Floyde's Senior Moments

Floyde's Senior Moments—learning and entertainment for older adults—kicks off its Spring series on February 1!

Onalaska Public Library
Select Wednesdays at 10am

Generously funded by the Ben and Floyde Sias Foundation

Senior Moments Spring Lineup (Updated 2-2-23)

Jigsaw Puzzle Battle

Come to La Crosse County Library’s Jigsaw Puzzle Battle! Participants will race to see whose group can finish a 300-piece puzzle the fastest. The winning team will receive a $30 gift card to Pizza Corral!

Each team may have between one and four members—children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up with your friends and/or family! Registration required; limit 20 teams.

Holmen Public Library
Saturday, March 25 at 10am

Poetry Reading Coffeehouse with the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets

Enjoy a relaxing evening of poetry and coffee (or tea) at the charming Campbell Library on French Island. The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets will be sharing their original poetry as well as tips for getting published! All are welcome; no registration required.

Campbell Library
Wednesday, April 5 at 6pm

Author Visit: Shawn McGuire

Are you curious about how an idea becomes a book? Ever wonder how a book becomes a series? Come get a behind-the-scenes look at Shawn McGuire’s writing process and learn about her Whispering Pines mystery series.

About
Fantasy and suspense author Shawn McGuire has written four series and published more than 20 books! Learn more about Shawn's work at www.Shawn-McGuire.com

Onalaska Public Library
Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30pm

Game Day

Bring your favorite game (optional) and join us for this casual get together. Participants will vote on which game(s) to play. No registration required.

Bangor Library
Thursday, April 13, at 1:30pm

Farm Stories

An avid collector of farm stories, Daryl Wermedal is looking forward to sharing an evening of farm tales with you. We’ll talk about disappearing farms and barns, cows and sows, and learn more about “Whistlin' Gophers”! Whether you lived on a farm or visited grandpa and grandma's farm growing up, everyone has a farm story to share!

No registration required.

Bangor Library
Thursday, April 13, at 6:30pm

Movie Schedule

Join us for free movies on the big screen!

PG-13: Guardian must accompany minors.
R: Must be 18+ to attend.

Printable Movie Schedules for 2023 by Location:

Campbell Midday Movies 2023 [PDF]

Holmen Spring Movies 2023 [PDF]

Onalaska Spring Movies Bookmark [JPG]

West Salem Midday Movies Jan-March 2023 [PDF]

West Salem Midday Movies April-May 2023 [PDF]

Book Clubs

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, and we also offer a virtual option to discuss books on Goodreads!

Veterans Benefits Information Sessions

La Crosse County's Veterans Services Office is getting out into the community to help connect veterans and their families to services. Beginning in February of 2023, a representative from Veteran Services will be at one of our libraries to talk with veterans on the first Thursday of the month. This is an opportunity to ask questions about a range of benefits and programs!

Drop in between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the following dates:

• May 4 at the Onalaska Public Library
• June 1 at the West Salem Library

Free Brain Checks

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of La Crosse County is holding monthly screening dates at various locations throughout the county in an effort to raise brain health awareness and early detection of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. A brain check-up is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in cognition.

Brain check-ups are:

• For people who are concerned about their cognition or concerned about symptoms they are experiencing.
• Not a diagnostic test, but rather a tool that allows for conversation and planning if something is detected.
• Not intended for people currently under medical care related to their memory loss/diagnosis.

Free Brain Check appointments are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:

• May 8 - Holmen Public Library
• August 14 - Bangor Library (from 12pm to 4:30pm)
• September 11 - Onalaska Library

Call ADRC to schedule your appointment: 608-785-5700