Events

September 21, 2026

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Monday, September 21st at 6pm

The Friends of the Library Executive Board will meet at 6 pm in Room 105 of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. This will be an open meeting. Committee chairs and members are welcome. Please email friendsofthelibrary@eauclaire.lib.wi.us  if you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting.

September 26, 2026

Pop Up Book Sale

Saturday, September 26th, 10 am to 2pm

Featuring fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, as well as DVDs and books on CD. Bring a bag to fill or grab one at the sale. Freewill donation.

Book store items are not included in this sale, but are available for purchase at our everyday low prices.

October 19, 2026

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 19th at 6pm

The Friends of the Library Executive Board will meet at 6 pm in Room 105 of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. This will be an open meeting. Committee chairs and members are welcome. Please email friendsofthelibrary@eauclaire.lib.wi.us  if you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting.

November 16, 2026

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Monday, November 16th at 6pm

The Friends of the Library Executive Board will meet at 6 pm in Room 105 of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. This will be an open meeting. Committee chairs and members are welcome. Please email friendsofthelibrary@eauclaire.lib.wi.us  if you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting.

December 5 – 29, 2026

Seasonal Train Exhibit

Friday, December 5th – Tuesday, December 29th, 2026, Riverview Room

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains. Three trains will run each day or night of the exhibit. Night trains which run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings will feature lighted cars. Make sure to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet when you enter the exhibit to see if you find all the hidden objects on display!

Schedule:

  • Night trains run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm (No trains run on December 24th)
  • Day trains run Saturdays, 1-4:30pm

Admissions:

  • Adults – $5
  • Kids aged 5-17 – $2
  • Kids 4 and under – free