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.
Readers ages 3-18 are invited to participate in the 2018 Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program at Waseca Public Library. The Library is holding a registration kick-off from 10 am-12 pm on June 4th in Trowbridge Park with activities exclusively for those who sign up for the program on the first day. Kids are invited to…
Group leader Cherie Best will lead a nature discussion group about the monthly changes in southern Minnesota, especially the cyclical and seasonal phenomena in relation to climate, plant, and animal life. Meet by the Sakatah State Park office.
Music, instruments, puppets, crafts, free play in the Playful Learning Center, and a chance to be with other parents and grandparents in an open, engaging, fun environment. Play Cafe is a place where noise is never an issue and the joy of learning is the main event. Stories read at 9:30 and 10:15 am.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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.
Authors Trisha and Steven Speed Shaskan will read their fantastic book Punk Skunks at this interactive event full of storytelling tips and music.
Who says cheaters never win? We’ll be asking some toughies so whether it’s smartphone use, copying your neighbor’s answer, or skipping a question, the cheats are the way to win. For ages 13-18.
Using clues you discover in the room, can you unlock the Sorcerer’s Stone and escape the room? Sign up as a team. June 7-8th 9 AM-6 PM Le Sueur Library
Drop that beat, then add sounds to create a groove by combining coding blocks. Registration required. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for preschoolers ages 3-5 on Thursdays at 11 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…
Bring art to life with these creative projects bursting with color and energy. Registration required.
New Richland native Peter Klug mixes classic rock and country roots with a new age vocal and instrumental style that sets out to challenge today's pop music scene.
Authors Trisha and Steven Speed Shaskan will read their fantastic book Punk Skunks at this interactive event full of storytelling tips and music.
Does your family love Disney songs? Could you recognize the movie theme music anywhere? Buzz in to compete in our movie music trivia game against other families. Registration required.
Drop that beat, then add sounds to create a groove by combining coding blocks. Registration required. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
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.
Take apart thrift store toys that had seen better days and make something better. Learn how battery-operated toys work. Then, experiment with circuit bending and reverse engineering to make the toys do unexpected things!
Come move to the story, and cast some spells! Geared for ages 8 and up; adults encouraged to participate!
Authors Trisha and Steven Speed Shaskan will read their fantastic book Punk Skunks at this interactive event full of storytelling tips and music.
Let the adult coloring work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing stress.
Explore electronics using playdough and circuits! Registration required.
Combine Legos, tracks, marbles and a pile of cool trampolines and what do you get? Crazy fun! What kind of chain reactions can you construct? Registration required.
From chinchillas to hedgehogs to tarantulas, Tori will introduce her animals and share how they live, what they eat, and more!
Solve these building challenges and design amazing structures using Keva planks. Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. June 28th 5:30 PM Janesville Library
Bring art to life with these creative projects bursting with color and energy. Registration required.
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas.
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
Test your pop music knowledge to win fun prizes. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Bucket drum fun! Enjoy this energetic, inclusive, and joyous event where everyone can get their jam on.
Come move to the story, and cast some spells! Geared for ages 8 and up; adults encouraged to participate!
Irene Mulcahey will share musical instruments she has collected from around the world. Hear and make the sounds that have entertained the world.
Bucket drum fun! Enjoy this energetic, inclusive, and joyous event where everyone can get their jam on. June 22nd 3 PM Le Center Public Library June 27th 6:30 PM Elysian Area Library
Dinosaurs rock! Create a polymer clay guitar-playing dinosaur with Anjee Mai Creations. Registration required.
How many pages can Le Sueur read in the light of the longest day of the year? We’ll have loads of fun activities! In Le Sueur, we’ll have Harry Potter Yoga and a Giant Libraries Rock Sing-Out (at 8 pm).
How many pages can Waseca and Le Sueur read in the light of the longest day of the year? We’ll have loads of fun activities! In Waseca, we’ll have Giant Mad Libs and Hangman, a Judy Blume Confession Room, and a Harry Potter Read-a-Loud.
Come move to the story, and cast some spells! Geared for ages 8 and up; adults encouraged to participate!
Bucket drum fun! Enjoy this energetic, inclusive, and joyous event where everyone can get their jam on.
Keep cool and enjoy the water while we share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement at this family storytime.
Kids will create colorful and vibrant works of art while developing their motor skills.
Drop that beat, then add sounds to create a groove by combining coding blocks. Registration required. Funded by American Library Association and sponsored by Google
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.
Bucket drum fun! Enjoy this energetic, inclusive, and joyous event where everyone can get their jam on.
Does your family love Disney songs? Could you recognize the movie theme music anywhere? Buzz in to compete in our movie music trivia game against other families. Registration required.
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Carol and Gyles Randall
Try your hand at dot art—a simple, but breathtaking art technique. From jellyfish to the Cheshire Cat, we will have a variety of designs to use as templates and as inspiration.
Test your pop music knowledge to win fun prizes. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Minnesota native Hanna Cesario has redefined the way we think of the ukulele. She brings forward a refreshing approach to a timeless instrument and genre.
