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Skip to main content Search Switcher Catalog Website Catalog Search Catalog Search Website Search Enter your keywords My Account My Account La Crosse Public Library Toggle Library Hours La Crosse Public Library Main La Crosse Public Library North La Crosse Public Library South La Crosse Public Library Main 608-789-7100 800 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 See map: Google Maps Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm La Crosse Public Library North 608-789-7102 1552 Kane Street La Crosse, WI 54603 See map: Google Maps Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm Fri: 2:00pm-6:00pm Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm La Crosse Public Library South 608-789-7103 1307 16th Street South La Crosse, WI 54601 See map: Google Maps Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm Fri: 2:00pm-6:00pm Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm Show/hide search Toggle Navigation Home Services Account & Borrowing e-Card Appointments Computer Use & Classes Copy, Print, Fax Homebound Delivery Interlibrary Loan Local History & Genealogy Meeting Rooms Study Room Test Proctoring Digital Library Programs Upcoming Events Reserve a Room Storytime Book Clubs & Discussion Groups Computer & Skills Development Classes Monday Mornings at Main Movies at the Library Great River Writes Pop-up Library Storytime for Adults Books & More Book Clubs Book Recommendation Form Catalog Coming Soon Goodreads Interlibrary Loan Recommendations & Requests Research All Resources Ask a Librarian Law and Legal Resources Heroes Next Door: Helping Save the World in 1945 Previous Articles National History Day Tax Help & Forms Children & Teens About Youth Services Events Learn and Play Teachers: Tours and More Librarian Visit Request Books to Go Request Outreach Services Schedule a tour Archives About Accessibility Annual Reports Boards Complaints Policy and Form Contact Employment Friends of the Library Hours & Locations Newsletters: Subscribe Policies Record Award Strategic Plan Support Volunteer Announcements Update on Library Closure Due to the "Safer At Home" order by Gov. Evers, all three locations of the La Crosse Public Library are closed to the public. During this time, all book drops will be closed. Patrons are encouraged to keep materials that are due until we reopen. Digital services are still available during this time. Wi-Fi at all three locations will still be available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There is no password, just accept terms and conditions. Library leadership is determining what services can be offered while the physical locations are closed, as well as what ways we can assist the broader community during this time. Patrons are encouraged to check our website (lacrosselibrary.org) and social media for updates. Although our buildings may be closed to the public, we are still here to serve the residents of La Crosse, in the following ways: Digital Services, such as Overdrive, Hoopla and Kanopy, available to City of La Crosse and Wisconsin residents can be found here . Reference email ( refdesk@lacrosselibrary.org ), Phone (608-789-7122) and E-Chat will be available Monday through Sunday from 9AM-5PM. Youth Services staff will be checking the department email: yservicesstaff@lacrosselibrary.org . See the Learn and Play tab under Children & Teens for links to activites and learning you can do with children during this time Archives will be answering email questions at: archives@lacrosselibrary.org If your library card is expired, please contact refdesk@lacrosselibrary.org or 608-789-7122 to update it. Please allow 24 hours for a response to your email questions. Find the latest COVID-19 Information and Resources here . Home Upcoming Events Apr 12 Closed- Easter Holiday All Day Branch: La Crosse Public Library Main, La Crosse Public Library North, La Crosse Public Library South Closed- Easter Holiday All Day La Crosse Public Library Main, La Crosse Public Library North, La Crosse Public Library South Apr 15 Spanish Conversation Club - Online! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Age Group: Adult Spanish Conversation Club - Online! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Apr 15, 2020 Outreach Age Groups: Adult Program Type: Meeting Description Practice your Spanish skills in a fun and relaxed environment – now in the comfort of your own home! We will be chatting with members of the long-running Spanish Conversation Group in Rochester, MN.... May 4 Library Board Committee of the Whole 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Board Committee of the Whole 5:00pm - 7:00pm May 4, 2020 La Crosse Public Library Main Trustees Room - Main Library Program Type: Meeting Description Committee of the Whole Meeting... May 6 WAFER Mobile Food Pantry 4:00pm - 6:00pm WAFER Mobile Food Pantry 4:00pm - 6:00pm May 6, 2020 La Crosse Public Library South Description The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP), an innovative and one-of-a-kind program, began serving the public in September 2017. Participants are able to benefit from the canned goods, fresh produce, dairy items, baked goods, frozen ... May 12 Chapters 1:30pm - 2:30pm Age Group: Adult Chapters 1:30pm - 2:30pm May 12, 2020 La Crosse Public Library South Conference Room - South Library Age Groups: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Description Please join us in discussing Island of Lost Girls by Jennifer McMahon.... May 12 Library Board Meeting Trustees Room - Main Library 4:30pm - 6:30pm Library Board Meeting 4:30pm - 6:30pm May 12, 2020 La Crosse Public Library Main Trustees Room - Main Library Description Monthly Library Board Meeting... May 14 Adult Craft Program- DIY Candlestick Birdhouse 1:00pm - 3:00pm Age Group: Adult Adult Craft Program- DIY Candlestick Birdhouse 1:00pm - 3:00pm May 14, 2020 La Crosse Public Library Main Creation Space Age Groups: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description Spring is in the area and let’s celebrate by making a DIY candlestick birdhouse. Please dress accordingly because paint will be involved. All Supplies will be provided. If you prefer your own scissors or tools, please bring them ... View all events chat loading... Children & Teens News & Updates COVID-19 Information and Community Resources COVID-19 Information and Community Resources Beginning Wednesday March 18, all three locations of the La Crosse Public Library will be closed to the public. During this time, LPL staff will be working remotely to provide our patrons with digital services, information, and resources that we hope you will find useful during this challenging time. Continue Reading about this blog post Reading Gives You Wings: Our 1000 Books Program gets a Makeover! Reading Gives You Wings: Our 1000 Books Program gets a Makeover! We recently kicked off our new and improved 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, now featuring one of our favorite characters, the Very Hungry Caterpillar. This free, self-paced program encourages adults to read 1000 books with their child (ages 0-5) before they enter school. Reading together is not only fun, it also gives your child an awesome jumpstart on success in school. Continue Reading about this blog post 2019 Top Titles @ LPL 2019 Top Titles @ LPL The top checkouts of 2019 are in - take a look at these popular titles to see if your favorites made the list! Want to see more popular recommendations and patron picks? Be sure to join the La Crosse Public Library on Goodreads for book discussions, recommendations, and more! Continue Reading about this blog post The Salvation Army of La Crosse County The Salvation Army of La Crosse County This month our featured nonprofit is The Salvation Army of La Crosse County Serving La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Bangor and other communities in La Crosse County. The Salvation Army of La Crosse County offers shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry, and hope to those that need it the most. Continue Reading about this blog post View all updates about thi...