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A photo compilation of the five county libraries

Locations & Hours

 

Library

Adult Programming

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We're excited to announce the winners of our Summer Book Bingo drawings!

Grand-Prize Winner of a 3-night stay at a High Point Retreats cabin:

Nancy Jo P., French Island Library patron

Winners of a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble:

  • Bangor: Laura A.
  • French Island: Doug P.
  • Holmen: Kelsey E.
  • Onalaska: Emma B.
  • West Salem: Zach B.

Congratulations to all, and thanks to everyone who participated!

Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Library and High Point Retreats.


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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We're hard at work scheduling programs for the fall—here's a sneak peek at what's ahead:

  • Author visits with Elizabeth Oness and Annelise Ryan
  • Monthly Book BINGO with 608 Brewing Company in Holmen
  • Old-Time Blues and Folk Show with Jack Norton
  • Salsa dancing
  • Hominids to Humans with The Mammoth Hunter
  • Bouquets and Books bar with fresh, local flowers
  • Yoga on the Library Lawn

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Our Senior Moments series—learning and entertainment for older adults—will return August 12 and run through November 11. The full lineup will be available soon; here is a sneak peek of our August programming.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Onalaska Public Library

August 12: Pao Lor, author of Bamboo Son: A Hmong Refugee’s Search for Identity and the American Dream

August 19: Enduring Families, Denise Christy

August 26: Travel Wisconsin, Glenn Schmidt

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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 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

September 17 - Michael (PG-13)

October 15 - Animal Farm (PG)

November 19 - EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert (PG-13)

December 17 - Project Hail Mary (PG-13)

ONALASKA LIBRARY
Select Thursdays at 2:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

September 3 - Michael (PG-13)

September 17 - Rental Family (PG-13)

October 1 - Project Hail Mary (PG-13)

October 29 - Pressure (PG-13)

November 5 - The Sheep Detectives (PG)

November 12 - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13)

December 3 - Ordinary Angels (PG)

December 17 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG)

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

August 13 - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13)

August 27 - Project Hail Mary (PG-13)

September 10 - Pressure (PG-13)

September 24 - Reminders of Him (PG-13)

October 8 - Send Help (R)

October 22 - Dragonfly (PG-13)

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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.



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