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River Falls History Chat

Come join us on Tuesday, January 14 and Tuesday, March 11 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, for a local history show and tell in the Library lower level! Bring a photo, artifact or just yourself! Our friends and partners from Pierce County Historical Association will be here...
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Jake Armerding

Join us in the main level of the library on Saturday, February 15 from Noon to 1 p.m. for this special performance by a local musician with national fame! The Boston Globe calls violinist-composer Jake Armerding "the most gifted and promising songwriter to emerge from...
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The Art of Self-Protection

Join us for this introductory class on Saturday, February 8 from noon-1:30 p.m., in person only. Mike Ellefson, from Midwest Center for Movement, loves teaching and prefers to approach daunting topics like self-protection with an easy-going style laced with humor. His...
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Ashley Shelby

Ashley Shelby is a novelist, short story writer, and former environmental journalist. Set in the post climate impact era, Ashley Shelby's collection of climate fictions titled Honeymoons in Temporary Locations, imagines a near future that is both unnervingly familiar...
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Snowed Under

Organizing to beat winter stress. Valerie Cady of Winnow & Spruce Organizing, will guide this fun and practical presentation of simple organizing tips and tricks designed to keep your space (and your sanity) under control. Join us Thursday, January 23 at 6:30...
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Live Harp Music

Live Harp Music played by Laura Maki on select Saturdays: Jan 18, Feb 8 and March 8, 11am-12pm. Sit up close or enjoy the music as you browse the book shelves.
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The Transition Resiliency Zone

Juli Okal is a leadership coach, educator, and author with decades of experience helping people navigate transitions. Having guided hundreds of individuals she brings expertise in adult learning, change management, and leadership development, including her work at...
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Winter Wellness Fair

10:00 a.m. - Noon: Visit with over 20 organizations who offer wellness resources to adults, children and teens. - St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), MBC Collaborative LLC, Renaissance Charter Academy, Ugly Dog Therapy, St Croix Valley Restorative...
Author, Christine Whelan Ph.D. will be giving a virtual presentation on the topic of Authentic Purpose. Christine is pictured with her book, The Big Picture. You can click on Read More to reserve the book or learn more about the program.

Authentic Purpose, Dr. Christine Whelan

Join us Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m., for a watch party with light appetizers in the Library lower level. You can also join virtually on the Library Facebook and YouTube for this motivational presentation about finding your purpose. Dr. Whelan is the Purpose...
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Spirit of Adventure

This display highlights amazing individuals from River Falls who have embarked on remarkable adventures. These people dared to dream big, explore beyond our community borders, and overcome challenges. On display now - March 2025.

Analog to Digital

Check-out equipment from the library that can convert your old analog to digital. We have a Kodak digital film slider that can save your old slides and film negatives to image files, a cassette and record player to convert to mp3, and converters for VHS to digital....
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Join the River Falls Library Foundation

Want to help the library? Join the River Falls Library Foundation. A small annual contribution will make a big difference. Join today!

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Youth Book Groups

Youth Book Groups meet once per month on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm. Ready Reader Book Group: Second and...

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Big Fun Lab

The Big Fun Lab will be available from December 26 through March 30 during the Library's open...

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