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Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Night Trains)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Scouts Logo

Book Scouts Book Club: Story Seekers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Story Seekers
Age Group:
Kids

Open to youth in grades 3-6.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Story Seekers
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 3-6.

Hand holding pen

Free Legal Clinic

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Legal Clinic
Age Group:
Adults

THIS INSTALLMENT OF THE FREE LEGAL CLINIC IS CANCELLED.

Cancelled
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Legal Clinic
Details:

THIS INSTALLMENT OF THE FREE LEGAL CLINIC IS CANCELLED.

Sawdust City Writers group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

The Sawdust City Writers group, which operates under the umbrella of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, meets from 6-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. We are an encouraging group.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Writing Group
Details:

The Sawdust City Writers group, which operates under the umbrella of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, meets from 6-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. We are an encouraging group.

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Night Trains)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Scouts Logo

Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Page Turners
Age Group:
Kids

Open to youth in grades 3-6.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Page Turners
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 3-6.

Disclaimer(s)

You do not need to attend all events in the series. 

Discussion

PUBLIC MEETING: Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

PUBLIC NOTICE

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Public Meeting
Details:

PUBLIC NOTICE

A photograph of a nerf gun.

Teen Nerf Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Library Wide at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for teenagers.

A photograph of children holding certificates of completion for an escape room.

Prospective Detective: an escape room challenge!

All Day 12/20 - 1/3
Youth Services Department at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Recommended for youth in grades 4 -12, but open to the whole family.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Type: Games
Details:

Recommended for youth in grades 4 -12, but open to the whole family.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab - Saturdays

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Day Trains)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (1:30pm)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Child and adult, smiling, playing Battleship

Saturday Sparks: Play Day

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Recommended for kids in grades K-6.

Ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges. No registration.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games
Details:

Recommended for kids in grades K-6.

Ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges. No registration.

Disclaimer(s)

You do not need to attend all events in the series. 

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (2:30pm)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (3:30pm)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, School Break Week, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, School Break Week, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Night Trains)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Closing
Branches:
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Library Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Closing
Branches:
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Day Trains)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (1:30pm)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (2:30pm)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.