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.

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.

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Day Trains)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Families, All Ages

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)

Age Group: Families, All Ages

Event Type: Special Exhibit

Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940. The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (1:30pm)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)

Age Group: Families

Event Type: Performance

Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Children and adults making art

Family Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Age Group: Families

Event Type: STEAM, School Break Week

Details:

This lab is open to families with children under the age of 18.

Smiling teens at a table

Teen Trivia

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Teens

Seats Open

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.

A photograph of children crafting with cardboard.

Cardboard Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Kids

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: School Break Week

Details:

Recommended for grades K-6.

Give new life to garbage! Imagine and build fantastic creations with cardboard, plastic, glue, and your imagination.

Hand holding pokeball

Pokémon Fan Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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!

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Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
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 "Kids" group Preschool StoryPlay 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 StoryPlay is about 30-minutes long and geared for three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kids, Families This event is in the "Kids" group 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: Kids, Families Event Type: Storytime Details: Family Storytime is about 30 minutes long and geared for two- to six-year-olds and their caregivers, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Waist-Deep in Learning : Grossology 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: STEAM Details: Recommended for grades K-6 and their families. Get ready to get icky, sticky, and slimy! Join us as we explore all things gross at this hands-on science learning event!	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 Saturday Sparks: Play Day 1:30pm–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: Games Details: Recommended for kids in grades K-6. Ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges. No registration. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group NEW: 'Story Explorers' Afterschool K-2nd Grade Storytime 4:30pm–5:00pm 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: Storytime Details: Join us for an active and adventurous storytime for school-age kids through 2nd grade. Snack provided. Children under age eight must attend with their caregiver. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series.
5 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Christine Virnig \| Eww!! The Grossest Jobs Throughout History 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: CV Book Fest Details:	This event is in the "Kids" group Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Seats Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Seats Open 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: Open to youth in grades 3-6. Disclaimer(s) You do not need to attend all events in the series.
6 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bookbinding for Young Beginners 6:00pm–7:30pm Kids, Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace Age Group: Kids, Teens Event Type: CV Book Fest Registration Required Details: A part of the 2025 Chippewa Valley Book Festival! Disclaimer(s) This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.