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!

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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.

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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.

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Time	Sun (4/13)	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Wisconsin ArtsWest 46 All Day 3/17–5/27 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: Now in its 46th year, our annual juried exhibit is open to all artists and students, age 18 and older, residing in Wisconsin. The competition is juried by a working visual artist, craftsperson, or qualified individual from outside the a
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group CVLR Presents: A Philosopher Looks at Happiness 10:00am–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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Health & Wellness Details: Dr. Meyer will look at ten different “takes” on avenues to happiness that come primarily from the history of philosophy and contemporary psychology. Disclaimer(s) If you need a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations, please notify Information & Reference (715-839-5004, librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us) at least 48 hours before the program.	This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Readers Book Group 10:00am–11:45am 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: Carnegie Room (Room 104) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Book Club - Adult Details: Discuss classic and contemporary mysteries on the third Tuesday morning of the month.			This event is in the "Families" group Build & Play 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: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Families Event Type: STEAM Details: Recommended for ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. 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 Play Day 10:00am–6:00pm 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: Youth Program Room (Room 123) Age Group: Families Event Type: Games Details: Recommended for school-age children and their families. Drop-in to play at the library! Ping pong and a variety of games will be available. This event is in the "All Ages" group Dabble Box Open Lab - Saturdays 10:30am–12:30pm 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: 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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Dabble Box Open Lab 3:30pm–6:00pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Dabble Box Open Lab 3:30pm–6:00pm 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: 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Read Me a Book Club: Play on Words 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Full 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: Read Me a Book Club Registration Required Details: Recommended for kids in grades K-2 with their grown-up. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.
5 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Book Scouts Book Club: End of Year Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Full 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: Story Seekers Registration Required Details: All Book Scouts (Story Seekers and Page Turners) are invited to join us for an end-of-the-session pizza party! Meet up with friends for lots of book-related fun! Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series. This event is in the "Kids" group Book Scouts Book Club: End of Year Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Full 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: Page Turners Registration Required Details: All Book Scouts (Story Seekers and Page Turners) are invited to join us for an end-of-the-session pizza party! Meet up with friends for lots of book-related fun! Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series.	This event is in the "All Ages" group PUBLIC MEETING: Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm 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: Carnegie Room (Room 104) Age Group: All Ages Event Type: Public Meeting Details: PUBLIC NOTICE
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Sawdust City Writers group 6:00pm–7:45pm 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: 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.