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!

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.

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!

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 (7/02)	Mon (7/03)	Tue (7/04)	Wed (7/05)	Thu (7/06)	Fri (7/07)	Sat (7/08)
All Day			Closing Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library	This event is in the "All Ages" group Group Art Show: Food for Thought All Day 7/5–8/22 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: Each year, selected artists are invited to submit work to be included in our themed summer show. This year’s show, “Food for Thought,” features over 25 talented artists.
9 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group BookBike at the Farmers Market 9:00am–12:00pm 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: BookBike Details: Hang out with the BookBike at the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, weather permitting.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Bouncing Babies Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. This special lapsit program consists of lap rhymes, songs, and a story read in unison. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.		This event is in the "Kids" group Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Toddler Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. Each session includes easy-to-understand stories, songs, and activities. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers. This event is in the "All Ages" group BookBike at the Farmers Market 10:00am–12:00pm 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: BookBike Details: Hang out with the BookBike at the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, weather permitting.	This event is in the "Families" group Science Theatre: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen (Thursday Performances) 10:00am–11:00am 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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Families Event Type: , Performance Details: Discover the power of liquid nitrogen with Dr. Erik Hendrickson, UW-EC Physics & Astronomy Professor. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.	This event is in the "Kids" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Preschool Storytime is about 30 minutes long and geared for three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers. This Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.	This event is in the "Kids" group Artist Studio 10:00am–2:00pm 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: , Arts & Crafts Details: Are you a writer? Cartoonist? Musician? Artists of all kinds are invited to drop in and explore your creative side this summer. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series. This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers. This event is in the "Adults" group BYO Book Club 10:30am–11:30am 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: Meeting Room 105 Age Group: Adults Event Type: Book Club - Adult Details: BYO Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group From Seed to Plant (Monday Activities) 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: , Making & Crafting Details: Recommended for grades K-6 & their parent/caregiver. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series. This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.		This event is in the "Families" group LEGO® Club 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: , Games Details: A family drop-in event! Join fellow LEGO® fans each week this summer for free building. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination.	This event is in the "Families" group Science Theatre: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen (Thursday Performances) 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Families Event Type: , Performance Details: Discover the power of liquid nitrogen with Dr. Erik Hendrickson, UW-EC Physics & Astronomy Professor. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Writers Group 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Meeting Room 105 Age Group: Adults Event Type: Writing Group Details: Local writers of all kinds meet up to hone their craft. Open to the public.
3 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Succulents (Teen Plant It Up) 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Room 039 (Old Dabble Box) Age Group: Teens Event Type: Gardening Registration Required Details: Open to youth entering grades 7-12. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for teenagers.