Projects
Let the staff of the International Owl Center help you unravel the mysteries of owls as you meet the Center’s feathered ambassadors up close and personal. Touch owl feathers, learn to identify owls by the sounds they make, explore children’s owl art from around the world, and take pictures of perfectly mounted specimens of nine… Read more »
Sparta is a choice destination nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of western Wisconsin. Known as the “Bicycling Capital of America” with multiple trails and paved rides to choose from. Over 200 miles of routes that include tunnels, wildlife and back to nature experiences. Our downtown offers a rich history, with a diverse blend of… Read more »
The Original Wisconsin Storytelling Festival The La Crosse Storytelling Festival is a fantastic family weekend. Free stories, music, and activities for Children in the morning and early afternoon. Afternoon stories with the national tellers for all audiences. Evening performances are adult themed. The festival brings in high-level national/international talent every year while continuing… Read more »
The West Salem Public Library is named the Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library. The building was opened in 2000. The library has a designated Children’s Library as well as a Young Adult area and private study space. There is an ongoing book sale of gently used books and other media. Open Hours Monday 10:00… Read more »
The Holmen Public Library is a small library that makes the most of its space. The children’s section has one wall painted as from a scene from “Where the Wild Things Are” adding some fun ambiance. The adult section has tall stacks and comfortable chairs making a place you wouldn’t mind spending time in. Public… Read more »
The Onalaska Public Library hosts the Onalaska Historical Society Museum as well as a Reading Garden with an outdoor cast bronze sculpture entitled Invitation to Imagination by artist Michael Martino. The garden has bench seating that also inspires the imagination. As Cicero said, “if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you… Read more »
West Salem Historical Society is a nonprofit organization to preserve the heritage of West Salem and the immediate area. There are three historical homes you can tour, monthly newsletters and over 2,000 members in 43 states, Washington D.C., and Sweden. An annual event, Garland Days, held each September, celebrates the life of this community’s favorite… Read more »
