Ice Cream Club
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
January & February
All locations!
Check out books and get a “scoop” of ice cream to add to our giant ice cream cone.
Return weekly to find out how tall the ice cream cone grows! Ages 3+
5:45-6:15 pm
North Branch
Join Gerald and Piggie for stories and crafts! Listen to our favorite elephant and
pig’s adventures and make some crafts inspired by the best friends. Ages 3+
5:45-6:45pm
Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14
North Branch
Wednesday, Feb 11
2--2:30 pm
North Branch
South Branch
789-7102
789-7103
Coulee Region Humane Society Pet Therapy dogs love listening to readers. Register
for a free 10-minute session by calling the library you’ll attend. Ages 5+
South Branch
Learn about some gruesome shark facts and save yourself from sharks with skills
that work in real life! Would YOU survive a shark attack? Ages 5+
Brain Freeze Bonanza
Read to Rover
Tuesdays
5:45-6:15pm
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916!
Elephant and Piggie Party
Monday, January 12
Monday, Feb 9
On March 2, Dr. Seuss is 111 years old! Celebrate with favorite tongue-twisting Dr.
Seuss stories, zany crafts, activities and birthday treats! Ages 3+
Friday, Feb 20
1-1:30 pm - North Branch
2-2:30 pm- South Branch
3:30-4 pm Main Library
An ice cream treat and fall-down funny stories help us celebrate the end of our
January - February Ice Cream Club. Join us! All ages
Smart Cookie Celebration
Lego Master Builders
Wednesday, Jan 14
Saturday, Feb 21
2:30-3:30 pm
South Branch
We provide the blocks, you bring the creativity. Complete a challenge, or build on
your own! What will you make? Ages 5+
Monday, Mar 9
10-noon
Main Library
Break out your best Frozen outfit and get ready for a magical Frozen morning! We’ll
make winter wands and sing along to our favorite songs too. All ages.
3:45-4:15 pm
Main Library
We’ll look at the scaly, spotted, feathered, and frilled world of the Lost Island of the
Dinosaurs. Do you have what it takes to be a dinosaur hunter? Ages 5+
North Branch
Monday, Mar 9
Tuesday, Mar 10
10 am -noon Main Library
12:30-2:30pm South Branch
Visit our Stations of Stuff and create. All you need is your imagination! Ages 3 +
Lego Master Builders
Whatever Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Feb 4 – Apr 29
5:45-6:15 pm
When Pete’s feeling blue, his parents make him into a pizza! Enjoy lots of funny
stories and some pizza-licious activities, crafts - and eating a pizza treat! Ages 3+
Do-it-Yourself Day
Dinosaurology
Wednesday, Feb 4
Main Library
Pete’s a Pizza Party
Frozen Party
Monday, Jan 19
10-noon
Hey Smart Cookies! Our friends from UW-L Kappa Delta PI are treating us to free
crazy fun activities from crafts to games plus a free book. Ages 4+
2:30-5 pm
South Branch
Awesome DIY drop-in stuff! 1st Wednesday = Lego build, 2nd Wednesday = Art
Explosion, 3rd Wednesday = Board games, 4th Wednesday = Surprise! Ages 7+
Wednesday, Mar 11
1:30-2:30 pm
North Branch
We provide the blocks, you bring the creativity. Complete a challenge, or build on
your own! What will you make? Ages 5+
Tinker Thinkers (registration needed – begins Mon, Mar 9)
Tuesdays, Mar 17-31
4-4:30 pm
Main Library
Playing is a fantastic way to boost your brain! Learn super skills through
awesome activities like making truck mazes, marble ramps, and more! Register
beginning Monday, March 9 by calling 608-789-7128. Grades K-2
Grossology
Thursday, Apr 2
2-2:30 pm
Main Library
Ready to be grossed out?! Join us for gross facts, oozing activities, and disgusting
fun! What does hair look like under a microscope? Can you fart in space? Ages 5+
Drop in anytime!
Main Library
Take a selfie around our book shelves—a “shelfie”! Put on a disguise and use our
special speech-bubble to tell the world what you love about the library! All ages.
Inside-Out Campout
Wednesday, Apr 8
2-3:00 pm
South Branch
Discover outdoor adventure while inside an indoor campout, thanks to the Cub
Scouts! Learn about what to bring camping, make an indoor “campfire,” and
more. Ages 6-10
Library LEGO Pinewood Derby
Saturday, Apr 11
10 am – noon Valley View Mall
We have our own track at the annual Pinewood Derby, thanks Seven Rivers
District Boy Scouts of America . Participation at this track is free, and we have all
the LEGOs you need to make a ready-to-race LEGO car on the spot. Ages 4+
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Monday, Apr 13
5:45-6:15pm
North Branch
Bring your favorite stuffed friend for bedtime stories and crafts! Then, leave
your stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library, and pick it up the next day.
You’ll even get a photo of all the fun our stuffed friends had overnight! Ages 3+
Star Wars Jedi Training Academy
Monday, May 12
For
Adventures
At
Spring Break “Shelfies”
April 2-6
Join us
5:45-6:15 pm
North Branch
Young Padawans—this program is for you! Enjoy free training stations based on
Star Wars! Help us, Star Wars fans, you’re our only hope! Ages 5+
Main Library
North Branch
South Branch
800 Main St
608 789-7128
1552 Kane St
608 789-7102
1307 S. 16th St
608 789-7103
La Crosse
Public Library!