Lake City Public Library

Library offers tips on making perfect cup of coffee Oct. 17

Sep 16, 2026

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to The Perfect Cup on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Join Brigette Rol and Mateus Lara Rocha, who will take you through the basics of brewing the perfect cup of coffee and discuss the various aspects that affect the taste of your coffee such as...

Former Secret Service agent to speak at library

Sep 9, 2026

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a presentation and Q & A with former special agent Carl Wahl on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. He will share his experiences after serving more than 27 years in the U.S. Secret Service. He will also discuss the evolution and history of the...

Journalists to discuss book ‘Sea of Grass,’ about the American prairie

Sep 9, 2026

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk and discussion of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie” with authors Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The authors, veteran journalists and midwesterners...

Lake City native Lindsey Wohlsdorf to discuss debut novel at library

Sep 2, 2026

Life doesn’t always turn out exactly as planned – a lesson at the heart of Lindsey Wohlsdorf’s debut novel, “Before Dreams Come True.” Set against the backdrop of Nashville’s music scene, this heartfelt blend of romance, drama, and mystery explores universal themes of friendship, ambition, and the...

Sisters in Crime members to speak at library

Sep 2, 2026

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk and discussion on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. with authors Jesse Chandler, Judy Kerr, Thekla Madsen, and Frank Weber, members of the Twin Cities contingent of Sisters in Crime. We hope you’ll join us as they come to discuss true...

Magic show coming to library June 29

Jun 24, 2026

The Magic of Isaiah is coming to the Lake City Public Library on Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Isaiah Foster is a professional magician from the La Crosse, Wis., area with over 20 years of experience. He performs throughout the area at schools, libraries, and corporate events. His shows are family...

Comedy pirate show coming to library June 15

Jun 10, 2026

“Treasure Beyond Measure,” a comedy pirate show from A Touch of Magic Entertainment, is coming to the Lake City Public Library on Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m. “Join these silly pirates as they recruit rookie pirates and embark on an adventure filled with physical comedy and uproarious audience...

Library will teach patrons how to use eBooks, eAudiobooks on their own devices

May 6, 2026

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to learn about the Libby app, which allows patrons to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks for free using a library card. The course is being offered following the library’s decision to remove Books on CD from the local collection (see related story)....

Books on CD leaving library collection

May 6, 2026

The Lake City Public Library is making a change. We are removing Books on CD from our local collection. This change is happening for several reasons: • Circulation – People are using books on CD less and less. Over the last few years only 3% of our audiobook collection is checked out at any...

Authors to speak at library May 7

Apr 29, 2026

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to a book talk with Minnesota authors Julie Klassen and Erica Vetsch on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Julie Klassen is an author of Regency romance novels. She is the winner of several Christy Awards and a Midwest Book Award. She also worked...