Creator Studio: Kano Pixels
Creator Studio: Kano Pixels
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
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.
Fill a nesting ball with natural materials to help birds construct their new home, a place to keep their precious eggs. Each will have a "gift" for a special person or bird! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Create your own Lego movie using iPads and Legos! Registration required.
Ever wanted to try yoga but you just weren't sure? Harry Potter Yoga is the perfect way to check it out! Come move to the story, and cast some spells! Geared for ages 8 and up; caring adults encouraged to participate! Bring a yoga mat or towel.
Dance party! Bring your favorite music and teach Sphero some dance moves to sync to your song. Geared for ages 10-15. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Use Legos and other materials to create a creative marble run. Then test out other kids’ marble runs. Registration required.
Learn a special Aboriginal art technique that utilizes dot art and create an optical illusion. All skill levels ages 7-12 will be able to create this pieces. Registration required.
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! Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Create your own Lego movie using iPads and Legos! Registration required.
Destroy the other team’s marshmallow peeps before they destroy yours. All materials will be provided. Geared for ages 13-18.
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Carol and Gyles Randall
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
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories, like Peter and the Wolf and Hansel and Gretel, 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! This will be a memorable…
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories, like Peter and the Wolf and Hansel and Gretel, 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! This will be a memorable…
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!
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. Available this month at Open Lab: Minecraft MakeCode and Spheros 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.
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.
Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte graduated from high school early to retrace Eric Sevareid’s classic canoe trip detailed in the book Canoeing with the Cree. Hear more about Bloomfield and Witte’s adventure and how it differed from Sevareid’s experience at their presentation. Copies of Adventure North: 2,200 Miles by Canoe 49 Days in the Wild,…
As the largest mammal on the Great Plains, millions of bison once roamed North America and played an integral role in the livelihood of many American Indian tribes. DNR naturalist Scott Kudelka will focus on the natural history of Bison along with how Minnesota has become part of an effort to make sure this animal…
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
The Mankato Symphony presents Story Time with Chione, featuring classic children’s stories, like Peter and the Wolf and Hansel and Gretel, 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! This will be a memorable…
Use your senses to inspire your writing. We’ve got five activities for each of your senses—taste, touch, hear, see, and smell. Registration required.
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Carol and Gyles Randall
Have you ever wanted to make a cozy blanket fort in the library, perfect for crawling through, reading, and finding secret nooks? Join us for this special family fort night event and bring blankets/pillows!
Have a BLAST with beginning coding activities! Kids will learn sequencing, problem-solving, storytelling, and directional skills through active and social play! Registration required. Geared for ages 4-6 with an adult. Wednesdays (May 30th-June 27th) Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Create a cute and welcoming custom door mat. With just a few simple steps, this stenciled project will be ready to take home!
Check out Waseca’s new brewery while discussing the book Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. Space is limited and registration is required.