Chippewa Falls Public Library

Chippewa Falls Public Library The Library serves city and county residents of all ages by providing access to materials.

Mission Statement: The Chippewa Falls Public Library serves city and county residents of all ages by providing access to materials and services which meet their informational, educational and recreational needs.

What’s dead and long gone, but still well-preserved? A fossil! 😉On exactly this day in 1964, our library announced new...
06/18/2026

What’s dead and long gone, but still well-preserved? A fossil! 😉

On exactly this day in 1964, our library announced newly acquired books, among them the title “Fossils in America”:

“Fossils are becoming almost as popular as rocks, to collectors. To meet requests for information, the Library adds to its holdings this book, which explains the nature and origins of fossils, tells how a collection should be assembled, and how to identify and classify fossils.” [Chippewa Herald-Telegram, June 18, 1964]

A recent addition to our current collection is “The Rockhounding Encyclopedia” with similar content, and also featuring America’s top 500 rockhounding sites. This book was a donation from the Chippewa Valley Gem and Mineral Society, who gifted the book after one of their popular collaborative displays at the library in April.

PS. And this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is somewhat related: Unearth a Story. ⛏ Ask for your reading logs next time you visit the library!

Book Cover BedazzlingMonday, June 22 11am-4pm (drop-in)Those entering grades 6-12 will embellish the front cover design ...
06/18/2026

Book Cover Bedazzling
Monday, June 22
11am-4pm (drop-in)

Those entering grades 6-12 will embellish the front cover design with diamond painting supplies, rhinestones, gems, permanent markers, glitter glue, and more. Bring a book from your personal collection or choose a free book donated by the Friends of the Library.

Drop-in program in the Teen Area. Pizza will be available from noon to 2pm.

This activity could take 30 minutes to multiple hours, depending upon how much of your book cover you plan to decorate.

Thank you to Friends of the Library for donating supplies towards this program.

Today brings a double dose of Pop Up in the Park! Join Miss Jessi and Booker the Bookbike at Alexander McBean Park from ...
06/18/2026

Today brings a double dose of Pop Up in the Park! Join Miss Jessi and Booker the Bookbike at Alexander McBean Park from 1-2 for straw airplane creation and book options, then head to Casper Park for Parks and Rec activities. Attending either one of these is an activity on your Summer Learning Challenge sheets!

06/17/2026

Thank you to our community donors and sponsors for supporting our teen summer events and teen Summer Learning Challenge. Over the next few weeks we will be posting shout outs to each business and organization.

Let’s give a huge internet high five to today’s featured donor: Science Museum of Minnesota

Learn more about this summer’s teen prizes, teen events, and all our donors and sponsors when you visit the library and our website.

Thank you for being a friend! 😀We want to thank our volunteer organization, Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library...
06/17/2026

Thank you for being a friend! 😀

We want to thank our volunteer organization, Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library, for their dedication in raising funds for our library activities.

This month we highlight Wisconsin Farmers Union, whose donation helped us hire expert mycologist Tavis Lynch for a well-attended Family Fungi Foray event in October in Kemper’s Woods.

Wisconsin Farmers Union has had a strong presence in Chippewa Falls for close to 100 years. From the outset, Chippewa Falls was selected as the legal headquarters of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. The first meeting of the organization’s board of directors occurred November 29, 1930, at the Hotel Northern. And currently, the headquarters are housed in the restored Market on River building, overlooking the Chippewa River.

Thanks, Wisconsin Farmers Union, for being a library friend!

The rain might miss us, but it might not! Let's be safe, not soggy and meet at the library instead!
06/16/2026

The rain might miss us, but it might not! Let's be safe, not soggy and meet at the library instead!

Drop-in Days - Buttons & Break-Out BoxesJune 5 2-4pmCreate your own design or use one provided to color and make your ow...
06/14/2026

Drop-in Days - Buttons & Break-Out Boxes
June 5 2-4pm

Create your own design or use one provided to color and make your own pinback button.

On your own or with family/friends, solve clues to unlock a mystery box and earn a prize. Break-Out Boxes are split into 3 age groups: early elementary, elementary, and middle school. Adult assistance and collaboration are requested.

Visit out website for more details about our Drop-In Days throughout the summer.

Did you know that June is National Camping Month? ⛺️Check out our display with books on all aspects of camping: from cam...
06/13/2026

Did you know that June is National Camping Month? ⛺️

Check out our display with books on all aspects of camping: from campfire cooking to family friendly activities, from camping site guides to outdoor survival skills, from s’mores to reno’ing RVs.

There is also a fact sheet with links to the Wisconsin DNR’s directory of public parks and trails.

Get inspired, and let your outdoors adventure begin! 🏕️

Next week for middle and high schoolers - "Tar" Prints & SculpturesTuesday, June 162pmPlease arrive on time and either w...
06/12/2026

Next week for middle and high schoolers -

"Tar" Prints & Sculptures
Tuesday, June 16
2pm

Please arrive on time and either wear clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron/oversize shirt to wear over your outfit.

We will watch a few short videos about the La Brea Tar Pits and paleontology then, using a variety of tools and supplies, we will create prints and sculptures inspired by the Tar Pits.

View our website for full details.

Address

105 W Central Street
Lake Hallie, WI
54729

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17157231146

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