Chippewa Falls Public Library

Crochet and Knitting Club
2026-02-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-09 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Individuals are invited to bring their latest project to enjoy conversations with other crafters.
Every other Monday 9:30 – 11:30 am March 9, 23 April 6, 20 May 4, 18 June 1, 15 29 July 13, 27 August 10, 24 September 21 October 5, 19 November 2, 16, 30 December 14, 28
Supplies not included, must bring your own materials.
Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room

Pokémon Training Club
2026-02-23 15:30 - 17:00
Monday, February 23 3:30-5pm (drop-in)
Elementary and middle school youth plus their families can drop in to hone your skills at a variety of stations, including but not limited to DIY Poke balls, trivia, teambuilding exercises, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. We strongly recommend leaving your Pokémon cards and other personal items at home. Younger children will need supervision and assistance.

Dedicated Writers Society
2026-02-23 17:30 - 19:00
4th Monday of every month. 5:30-7pm.

The Healing Power of Story: Writing and Living Mindfully
2026-02-23 19:00
Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living with Chronic Illness offers compassionate reflections on living with chronic illness, structured around the seasons of life and enriched with voices from a diverse community of contributors. With its blend of personal stories, spiritual practices, and creative resources, the book provides guidance for cultivating resilience, connection, and hope. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how storytelling, community, and mindfulness can foster healing, even in life’s most challenging seasons.
The Rev. Julianne Lepp is a local Unitarian Universalist minister, writer, and spiritual director whose work centers on resilience, storytelling, and building compassionate community. Julianne lives with rheumatoid arthritis and supports those living with chronic illness in many capacities.
This is an ‘after hours’ event.

Tech Tuesdays-Registration Required
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00
Please call 715-723-1146 x 2 to reserve your spot.
Every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Get one-on-one help with your smart phone, laptop or tablet.

Loose Parts Playdate
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesdays, January 6 – March 31
10-11am
Kids ages 3 and up and their caregivers can join us for open-ended sensory play, exploration, and creativity featuring stations stocked with materials of all different shapes, sizes, colors, sounds, and textures. Different suggestions for exploration each week! Adult supervision is required. Younger siblings are welcome but do keep in mind there will be small pieces at most stations.

Baby-Toddler Storytime
2026-02-25 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-03-04 09:30 - 09:50, 2026-03-11 09:30 - 09:50
Wednesdays, January 7 – April 1
9:30-9:50am
Caregivers and their birth—3 year olds will join library staff for developmentally-appropriate fingerplays, stories, songs, and more for 15-25 minutes. Lap-sitters, skootchers, crawlers, and walkers are all welcome but please keep those who move within arm’s reach.

A note about siblings:
Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels in mind, but we also recognize the complexities of families with children in multiple age groups. Younger siblings are welcome to join you and your preschooler at PreK Storytime and older siblings are welcome at Baby/Toddler. However, we do ask that you remove yourselves to hang out in the Children’s Area if they start to draw attention away from the storytime activities. You are most welcome to return back to the group when you’re ready, either that day or another day.
You are welcome to attend the appropriate storytime(s) as few or as many times as your schedule allows.
We encourage childcare groups to contact us in advance so we can make sure we are best prepared for a larger group. Thank you.

Free Legal Clinic
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00
Fourth Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7:00pm except November and December.
Provided by The Chippewa County Bar Association.

Preschool Storytime
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-05 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 10:15
Thursdays, January 8 – March 26
9:30-10:15am
Children ages 3 and older who are able to interact and join a group for a longer period of time will participate in stories, songs, instruments, dancing, and more for 30-40 minutes. A caregiver must remain in the library or attend storytime with their child. An optional activity, craft, or experiment will sometimes follow Preschool Storytime.

A note about siblings:
Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels in mind, but we also recognize the complexities of families with children in multiple age groups. Younger siblings are welcome to join you and your preschooler at PreK Storytime and older siblings are welcome at Baby/Toddler. However, we do ask that you remove yourselves to hang out in the Children’s Area if they start to draw attention away from the storytime activities. You are most welcome to return back to the group when you’re ready, either that day or another day.
You are welcome to attend the appropriate storytime(s) as few or as many times as your schedule allows.
We encourage childcare groups to contact us in advance so we can make sure we are best prepared for a larger group. Thank you.

Quarter Book Sale!
2026-02-26 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-27 09:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only.

Family Storytime
2026-02-27 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-06 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-13 09:30 - 10:00
Fridays, January 9 – April 3
9:30-10am
Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes.
A note about siblings:
Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels in mind, but we also recognize the complexities of families with children in multiple age groups. Younger siblings are welcome to join you and your preschooler at PreK Storytime and older siblings are welcome at Baby/Toddler. However, we do ask that you remove yourselves to hang out in the Children’s Area if they start to draw attention away from the storytime activities. You are most welcome to return back to the group when you’re ready, either that day or another day.
You are welcome to attend the appropriate storytime(s) as few or as many times as your schedule allows.
We encourage childcare groups to contact us in advance so we can make sure we are best prepared for a larger group. Thank you.

Housing Assistance Program for Youth (HAPY)
2026-03-09 09:00 - 11:30
Covers Buffalo, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Jackson, & Trempealeau Counties.
Eligibility: 18–24-year-olds who are literally homeless, at imminent risk of becoming homeless (14 days or less to leave), and/or fleeing domestic violence. Everyone in the household needs to be under the age of 25 (this includes significant partners/children/siblings).
Referrals: Kendra Hasz kendra.hasz@wdeoc.org or (715) 227-5072.
Housing Services

Housing Search
Housing applications
Security Deposit
Rent Arrearages
Utility & Internet Payments
Moving Assistance
Housing Startup/Cleaning
Supplies
Kinship

Basic Life Skills

Badger Care/Food Share enrollment
Childcare Assistance enrollment/referrals
Birth Certificate/Social Security Card/other legal documents
AODA Assistance
Hygiene Products

Transportation

Bus Passes
Gas Cards
Agency Transportation
Driver’s Education Class
Permit/Driver’s License
Car Registration/Insurance

Employment

Resume Building
Job Search
Improving employment skills
Work Uniforms/Supplies

Dedicated Readers Society Book Club
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00
Looking for a book club? Join the Dedicated Readers Society at the library the second Monday of the month from 6-7. We are a small friendly low key group (no quizzing) of all ages and welcome new members.
Give us a try.
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
Monday, March 9, 6:00 PM
Thackeray’s upper-class Regency world is a noisy and jostling commercial fairground, predominantly driven by acquisitive greed and soulless materialism. Although subtitled
A Novel Without a Hero, the novel follows the fortunes of two contrasting but inter-linked lives: through the retiring Amelia Sedley and the brilliant Becky Sharp, Thackeray examines the position of women in an intensely exploitative male world.

Medicare & You
2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:00
Free Unbiased Medicare Information!
Learn about Medicare and how your coverage options work. We’ll explain, how to enroll and avoid penalties, the parts of medicare, advantage plans vs. supplement and drug coverage options.
This is open to anyone new to Medicare, currently on Medicare, caregivers, families and community partners.
Registration Required
Register online at www.chippewacountywi.gov/adrc/events or call 715-726-7777

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
Meetings are at 6:00pm.

Chippewa Falls Virtual Historic Walking Tour with Louise Bentley
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
Take a stroll through our historic downtown—without leaving your seat!
Learn about the history and architecture of downtown Chippewa Falls. Delve into the stories of saloons, churches, stores, banks, schools, and more. This is an opportunity to appreciate the heritage of our award-winning historic district.
Join tour guide Louise Bentley for an indoor presentation of Chippewa Falls Main Street’s historic walking tour.
No reservations needed. (Not online—in person only!)
Virginia O. Smith Room Chippewa Falls Public Library

Senior Resource Fair
2026-03-13 09:00 - 15:00
A community event spotlighting programs and services that support seniors.

Home Care Services
Community Groups
Medical Services, and more

Bring any of the following donations for the hub and get an extra door prize entry:
non-perishable items*
(canned stews, soups, chicken, tuna, crackers, puddings, etc.)
*ONE ENTRY PER ITEM
This event is free and open to the public.
