Historical Annual Reports
Annual reporting of the library’s collection, its Board members, annual circulation data and more from the library’s archives, 1896 to the present.
Author Archive for: Mike P
Entries by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing Specialist
Board Minutes 1894 – 1911
Library Board minutes from 1894 – 1911
Current Building
In August, 1973, John Morris, president of the Library Board, presented to the City Council a request to authorize hiring an architect to draw plans for a new library.
The Early Years
On December 28, 1859, a group of men met at the home of Dr. David H. Ketchum and formed a library association with an election of trustees that included Thomas Barland. The first librarian was Henry C. Putnam.
Board Minutes 1912 – 1924
Library Board minutes from 1912-1924
Library Speaks
Scripts from a weekly radio program, “The Library Speaks” broadcast on WEAU radio in 1938.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Eau Claire library card holders receive unlimited access to lynda.com’s vast library of high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials taught by recognized industry experts.
About Friends
Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library enhance and support the library through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
Book Discussion Groups
Love to read and not sure what to read next? Love to learn more about authors and their works? Love to meet people and discuss interesting books?
Give a Kid a Book
Give a Kid a Book donates more than 3,500 books a year that are distributed by local agencies such as the Salvation Army, Bolton Refuge House, Community Table, St. Francis Food Pantry and Eau Claire Family Literacy.
