L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

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L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Art Show

The Small and the Mighty / We Will Always Be Here

All Day 12/1 - 12/22

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Art Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Event Type: Art Show

Details:

The library is excited to debut two complementary exhibits in its Level 3 gallery as part of this year’s One Book, One Community (OBOC) initiative.

Hand holding pokeball

Pokémon Fan Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Kids

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.

Meet up with other Pokémon fans to play, talk, and do Pokémon-themed activities. Curious about Pokémon? All are welcome! No experience or familiarity with Pokémon needed!

Art Show

Reception: The Small and the Mighty / We Will Always Be Here

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Art Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Event Type: Art Show

Details:

An artist reception for both exhibits will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 6–7 p.m. The event is free and open to all!

A photograph of a child doing festive crafts

Teen Gift Lab

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Age Group:

Teens

Seats Open

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)

Age Group: Teens

Event Type: Making & Crafting

Registration Required

Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Photo of Jim White Bear and Family circa 1906

Native American Ancestry

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Seats Open

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)

Age Group: Adults

Event Type: Genealogy

Registration Required

Details:

Part of the "Exploring Ethnicities" Genealogy Series.

A photograph of a child holding a nerf gun.

Nerf Night

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Kids

Seats Open

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Library Wide

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games

Registration Required

Details:

Open to youth in grades 4-6.

A photograph of a nerf gun.

Teen Nerf Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Age Group:

Teens

Seats Open

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.

Smiling teens at a table

Teen Trivia

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Teens

Upcoming

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Age Group: Teens

Event Type: Games, School Break Week

Registration Required

Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/23)	Mon (10/24)	Tue (10/25)	Wed (10/26)	Thu (10/27)	Fri (10/28)	Sat (10/29)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Art Show: Best of the West All Day 10/1–10/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Event Type: Art Show Details: To celebrate the unveiling of our brand new art gallery, we invited area artists who’ve won Best of Show in our past ArtsWest exhibits to submit for our latest show, “Best of the West.” Stop up to our third floor gallery to see it in person, or en
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Details: All storytimes feature an assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.	This event is in the "Kids" group Toddler Storytime (9:30am) 9:30am–10:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Details: All storytimes feature an assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group Toddler Storytime (10:15am) 10:15am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Details: All storytimes feature an assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Halloween Storytime 10:15am–10:45am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: All Ages Event Type: Storytime Details: Geared for kids and their families and caretakers, bring your little ghosts and ghouls to Halloween Storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and more.	This event is in the "All Ages" group BookBike at Boo Fest 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BookBike Age Group: All Ages Event Type: Other Details: Visit the BookBike at Festival Foods' Boo Fest! This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Families This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Families Event Type: Storytime Details: All storytimes feature an assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chippewa Valley Learning in Retirement Presents The Sesquicentennial of Eau Claire: The Impact of Religion on a Changing City 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Other Registration Required Details: Brian will attempt to trace the growth of religion in Eau Claire from the earliest settlements to the present.		This event is in the "Adults" group Chippewa Valley Learning in Retirement Presents "Electric & Autonomous Vehicles: Fact, Fiction, Future" (An Update) 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Class Details: Find more info here.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Serious Eats: Teen Cooking Club (Mini Apple Pies) 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302) Age Group: Teens Event Type: Cooking Registration Required Details: If you’re seriously into making great food, join us for teen cooking club! To celebrate apple season, we will make (and eat!) mini apple pies. Allergen note: participants will work with apples, pastry dough, flour, sugar, and spices. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for teenagers.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Book Scouts Book Club: Show and Share 4:45pm–5:30pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Kids Event Type: Book Club - Youth Details: At our Show and Share Book Club, you can meet up with your fellow readers to talk about what you are reading, get recommendations, and play story games like Mad Libs. No pre-reading required!
5 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Meet the School Authors (Book Sale & Signing) 5:30pm–7:15pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: All Ages Event Type: Book Talk Details: Students, parents, and the entire community are invited to create lasting memories by meeting award-winning authors presenting in area schools during the Chippewa Valley Book Festival.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Animanga Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104) Age Group: Teens Event Type: Clubs Registration Required Details: Love anime or manga? Check out the Animanga Club for teens (grades 6-12)! Watch anime, create themed projects, and socialize with others who share a common interest. Snacks provided! Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Rescheduled: Reclaiming Our Stories with Nadia Owusu 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Type: Book Talk Details: Part of the Chippewa Valley Book Festival, join us for a presentation from writer Nadia Owusu!