L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
- 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- (715) 839-5004
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The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library offers public Internet computer stations and free WI-fi access; iPads to check out; activities for kids and teens; art exhibits; and books, movies and music for the entire family—at the library or downloadable from the library’s website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info. Located in downtown Eau Claire at the corner of Eau Claire and South Farwell Streets, it is the largest public library in west central Wisconsin.
The library is open Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays during the school year, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A Place for Kids and Teens - The public library in Eau Claire invites kids to enjoy the vibrant, family-friendly space that includes Discovery Stations with computer games, interactive toys and books for toddlers and preschoolers, craft activities and story times, and comfy lounge seating for moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas. Teens can relax with magazines and computers in the welcoming Young Adult lounge on the second floor.
Events for Everyone - The library sponsors and coordinates a broad spectrum of programs for all ages, including story times for kids and babies, special events for teens, concerts, author visits, poetry readings and speakers. Each year, thousands of library visitors view the library's art exhibits, which feature the work of local and regional artists, as well as many displays of interest to children and adults.
Get the Answer - Whether you’re doing homework or putting together a business plan, the library offers access to a broad selection of research tools. Consumer and legal research, genealogy, local history, health, government and grant information, phone numbers and addresses, learning a language...it all starts here. Need help? Talk to a librarian in person, by phone, e-mail or text at 715.839.5004, librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us or via the library's website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info.
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Meeting Facilities
Facility Info
- Description 4 small study rooms for adults, seating 1-6 people, and 5 larger meeting rooms, seating 8-200 people.
- Space Notes Room reservations:https://lephillips.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room
- Number of Rooms 9
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Events
Preschool Storytime
Jan 20, 2023 - Apr 07, 2023
Switch Gaming
Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 24, 2023
Teen Late Night
Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 24, 2023
Family Storytime
Jan 21, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023
LEGO Club
Jan 14, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Jan 09, 2023 - Apr 03, 2023
Read Me a Book Club
Jan 23, 2023 - Mar 27, 2023
Read Me a Book Club: Must Love (Cats and) Dogs
Mar 20, 2023 - Mar 27, 2023
Little Movers Storytime
Jan 17, 2023 - Apr 04, 2023
Toddler Storytime
Jan 18, 2023 - Apr 05, 2023
Public Board Meeting of the Friends of L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Nov 07, 2022 - Mar 03, 2025
Teen Litwits Book Club
Jan 10, 2023 - Apr 11, 2023
Let’s Learn Libby
Apr 12, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023
Wednesdays on the River: Touring the Chippewa River from Eau Claire to Caryville
Apr 12, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023
Life Makes Art: Three Writers on How Life Experiences Shape Writing
Apr 13, 2023 - Apr 13, 2023
Business Ownership 101
Apr 19, 2023 - Apr 19, 2023
Searching for Mike Teclaw: An Unauthorized Biography featuring Ken Szymanski and Derick Black
Apr 20, 2023 - Apr 20, 2023
Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners
Jan 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
Book Scouts Book Club: Story Seekers
Jan 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023