Archaeology and Paleoecology, examining subsistence and settlement systems, and the origins of agriculture. She has been working in Wisconsin since coming here for graduate school in 1978. She received her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993, and has been working for MVAC since 1988.

06/15/2026

Happy Monday, La Crosse! We have an action-packed program schedule this week. Head to lacrosselibrary.org/events/month for even MORE ways to discover, create, and connect!

06/15/2026

We've had big games at LPL in the past, but this time... we're going BIGGER! Join us for Giant Board Game Hang-Out on Thursday, June 18! Step into life-sized versions of your favorite games as you roll oversized dice, move across giant boards, and team up for tons of laughter and friendly competition. Every move is part of a larger-than-life adventure! Giant Board Game Hang-Out will be held on 6/18 from 5:30-6:30pm in Main Hall. This program is for all ages.

06/13/2026

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a bug? Join us for BUG WORLD this Tuesday, June 16! Enjoy a bug bonanza full of imagination and exploration as we will fly, wiggle, and play in a world built for giant bugs! Bug World is at 2:00pm-3:00pm in Main Hall. Best for ages 0-12.

06/12/2026

Lovers of true crime: give LPL's original program series, Dark La Crosse, a watch/listen on YouTube to get a look at the seedier side of La Crosse's history.

🔍 https://youtu.be/JEuF9CdX9EY?si=9JeQjrFkB_C27rCp

The La Crosse Public Library Archives partners with the La Crosse Tribune to present Dark La Crosse Stories, the latest iteration of Dark La Crosse content. Complete with the original ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

06/12/2026

Due to the very rainy week, Fairytale Frolic will be cancelled this morning. Please come visit us at the library where we have snacks and air conditioning!

We will see you next week on the trail.

06/10/2026

Stop by our booth at Artspire this Saturday, June 13. We will be celebrating all things art and community at Riverside Park from 10am-5pm.

LET'S MAKE ART! 🎨

✨Artspire Interactive Arts Feature✨

Celebrate the arts in our community with La Crosse Public Library! La Crosse Public Library is dedicated to providing accessible materials, engaging programs, and inclusive services, the library cultivates a culture of discovery, creation, and connection for all. Our Main Street Library serves as a vibrant community hub, while the North Community Library extends our reach and impact across the city. Together, our staff work to deliver outstanding service, thoughtfully curated collections, and dynamic programming that reflects and supports the needs of our community. La Crosse Public Library will be hosting rock painting and cardboard murals.

Artspire Interactive Arts are provided by our Non-Profit partners and are free for all to enjoy on Saturday, June 13 from 10am - 5pm.
Presented by Pump House Regional Arts Center | Experience Community Through the Arts | FREE FOR ALL | Rain or Shine | Live Music, Performing Arts, Interactive Arts, Fine Art Fair, Food and Merriment! Visit the Artspire website for more information about this year's event! https://artspire.thepumphouse.org/