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.

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Time	Sun (4/27)	Mon (4/28)	Tue (4/29)	Wed (4/30)	Thu (5/01)	Fri (5/02)	Sat (5/03)
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: Healthcare in the Chippewa Valley 10:00am–11:30am 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Details: Healthcare in Western Wisconsin was disrupted when two hospitals and a number of clinics closed a year ago. It is still difficult to get appointments and often there is a shortage of hospital beds in the area. 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 "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.
11 am
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Vital Resource Co-Pilots: LSS Gaining Ground 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Room 222 Age Group: Adults Details: Meet with social services specialists to seek help in navigating and applying for services such as housing, aging and disability, addiction and substance abuse, vital records, veterans, transportation, foodshare, medical, healthcare benefits, and Disclaimer(s) This event has limited audience space, so please show up on time (or early) to ensure a seat.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group CVLR Presents: Exciting Things Happening at the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley 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: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Type: Other Registration Required Details: Learn what’s happening at the YMCA and its vision for our area. It includes items of concern and areas of excitement and focuses on long-term facility planning. 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.
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 "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 Pokémon Fan Club 4:30pm–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: Games Details: Recommended for kids in grades 3-6, but all Pokémon-loving kids are welcome!
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Family Support Center: Become an On-Call Advocate 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Special Discussion Details: Are you feeling helpless in the face of domestic and sexual violence? Do you want to make a concrete difference in the lives of survivors? You can make a change! Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for adults and may contain mature content.	This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Evening Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Clubs, Book Club - Adult Details: This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month.		This event is in the "Adults" group Love Letters to a Serial Killer: A Reading and Conversation with Novelist Tasha Coryell 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Details: Debut novelist Tasha Coryell will read from her dark and irresistibly compelling debut thriller, Love Letters to a Serial Killer, in which an aimless young woman starts writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial.