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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. 
Tuesdays, September 9—October TBD 10:30am Caregivers, birth—5 year olds, and their families will enjoy 30-45 minutes of active songs, stories, games, fingerplays, and more at Riverfront Park. Bring your dancing feet, a towel or sit-upon for the ground, and a water bottle. We typically meet at the pavilion that is located behind the bathrooms. In […] 
Tuesday, October 21 at 5:30pm - Financial Well Being - How your thoughts shape your finances. In this workshop we will explore the financial wellness wheel, acknowledge financial trauma, and understand our personal money scripts. Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30pm - Understanding your financial plan and goals. In this workshop we will explore ways to […] |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […]
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Wednesday, October 29 4:30-6:30pm, drop-in Drop-in to disassemble toys and stuffed animals then bring your own creature to life! Re-purpose your own discarded toys and/or use what is provided. Needles, screwdrivers, hot glue guns, pliers, and scissors will be available. All participants will watch a short Safety Demonstration before they begin. Participants are likely to spend […] |
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Thursdays, September 11—December 4 9:30am 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 […]
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Jacoby will share insights on writing his first book, Pumpkin Guts, and other creative aspects into the world of writing, illustrating and self publishing. Pumpkin Guts The Hellbound Halloween, a 304-page graphic novel over a decade in the making. This horror-themed adventure follows Nancy and her gang of teenage misfits, the Ravens, as they confront […] |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […]
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Wear your costume, enjoy "Coco", then head out for Downtown Trick or Treating from 3-5pm. |
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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, […] 
Monday, November 3 at 10am School-agers, teens, and their families are invited to celebrate International Gaming Month with an interactive movie. Experience The Super Mario Bros Movie in a silly and hands-on way. Please arrive on time and expect additional noise and commotion during the movie. Snacks will be available. |
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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. 
Tuesday, November 4 – December 2 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 […]
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Join us at the Chippewa Falls Public Library for a special evening with author B.J. Hollars, who will present from his new book, Dinosaur Dreams: A Father and Daughter in Search of America’s Prehistoric Past. This heartfelt and humorous travelogue follows Hollars and his young daughter Ellie as they journey across Montana in search of fossils, friendship, […] |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […]
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Curious about what wildlife lives nearby? Join us to learn more about Snapshot Wisconsin, a citizen science opportunity for all Wisconsinites! DNR staff will share about ways to be involved (hosting a camera, classifying photos) as well as highlight how the data collected by Snapshot WI informs wildlife decisions statewide about beavers, bears, bobcats and […] |
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Thursdays, September 11—December 4 9:30am 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 […] 
November 6 & 17 from 4-7pm We are celebrating International Gaming Month! All ages are welcome for drop-in free play with 100s of puzzles, tabletop games, printables, and Switch games. Challenge friends and family and/or invite other participants to a game. Use our Switch Lite kit or bring your own device. Snacks will be available. |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […] |
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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. The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson Monday, November 10, 6:00 PM Diane Wilson’s […] |
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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.
Tuesday, November 4 – December 2 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 […] |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […]
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Learn how to view, save, share, organize, and edit photos on your smartphone. For both iPhone and Android smartphones. Bring your smartphone for hands-on learning. Don’t forget to bring your login credentials for your phone and Apple or Google account. |
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Thursdays, September 11—December 4 9:30am 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 […]
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Biindigen! Come in! Join us for a program on the Ojibwe language. Attendees will learn about the cultural history of Ojibwemowin and efforts to revitalize the language. You may even pick up a few basic words! Presenters: JARROD SHOWALTER, Director of the Chippewa Area History Center and MARGE HEBBRING, member of the Lac Courte Oreilles […] |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […] |
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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, […]
November 6 & 17 from 4-7pm We are celebrating International Gaming Month! All ages are welcome for drop-in free play with 100s of puzzles, tabletop games, printables, and Switch games. Challenge friends and family and/or invite other participants to a game. Use our Switch Lite kit or bring your own device. Snacks will be available. |
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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.
Tuesday, November 4 – December 2 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 […]
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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 [email protected] or (715) 227-5072. Housing […]
Tuesday, October 21 at 5:30pm - Financial Well Being - How your thoughts shape your finances. In this workshop we will explore the financial wellness wheel, acknowledge financial trauma, and understand our personal money scripts. Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30pm - Understanding your financial plan and goals. In this workshop we will explore ways to […] |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […] 
Wednesday, November 19 5-6pm – The Games We Play Wednesday, December 17 5-6pm – Cooking & Baking This isn’t your stereotypical book club! Join us in the Wissota Room for snacks and discussion about comics, manga, and graphic novels. We’ll offer an optional hands-on activity, art project, and/or game for interested participants to do during our […] |
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Thursdays, September 11—December 4 9:30am 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 […] |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […] 
Upcoming dates: Friday, October 17, November 21, December 19 and January 16 from 1pm - 2:30pm Enjoy a beverage, eat a snack, and discuss death and dying! During this informal event we will gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death. Attendees decide what they want to talk about. Note that this is […] |
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November 24 & 25 from 10am – 3pm Back by popular demand! Solve clues, riddles, and puzzles to open the boxes/bags to reveal a prize! Younger children will need assistance from an adult. Elementary-aged youth may need assistance. Drop-in program. Expect to take 20-45 minutes to solve one box or bag.
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November 24 More dates TBD Every other month we offer a revolving variety of unstructured activities, including but not limited to coloring, painting, button-making, puzzles, sticker-making, Perler beads, knitting, etc while you hang out and chat about your favorite shows, movies, books, games, anime, musicians, and more. Participants will vote for the shows or movie […] |
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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.
November 24 & 25 from 10am – 3pm Back by popular demand! Solve clues, riddles, and puzzles to open the boxes/bags to reveal a prize! Younger children will need assistance from an adult. Elementary-aged youth may need assistance. Drop-in program. Expect to take 20-45 minutes to solve one box or bag.
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Tuesday, November 25 from 10am-3pm. Reflect on and celebrate family, friendship, gratitude, and the harvest with a variety of activities and crafts. Drop-in activities are planned with school-agers in mind but the whole family is welcome. Younger children will need assistance.
Tuesday, November 4 – December 2 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 […] |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […]
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Wednesday, November 26 from 2-3:30pm. The whole family is invited to play Turkey Bingo – go home with prizes, including some of the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Drop-in crafts will also be available. |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […] |
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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, […] 
Monday, December 1 from 4:30-6:30pm and Monday, December 22 from 3-5pm Winter holidays are fast approaching. Get a head’s up by decorating your own gift wrap, gift boxes, and cards for friends and family. Drop-in program. You do not need to bring in the items you are gifting unless you'd like to. Supplies available are […] |
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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.
Tuesday, November 4 – December 2 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 […]
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Scams are constantly increasing and always changing. Learn about protecting yourself against charity scams, IRS scams, investment scams, romance scams, QR code scams, and many more. Angelica Goodman Branch Manager, BMO Bank. |
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Wednesdays, September 10 - December 3 9:30am 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. Please note: Library staff prepares each storytime with certain age levels […]
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This event is held in place of the November and December Free Legal Clinic. Normally held the Fourth Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7:00pm except November and December. Provided by The Chippewa County Bar Association. |
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Thursdays, September 11—December 4 9:30am 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 […] |
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Fridays, September 12—December 5 9:30am Together with library staff, kids birth and older plus their caregivers will sing, dance, hear stories, and so much more for 30 minutes. Please note: 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. […] |
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