City of La Crosse Issues North Side Library Request For Proposals

Published on June 30, 2026

A historic brick building with trees, previously the North Side Library in the City of La Crosse

LA CROSSE, WI — The City of La Crosse has issued a Request for Proposals(PDF, 540KB) (RFP) for the reuse of tax parcel #17-10113-110, located at 1552 Kane Street. The existing structure was built in 1940 and had been used as the North Community Library since 1941.

The purpose of the RFP is to give community members an opportunity to repurpose this facility. The information collected will help guide policymakers as they consider next steps. 

The deadline to submit a proposal is 4 p.m. CST Friday, August 14. Proposals should be submitted electronically to the Department of Planning and Development at planning@cityoflacrosse.org. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.