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Download our programming brochure to see what we have in store this January through May for kids of all ages! We've got tried-and-true favorites like Messy Kids Art, Teen Time, and Wild Child Nature Explorers, and some new programming, too, like Comic Creations and an Instrument "Petting Zoo."

Join us for special Story Times presented by the Coulee Region Humane Society. These events will feature stories and activities about wildlife babies. No registration required. Geared for ages 3-7. Note: Not all events will have live animals.

Monday, May 6: Bangor at 10:15am with special guest Flower the Skunk and Onalaska at 6:30pm (no skunk)
Tuesday, May 7: Holmen at 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 8: Holmen at 10:15am
Thursday, May 9: Campbell at 6:30pm
Friday, May 10: Onalaska at 10am with special guest Flower the Skunk
Wednesday, May 15: West Salem at 10:15am

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Learn about the visual language that makes comics unique in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop from Do Art Productions. No art experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity. Everyone leaves with free stickers, bookmarks, and more to further your comic creations. Geared for grades 4-12. Registration required.

Onalaska Library
Saturday, May 4
10am to 12pm

Funding for this program was provided by the Ben and Floyde Sias Library Trust Fund in partnership with La Crosse County Library.

Fall in love and foster/adopt your new reading buddy at the library. Join us for an intergenerational event, including animal crafts (like Paw Patrol!) for kids and introducing adorable animals from the Humane Society. Red Barn Learning Farm's outdoor petting zoo will be at the library, too (not available for adoption). Note: Humane Society animal visits dependent on availability at the time of event.

Onalaska Library
Saturday, May 11
10am to 12pm

Ever wonder what it would be like to play a musical instrument? You'll get your chance when this fun "string farm" petting zoo visits the library. Kids get to try out a variety of string instruments with the support of musicians from La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and Leithold Music. No registration required; all ages welcome. Enjoy performances by musicians from the Boys & Girls Club violin program throughout this event.

Onalaska Library
Saturday, May 18
10am to 12pm

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Reader's Advisory

Reader's Advisory is a service to assist young people and their families, and those who work with children, in selecting reading materials. Stop by to talk with a youth services librarian at the Library’s youth services desks in Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, or before and after youth programs at any of the five County Library branches. They will be happy to recommend books and other materials for children and teens with regard to abilities, age levels, and interests.

We are pleased to offer a reader’s advisory service at our locations and online as an empowering tool to help connect you with books and resources that meet your needs! As with all of our reader’s advisory initiatives, we understand that you know best what materials will work for you. While we are happy to give suggestions based on our knowledge of our collection, your reading and checkout choices are always in your hands.

Lit Love Book Bundles

Curious about creepy crawlies? Robo-motion? How to introduce your preschooler to Hebrew and other languages with Sesame Street?

Cozy up with some literary love curated just for you by our Youth Services team. Just let us know what you're interested in, and we'll help you find it! Service also available for educators.

Booklists

Booklists are suggested reading in various categories provided by our Youth Services Librarians, New York Times Best-sellers list, etc.

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Youth Services Staff travel to each of the five library locations to conduct programs, select and maintain books and other materials, conduct Reader's Advisory, and provide many other services for children, teens, and their families.

Youth Services has offices in Holmen, Onalaska & West Salem:

Holmen Public Library
121 W. Legion St * PO Box 220
Holmen, WI 54636
608-399-3385

Onalaska Public Library
741 Oak Ave S
Onalaska, WI 54650
608-781-9568 ext 3

West Salem Library
702 Industrial Drive
West Salem, WI 54669
608-786-1505