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 (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Group Art Show: It's All Symbolic All Day 6/9–8/26 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 a work of art to be included in a themed summer exhibit. This year’s show, “It’s All Symbolic,” features works from 39 talented artists.
						Closing Library Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Art Explorers (Mondays) 9:00am–12:00pm 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: Summer: DIY Drop-in, Arts & Crafts Details: Recommended for youth entering grades K-6. Artists of all kinds are invited to drop in and explore your creative side this summer. Basic supplies will be available; just bring your imagination! 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 "All Ages" group BookBike at the Farmers Market (Saturdays) 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). Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and so much more!
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group Little Movers 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: Little Movers Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for babies on the move (up to 24-months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group. 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. 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 (Wednesdays) 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). Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and so much more!			This event is in the "Kids" group Play Day (Saturdays) 10:00am–3:00pm 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: Summer: DIY Drop-in, Games Details: Recommended for youth entering grades K-6. Drop-in to play at the library! Enjoy a variety of games and playful activities. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series. This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.
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12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Bouncing Babies Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm 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: Storytime Details: Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers. This event is in the "Kids" group Pint Sized Polkas 1:00pm–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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Kids Event Type: Summer: Performances, Performance Details: Recommended for youth entering grades K-6 and their families. Sing, dance, and laugh along with Wisconsin’s own polka entertainer, Mike Schneider! Attendance is first come, first served. Disclaimer(s) This event has limited audience space, so please show up on time (or early) to ensure a seat.
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.
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4 pm
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Watch Party: "Dirty Computer" film screening 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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Diversity & Equity, Movie, One Book, One Community Details: Join artist Jennifer Gouge on a literary journey through an immersive, Afrofuturist universe! Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for adults and may contain mature content.		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.