* Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday *

Stories and Songs for the Holiday Season with Ken Szymanski and Friends -After Hours Event

Monday, December 9 at 7pm. For this special event Eau Claire’s 2020-2024 Writer-in-Residence Ken Szymanski and a group of writers and musicians will perform a literary...

Teen & Adult Gaming Night

Thursday, November 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Bring your friends and make some new ones around a tabletop game. Ages 13+ can stop by the mezzanine to play dozens of board and...

Board Games Open House

Saturday, November 23 from 10-12:30 All ages are invited to play our many tabletop games plus additional games we have borrowed from other libraries. Family-friendly games...

Pajamas & Picture Book Film Festival

Friday, November 29 at 9:30am Put on your pajamas and join us for a streaming storytime! We’ll sample a handful of short films adapted from picture books you know and love,...

Squishmallow Portraits

Wednesday, November 27 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Customize a Squishmallow canvas or create your own portrait of a squishy friend!

Turkey or Taco? Family Bingo

Monday, November 25 from 10:30am - 12:00pm Bring the whole family for a morning of Bingo, goofy grab bag prizes, salsa tasting, and a special guest who really loves tacos!

Loose Parts Playdate!

Tuesdays at 10:30am, November 5th through December 3rd. Kids ages 3 and up and their caregivers can join us for open-ended sensory play, exploration and creativity...

Teen Weather Academy

Tuesday, November 26 from 4-5pm WQOW meteorologist Austin Haskins will share a presentation and hands-on activities about weather and life as a meteorologist. You won’t...

Switch It Up

Wednesday, November 27 from 11-12:30pm Celebrate International Games Month with videogames! Meet in the Wissota Room for snacks and dozens of Switch games to try out. Bring...

Celebrating International Games Month with James L. Peters

Thursday, November 21st at 6:00pm Local board game designer and enthusiast James Peters will talk about the evolution of modern board gaming, as well as the process of...

Hoopla!

We’re excited to announce a great new digital service for our patrons, Hoopla! Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more—all with no waiting!...

Fall 2024 Storytimes

Storytime at the Library. September 11th to December 13th at 9:30am. Wednesdays-Baby/Toddler Storytime 9:30am Thursdays-Preschool Storytime 9:30am Fridays-Family Storytime...

Chippewa Falls Public Library-Spice Club

The Spice Club is a monthly kit featuring a different unique spice or herb. Included in the kit will be information about the featured spice, it’s history and fun facts and...

Death Cafe

Upcoming dates: Dec 20, Jan 17, and Feb 21 Enjoy a beverage, eat a snack, and discuss death and dying! During this informal event we will gather together for an open and...

November TBR: Autumn Fun

November Our monthly book subscription box, for ages 13-21, includes library books to read then return plus freebies and snacks. October's freebies are slightly spooky and...

Growing Connections – Gardening Club

Free Gardening Classes designed for people living with dementia and their care partners. Come and enjoy indoor and outdoor gardening projects! Fourth Thursday of the month...

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Kanopy

On-demand streaming platform that offers a large collection films and documentaries. Includes children’s programming on Kanopy Kids.

Meeting Room Reservations

We have two meeting rooms available for use. Make your reservation online, in person or over the phone 715-723-1146.

Hoopla

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Seniors Crafty Creations

Join the Chippewa Falls Public Library and the ADRC to create fun and festive crafts! Call the library at 715-723-1146 to register.

Booklist Reader

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Unite for Literacy Easy Reader Collection

Have a beginning reader at home? Build their reading skills with a rotating selection of easy reader books – check back weekly for new titles!

Weston Woods Plus

Enjoy high quality video versions of favorite new titles as well as time-tested classics! Weston Woods Plus makes it easier than ever to connect kids to the best picture books in children’s literature. Providing joyful literacy experiences for all little learners is simple and flexible with this new streaming service.