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Adult Programming

Below you'll find the latest information on upcoming programming—you can also follow us on our Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date.

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Adult Programs Event Calendar

 

Our Fall Schedule Is Here! Take a look at our upcoming programs for adults, from September to December 2024! We are bringing back popular programs like Game Day and Jigsaw Puzzle Battle—and introducing new programs like Home Brewing, Disco Night, and Fermentology 101. We even have a visit planned from New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni!
October Mini-Read

 

Challenge yourself to read 31 minutes for 31 days in October!

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Join the challenge on Beanstack or pick up an entry form at the checkout desk.

Turn in your form by November 14 to pick up a prize and to be entered into a drawing for a Hunt + Gather Grazing Board voucher for a mid-sized board. Winner may choose from traditional (pictured), brunch, build your own sandwich, or dessert!

Grand-prize winners announced November 15. One winner per location. One entry per person.

 

Upcoming Programs

Floyde's Senior Moments

Floyde's Senior Moments - learning and entertainment for older adults - runs through November 20! No registration required. Generously funded by the Ben & Floyde Sias Foundation.

August 14 - November 20, 2024
Onalaska Public Library
Select Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Upcoming Programs:

October 9: Your Plan, Your Wishes Honored | Margaret Fredrickson

October 16: Who Rode the War Eagle? | Robert Taunt

October 23: Prohibition—A Great Misadventure | David Jones

October 30: Northern Colony


Danielle Trussoni: Author Talk & Book Signing

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Come and meet New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni as she talks about her upcoming book, The Puzzle Box.

The Puzzle Box will be released later in October, but Trussoni, a La Crosse area native, will have Barnes & Noble from Valley View Mall selling copies of her book at this event! No registration required.

Onalaska Public Library
Saturday, October 5
10:00 a.m.

Vision Boards
Registration Required

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Vision boards help us create a powerful vision for our dreams and goals, and a pathway for achieving them. In this workshop you will create your own vision board to guide you in making your dreams and goals a reality.

West Salem Library
Tuesday, October 8
10:00 a.m.

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

 

Game Day

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Bring your favorite game (optional) and join us for this casual get together. No registration required.

Bangor Library
Second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
October 10, November 14, and December 12

Wool Felting

Registration Required

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Give yourself permission to trust in your personal creative genius in a Felting workshop. Using a rainbow selection of wool roving colors, come create your own Wool Felted image. Taught by Martha Buche, regional artist and educator. All ages welcome; best for ages 6 - adult. Registration required.

Holmen Library
Saturday, October 12
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

 

Fermentology 101 with Fizzeology Foods

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Learn the science and history of fermentation and how to make sauerkraut. Enjoy free samples! No registration required. This program is a collaboration with the Wisconsin Science Festival.

Holmen Library
Thursday, October 17
6:00 p.m.

Friends of the Onalaska Library Book Sale

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Shop thousands of quality donated and library-discarded books, DVDs, magazines, and CDs. Most items $1 or less. Cash only; bag sale on Saturday.

Onalaska Public Library

Thursday, October 17 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, October 18 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Driftless Regional Read Book Discussion
Registration Recommended

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Be inspired with the Driftless Region and La Crosse County Library!

We will discuss the idea of living a creative life after reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. Registration recommended.

Books available for checkout at each La Crosse County Library location. We also have a few free copies of the book available at our Holmen and Onalaska locations (while supplies last; inquire at the Checkout Desk).

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

Onalaska Public Library
Wed, October 23
6:00 p.m.

Movie Screenings

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Enjoy free movies on the big screen this fall!

Bangor Library
Third Thursday of the Month at 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

October 17 - The Fabulous Four (R)

Holmen Library
Select Mondays at 2:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

October 7 - Arthur the King (PG-13)

October 21 - Civil War (R)

November 18 - Thelma (PG-13)

December 2 - Ordinary Angels (PG)

December 16 - Twisters (PG-13)

Onalaska Library
Select Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

October 10 - The Good House (R)

November 7 - The Sound of Hope (PG-13)

November 14 - Thelma (PG-13)

December 5 - Touch (R)

December 12 - Tyson's Run (PG)

West Salem Library
Select Thursdays at 2:15 p.m.

October 10 - The Fall Guy (PG-13)

October 24 - Unsung Hero (PG)

November 7 - Ordinary Angels (PG)

November 21 - Origin (PG-13)

December 5 - The Old Oak (NR)

December 19 - The Long Game (PG)

 

Book Clubs

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Book clubs are a great way to appreciate books and socialize at the same time. Four of our locations have book clubs that meet monthly.



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