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Libraries

Locations & Hours

 

Library

Adult Programming

Adult Programs Event Calendar

 

Our Fall/Winter 2025 Schedule Is Here! Take a look at our upcoming programs for adults, from September through December of this year.



Upcoming Programs


All of our upcoming events can now be found on our Events page! Filter by location, topic, and/or age group to find what you're looking for, and you can register directly on the program page. Check it out!

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Yoga on the Library Lawn
West Salem Library | Thurs, September 11, 18, 25 | 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Register

Mindfulness: Stress and Coping Workshop
Onalaska Library | Mon, September 22 | 1:30 p.m.
Details

Autumn Birding with Michael Huffman
West Salem Library | Tues, September 23 | 10:30 a.m.
Goose Island Park | Tues, September 30 | 8 a.m.
Details

Cheesecake & Canvas
West Salem Library | Thurs, October 2 | 6:30 p.m.
Register in person with $15 program fee
Details

Genealogy Workshop with Carlon Genealogical Services
Onalaska Library | Sat, October 4 | Sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.
Register

Gluten-Free Baking with Omega Bakery
Holmen Library | Thurs, October 9 | 6 p.m.
Register

Friends of the Onalaska Library Book Sale
Onalaska Library | October 16-18
Details

Identity Theft
Bangor Library | Thurs, October 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Details

Antique Appraisals with Mark F. Moran
Onalaska Library | Sat, November 1 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration opens October 6

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Download Fall Lineup

Senior Moments Flyer Fall 2025

Our Senior Moments series—learning and entertainment for older adults—returns on August 20 and runs through November 12! Adults ages 50 and better are invited to join us on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Onalaska Public Library for free programs and refreshments. No registration is required.

Generously funded by the Ben & Floyde Sias Foundation.

Upcoming programs:

Wed, September 17: Wisconsin Circus History with Peter Shrake

Wed, September 24: Farm Tales with Daryl Wermedal

Free 1:1 Tech Help

 

Basic digital skills are necessary for most people, whether for using the library or many other aspects of life in the 21st century. Drop-in or make an appointment for help using Library digital resources or other common software applications. Please bring your own device and know passwords for any necessary accounts.

Please note: We are NOT able to perform any equipment repairs.

Drop-In Service

Holmen Public Library
Third Thursday of the month
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

By Appointment

Set up an appointment with Jeremy Scarlet, Public Services/Digital Services Librarian, at 608-399-3361.

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Enjoy free movies on the big screen!

BANGOR LIBRARY
Third Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

September 18 - Cleaner (R)

October 16 - The Accountant 2 (R)

November 20 - The Last Rodeo (PG)

December 18 - Red One (PG-13)


HOLMEN LIBRARY
Select Mondays at 2:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.

September 22 - Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13)

October 6 - Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13)

October 20 - Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (PG-13)

November 3 - The Friend (R)

November 17 - Superman (PG-13)

December 1 - The Penguin Lessons (PG-13)

December 15 - FI (PG-13)


ONALASKA LIBRARY
Select Thursdays at 6 p.m.

September 18 - Sovereign (R)

October 2 - The Amateur (PG-13)

October 9 - Black Bag (R)

November 6 - The Last Rodeo (PG)

November 13 - The Ballad of Wallis Island (PG-13)

December 4 - The Unbreakable Boy (PG)

December 11 - Mad About the Boy (R)


WEST SALEM LIBRARY
Every Second and Fourth Thursday at 2:15 p.m.

September 25 - The Phoenician Scheme (PG-13)

October 9 - Karate Kid Legends (PG-13)

October 23 - Black Bag (R)

 

 

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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.