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 (8/17)	Mon (8/18)	Tue (8/19)	Wed (8/20)	Thu (8/21)	Fri (8/22)	Sat (8/23)
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.
9 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group Dabble Box Open Lab 9:30am–12:00pm 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 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 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 "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 "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!
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Who’s at Your Table? How Building a Strong Board Matters More than You May Realize 11:00am–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: Riverview Room (Room 306) Age Group: Adults Event Type: Other, Workshop Details: Facilitated by trainer Ann Kaiser, this workshop will cover topics such as: Why board composition matters
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Dabble Box Open Lab 2:00pm–5:00pm 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 Details: Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group PUBLIC MEETING: Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Board Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Public Meeting Details: Monthly meeting of the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Board.		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.