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Adult Event Calendar Fall/Winter 2024

Challenge yourself to read 31 minutes for 31 days in October!

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Join the challenge on Beanstack or pick up an entry form at the checkout desk.

Turn in your form by November 14 to pick up a prize and to be entered into a drawing for a Hunt + Gather Grazing Board voucher for a mid-sized board. Winner may choose from traditional (pictured), brunch, build your own sandwich, or dessert!

Grand-prize winners announced November 15. One winner per location. One entry per person.

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Floyde's Senior Moments - learning and entertainment for older adults - resumes August 14! No registration required. Generously funded by the Ben & Floyde Sias Foundation.

August 14 - November 20, 2024
Onalaska Public Library
Select Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Upcoming Programs:

September 18: NO PROGRAM (all locations are closed for our catalog upgrade)

September 25: Onalaskans in the Iron Brigade | John Dudkiewicz

Holmen Public Library

September 3-17
Drop off your lightly used or excess art/craft supplies and/or puzzles at the Holmen Library Checkout Desk

September 19, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holmen Library Meeting Room

• Pick out some free, new-to-you art/craft supplies or puzzles to take home for FREE!
• Enjoy a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings
• Plus, create your own button at our button-making station! All supplies included.

Accepted donations include:

• Puzzles
• Paint
• Paint brushes (clean or unused)
• Canvases/Drawing pads/Cardstock
• Colored pencils/oil pastels/
• Unopened or very lightly used crayons/markers
• Yarn/string
• Knitting needles/crochet hooks
• Art kits

All ages welcome to participate. This program is part of the Driftless Regional Read.

Registration Required

9-5-24: This class is full; registration closed.

Update 9-5-24: This class is now full. We are no longer accepting registrations.

Art class for ages 16+. No experience necessary: step-by-step instruction & all supplies provided. You are welcome to bring your own covered beverage—we'll bring the cupcakes!

Registration fee is $15 per person; cash or check only. 

Bangor Library
Thursday, September 26
6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Registration Required

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Learn 70s dance moves and discover why dancing is good for your body, brain, and spirit! Taught by La Crosse Dance Centre Owner and Artistic Director, Nikki Balsamo. All ages welcome; registration is required.

Holmen Public Library
Thursday, October 3
5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

Come and meet New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni as she talks about her upcoming book, The Puzzle Box.

The Puzzle Box will be released later in October, but Trussoni, a La Crosse area native, will have Barnes & Noble from Valley View Mall selling copies of her book at this event! No registration required.

Onalaska Public Library
Saturday, October 5
10:00 a.m.

Registration Required

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Vision boards help us create a powerful vision for our dreams and goals, and a pathway for achieving them. In this workshop you will create your own vision board to guide you in making your dreams and goals a reality.

West Salem Library
Tuesday, October 8
10:00 a.m.

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

Bring your favorite game (optional) and join us for this casual get together. No registration required.

Bangor Library
Second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
October 10, November 14, and December 12

Registration Required

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Give yourself permission to trust in your personal creative genius in a Felting workshop. Using a rainbow selection of wool roving colors, come create your own Wool Felted image. Taught by Martha Buche, regional artist and educator. All ages welcome; best for ages 6 - adult. Registration required.

Holmen Library
Saturday, October 12
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This event is a part of Driftless Regional Read programming.

Learn the science and history of fermentation and how to make sauerkraut. Enjoy free samples! No registration required. This program is a collaboration with the Wisconsin Science Festival.

Holmen Library
Thursday, October 17
6:00 p.m.

Shop thousands of quality donated and library-discarded books, DVDs, magazines, and CDs. Most items $1 or less. Cash only; bag sale on Saturday.

Onalaska Public Library

Thursday, October 17 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, October 18 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Enjoy free movies on the big screen this fall!

Bangor Library
Third Thursday of the Month at 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

September 19 - The Boys in the Boat (PG-13)

October 17 - The Fabulous Four (R)

Holmen Library
Select Mondays at 2:15 p.m.

September 23 - Horizon: An American Saga, Chapter 1 (R)

October 7 - Arthur the King (PG-13)

October 21 - Civil War (R)

November 18 - Thelma (PG-13)

December 2 - Ordinary Angels (PG)

December 16 - Twisters (PG-13)

Onalaska Library
Select Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

September 19 - The Long Game (PG)

October 3 - Ghostlight (R)

October 10 - The Good House (R)

November 7 - The Sound of Hope (PG-13)

November 14 - Thelma (PG-13)

December 5 - Touch (R)

December 12 - Tyson's Run (PG)

West Salem Library
Select Thursdays at 2:15 p.m.

September 26 - Arthur the King (PG-13)

October 10 - The Fall Guy (PG-13)

October 24 - Unsung Hero (PG)

November 7 - Ordinary Angels (PG)

November 21 - Origin (PG-13)

December 5 - The Old Oak (NR)

December 19 - The Long Game (PG)

Book clubs are a great way to appreciate books and socialize at the same time. Four of our locations have book clubs that meet monthly.

• Able Reads Book Club for adults with special needs
• Campbell Book Club
• Holmen Book-to-Screen Club
• Onalaska Book Club
• West Salem Book Clubs