Assemble a team of up to 4 players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize (and bragging rights)! Sponsored by Friends of the Library groups
Music, instruments, stories, games, puppets, crafts, free play in the Playful Learning Area, 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.
Montgomery Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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 the public.
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Assemble a team of up to 4 players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize (and bragging rights)! Sponsored by Friends of the Library groups
Design and develop an imaginary world, full of detail and fantasy, through a variety of creative writing techniques. Geared for ages 7-12.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. Geared for grades 2-5. After school snack provided by your Friends of the Library.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
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. January 9th-February 13th: Wednesdays at 6 PM
Go ahead and get your relaxation on. Make DIY stress balls, bath bombs, and face masks. Then watch your stress fade away. Geared for ages 9-15.
Learn a special art technique that utilizes dot art. All skill levels will be able to create a unique folk art piece.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building clubs. Registration required.
Assemble a team of up to 4 players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize (and bragging rights)! Sponsored by Friends of the Library groups
Release your inner creative beast! Group meets once a month. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Library but feel free to bring along whatever you want to use/share. New to the group? Sign up at the library so a journal will be provided for you. Geared for 13+. Sponsored by Friends of the Le…
Do you have what it takes to be a true Pokémaster? Come to our Pokémon Early Out to test your skills, play games, compete in trivia, and catch ‘em all!
Create your own Lego movie using iPads and Legos. Registration required.
Create a vision/inspiration/mood board to map out what you want to bring into the world. Registration required. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!
Create a portrait of you featuring all the parts of you that make you unique—written along the lines of your thumbprint. Write the story of your life, your goals, and your favorite things. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Explore the art of suminagashi (or “floating ink”) paper marbling. This technique originated in Japan as early as the 12th century. Geared for ages 10+
Music, instruments, puppets, crafts, plenty of free play in the Playful Learning Center, and a chance to be with other parents and grandparents is 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 at 9:45 and 10:30 am.
Girl groups, Beatlemania, guitar gods, disco, hair bands, boy bands, grunge, rap, and more! Assemble a team of up to 3 players to test your music knowledge covering the 1960s-1990s.
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Join Waseca Public Library staff for a preview of our new and upcoming books! Panelists will present intriguing new titles and introduce you to new authors. PRO TIP: attendees get to take the new books home first!
Assemble a team of up to 4 players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize (and bragging rights)! Sponsored by Friends of the Library groups
Emily Kratzer will teach the basic steps to begin crocheting. Registration required. Geared for teens and adults.
Celebrate Eric Litwin’s Pete the Cat series with games, stories, and (of course!) cool shoes.
Have you ever wanted to make a cozy, wild blanket fort in the library, perfect for crawling through, reading, eating s’mores, and finding secret nooks? Join us for this special family fort night event! Bring blankets and pillows!
All ages are invited to make Valentines for veterans. The cards will be distributed at the Hastings Veterans Home and the Armed Forces Center at the Minneapolis International Airport. Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library and Legion Auxiliary Unit 79
Ever wonder what the royals mean when they talk about afternoon or high tea? What is served? How are you supposed to dress? How is the table set up? Sidney Mitchell will present her Grand Champion High Tea foods presentation and will serve proper High Tea food and tea. Optional if attending: You are invited…
Go ahead and get your relaxation on. Make DIY stress balls, bath bombs, and face masks. Then watch your stress fade away. Geared for ages 9-15.
Geared for adults with developmental disabilities. Join us for this innovative creative writing workshop that showcases your unique gifts and voice with the world! No experience necessary to participate. Cow Tipping Press and Waseca Public Library have partnered to bring you this unique opportunity for this 5-week session. Registration required. This activity is made possible…
Assemble a team of up to 4 players to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. The first team to complete the puzzle wins a prize (and bragging rights)! Sponsored by Friends of the Library groups
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Check out the relaxed atmosphere of Half-Pint Brewery while discussing the book. It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Stop by Waseca Public Library to pick up a copy of the book. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
Create button art, miniature glass magnets, and dot art. This event will take place during Rock ‘n Roll Trivia so you can enjoy listening to that competition while you work.
Girl groups, Beatlemania, guitar gods, disco, hair bands, boy bands, grunge, rap, and more! Assemble a team of up to 3 players to test your music knowledge covering the 1960s-1990s.
Kids ages 4-6 can join our monthly creative Lego-building group, with an adult. Each event will include a story to inspire the builders. Space is limited and registration is required.
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.
