Protect Your Peeps
Protect Your Peeps
Destroy the other team’s marshmallow peeps before they destroy yours. All materials will be provided. Geared for ages 13-18.
Destroy the other team’s marshmallow peeps before they destroy yours. All materials will be provided. Geared for ages 13-18.
Doodle in the air! Create projects in 3D with this cool pen by drawing whatever you like or using molds to create ready-to-make projects! Registration required.
Let the adult coloring work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing stress.
Learn how to use Microsoft MakeCode to create houses and animals, control your Agent to fine-tune your buildings, and more! Geared for ages 10-15. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Learn how to develop a voice for a variety of social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. This workshop is designed for adults who have basic computer skills and want to learn more about social media. March 29th 12 PM Waseca Public Library
Design your own game that uses a motion sensor. Geared for ages 9-13 at all skill levels. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Bring Minecraft to life! Connect, create, collaborate with Minecraft art and activities. Geared for ages 7-12.
Code our Spheros to roll around, then compete in Major League Sphero Ball! Registration required. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Test your Avengers skills: hammer throw, archery, and more. Geared for ages 13-18. Sponsored by Rosenau Legacy of Angels Endowment Fund.
Group leader Cherie Best will lead a discussion group for anyone with an interest in nature. Based on the book A Sand County Almanac, and sketches here and there by Aldo Leopold, the group will discuss the monthly changes here in southern Minnesota, especially the cyclical and seasonal natural phenomena in relation to climate, plant,…
Le Center Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 9:30 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.
Learn to use OverDrive to get e-books and e-audio for your e-reader or smart phone.
Learn the basics of documents—including opening, saving, editing, and printing. Some computer experience required. Registration required.
Create charming handmade cards using embossing, stamps, edging, and more with local Stampin’ Up presenter Judy Vogelsang.
Join us for an evening of inspiring conversation with Cindra Kamphoff. She will be signing books after the event. Kamphoff reveals the ten practices that the world's best use to gain the high performance edge. Kamphoff shares the strategies she's taught executives, NFL ProBowl athletes, Olympians, and championship teams. Sponsored by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural…
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories told through music. Children and parents alike are sure to enjoy this up close and personal experience with the instruments of the wind quintet, with hands-on activities for children! Sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories told through music. Children and parents alike are sure to enjoy this up close and personal experience with the instruments of the wind quintet, with hands-on activities for children! Sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
The Friends of the Montgomery Public Library are selling a wide variety of books, DVDs, and games for all ages. Help us raise money for the library! April 7-12th library open hours
Riverbend Nature Center will present it’s Animal Ambassador Program. Families will receive a free book, crafts, and games. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Elysian Area Library
Design your own game that uses a motion sensor. Geared for ages 7-12 at all skill levels. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Explore electronics using playdough and circuits! Registration required.
Let the adult coloring work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing stress.
Let the adult coloring work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing stress.
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 10-15. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
A roll of the dice will help guide your story in this fun writing game. Registration required.
Learn a special art technique that utilizes dot art. All skill levels will be able to create a unique folk art piece. Registration required.
Design your own game that uses a motion sensor. Geared for ages 7-12 at all skill levels. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Calling all Elephant and Piggie fans! Stories, games, crafts for children of all ages. Join us for fun and laughter with this sweet duo.
We are opening up our space for you to develop your passion projects by using our tools. We’ll stick around to help you out if you need it. Geared for ages 10-15. We'll have Lego Mindstorms and Bloxels available. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Meet greyhound rescue dog Finn and his human, Lauren. Learn how they came together and what rescue greyhounds do. Geared for ages 6-12.
At our open labs, you get to decide what project you want to work on. If you need help, we’ll be here to help. Work with friends or create on your own! Geared for ages 7-12. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Learn to use OverDrive to get e-books and e-audio for your e-reader or smart phone.
Learn how to sign into the library catalog, renew checked out items through your account, request items. You will also learn how to use OverDrive and the Libby app to get e-books and e-audio for your e-reader or smart phone.
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories told through music. Children and parents alike are sure to enjoy this up close and personal experience with the instruments of the wind quintet, with hands-on activities for children! Sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Design your own game that uses a motion sensor. Geared for ages 10-13 at all skill levels. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
A yeti invasion? A prank involving sour milk? Imagine a summer camp experience gone wrong and write a persuasive letter home to get you out of there early! We’ve got a few tricks to inspire your creative writing and make camp a little more interesting. Registration required.
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!
Learn a wide variety of skills at this community-based all-ages interactive learning event! From using instant pots to hunting for morel mushrooms, from making decorative yarn hangings to building a marshmallow blaster, add a few tricks up your sleeve in these 30-minute sessions! Sponsored by the Friends of the Waseca Public Library
Use Legos and other materials to create a creative marble run. Then test out other kids’ marble runs. Registration required.
Bring Minecraft to life! Connect, create, collaborate with Minecraft art and activities.
Let the adult coloring work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing stress.
Test your Avengers skills: hammer throw, archery, and more. Geared for ages 13-18. Sponsored by Rosenau Legacy of Angels Endowment Fund.
Try this new spin on a book club! Visit the library to choose a recipe from the selected cookbook. Then bring the finished dish to the event. It's a great way to meet people, share cooking tips, and try out delicious food. This month's selection: Scandikitchen Fika and Hygge by Bronte Aurell
Check out Waseca’s new brewery while discussing the book City of Thieves by David Benioff. It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
Try this new spin on a book club! Visit the library to choose a recipe from the selected cookbook. Then bring the finished dish to the event. It's a great way to meet people, share cooking tips, and try out delicious food. The Cookies and Cups Cookbook by Shelly Jaronsky
Join Jay Schneider, award winning photographer and journalist, on the how to basics of photography. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library
Create a dazzling light show using our Kano Pixels. Geared for ages 10-13 at all skill levels. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Join us for an evening of thrilling conversation with Cary Griffith. He will be signing books after the event. Griffith leads readers through the dramatic events around the Ham Lake fire of 2007, one of the largest wildfires in Minnesota history. Sponsored by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Group leader Cherie Best will lead a discussion group for anyone with an interest in nature. Based on the book A Sand County Almanac, and sketches here and there by Aldo Leopold, the group will discuss the monthly changes here in southern Minnesota, especially the cyclical and seasonal natural phenomena in relation to climate, plant,…
Battle it out at Waseca Public Library’s second Nerf War! Games include 3-15 Deathmatch, Carpe, Playground Siege, and Minnesota VIP. We will provide Nerf guns or you can bring your own Nerf supplies. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Sponsored by Rosenau Legacy of Angels Fund
Learn the basics of documents—including opening, saving, editing, and printing. Some computer experience required. Registration required.
We’ll be celebrating Star Wars all day with drop-in activities, trivia, and more! All ages are welcome to revel in Waseca’s number one fandom!
Art students of Elizabeth Lange will display their art and greet art lovers at a special reception.