L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

08/31/2026

🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS! 📢 Are you interested in creating your own merch? Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver and see how your logo looks on some common promotional materials. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a few sample products.

👉 Registration is required! We've got two sessions available on Thursday, September 17: 11am–1pm or 5–7pm.

📱Signup: www.ecpubliclibrary.info/laser

08/29/2026

⭐️ BOOK SCOUTS! ⭐️ Our book club for kids in grades 5-7 meets on Thursday, September 24 from 5-6pm. We’ll be discussing “Blood in the Water” by Tiffany Jackson. Sign up soon! Members can pick up their copy of “Blood in the Water” at the Youth Services desk.

👉 Book Scouts (5-7) is open to youth in grades 5-7. Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Participants vote for their book selection each month, and we will explore a variety of genres (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction, etc.). Join at any time during the 3-month session by registering below or contacting Youth Services at 715-839-5007.

SIGN UP: lephillips.librarycalendar.com/book-scouts-Sept2026
BOOK: more.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S164C2686121

08/28/2026

💀 WE READ AT DAWN.

08/28/2026

🧐 Interested in researching your family's history? Start here!

Genealogy basics, online research, land-vital and probate records, print resources, census and military records.

08/27/2026

‼️ TEEN BOOK CLUB ‼️ Litwits, our book club for teens, meets on Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Sign up soon!

👉 "Open to youth in grades 7-12! Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. Copies of the current book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk."

08/27/2026

😲 WHAT? WE'RE HIRING? You heard right, buddy. Two positions: www.ecpubliclibrary.info/employment

Interested in working at the library? Check this page for available openings.

08/26/2026

🧶 NEW ADULT SERIES! 🍺 Don't miss Crafts & Drafts on Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and/or Nov. 12! Sign up soon... lephillips.librarycalendar.com/crafts-drafts

👉 "Casual fun for adults with crafts and craft beer! Bring your own crafty hobby to work on or try your hand at a featured craft, all while enjoying drinks and conversation at local pubs. Hosted at a different watering hole each month, this is a great chance to try out different locations in the area while developing friends and skills. Non-alcoholic drink options will be available at each event for those who want to craft and socialize without drinking alcohol. September's Crafts & Drafts event will take place at
3rd & Vine!"

08/26/2026

🌻 NEW BOOKS POPPING UP! 🌻 The library has just acquired these titles, released today, August 25. Check'em out!

Check out these new titles released on August 25, 2026 at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. The list is sorted alphabetically by author's last name.

08/25/2026

📢 Library to Close Over Labor Day Weekend 📢

🛑 The library will be closed Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

⚠️ Important: Tuesday, September 8 is also the first day our new service hours. The library’s new standard hours will be Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at www.ecpubliclibrary.info/newhours

08/25/2026

🚨 ONE SEAT LEFT! Sign up for our 3D Print Design Workshop: Sculpting in Blender all set for Wednesday, September 9 (5:30–6:30pm).

👉 "Our 3D Print Design workshop is back by popular demand! Learn to design a 3D model using Blender. Blender is an open-source application with endless potential for both the aspiring modeler and the industry professional. In this workshop, you’ll create a model suitable for printing. You can even submit a request to have it printed using our 3D printing service!"

Sign Up: https://lephillips.librarycalendar.com/event/3d-print-design-workshop-sculpting-blender-49706