Level Up: Bloxels
Level Up: Bloxels
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Want more babysitting business? Bring more to the table. Learn how to negotiate your fee, make healthy snacks, use compassionate discipline, teach early literacy skills, and create an activity bag. Exclusively for ages 11-15. Registration required. Sponsored by Waseca Area Foundation’s Barb Penny Youth Fund and the E. F. Johnson Foundation
Staci Drouillard tells the story of Chippewa City, an Ojibwe village once home to around 200 families at the turn of the 19th century. In the 20th century, the land—prime lake shore—was gradually stolen from under the Ojibwe, including Drouillard’s family, living there. This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a…
Janesville 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.
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Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!
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)!
Geared for adults with developmental disabilities. Join Cow Tipping Press for this innovative creative writing workshop that showcases your unique gifts and voice with the world! No experience necessary to participate. Registration required. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to…
Enjoy songs from the 1890s through WWI that were referred to in Maud Hart Lovelace's Betsy-Tacy series about growing up in Mankato at the turn of the century. Hear familiar favorites like “Alexander's Ragtime Band” and “In The Good Old Summertime” as well as some lesser-known gems from the era of parlor music. “One of…
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.
Let science amaze you! Watch water walk, create bouncy balls, and fit your body through an index card.
A love story 55 years in the making. Join us as we hear the story and learn how they wrote their book How Did You Find Me . . . After All These Years: A Family Memoir about their journey back to each other and the child they placed into adoption. This program is made…
Cooler temperatures mean comfort foods of soups, stews, casseroles, and pasta dishes. The delicious goodness of comfort food can hide calories many of us hope to avoid. Brenda Langerud will teach how to eliminate calories yet keep the yumminess. Then enjoy light samples of the revised foods. Sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library
Get inspired by Lester Fizz, Bubble Gum Artist, then tell your story by painting a picture of yourself with personalized details.
Supercharge your drawing skills with this interactive drawing tool. Whatever image you pick, Masterpiece can transform it into an easy-to-follow outline that allows you to draw on paper perfectly. Registration required.
Explore the art of Eric Carle as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Create a dazzling light show using our Kano Pixels. Geared for ages 7-12 at all skill levels.
Create a vision/inspiration/mood board to map out what you want to bring into the world. Registration required.
Join this new book club for adults who have a passion for reading. Pick up a copy of Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple at Le Sueur Public Library. New readers always welcome.
Crank up your amps to eleven. Teams of up to four players compete to win Academy Award status in this movie theme song trivia contest.
Learn how to create henna designs from professional henna artist Victoria Welch. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques while celebrating the fall season. Geared for ages 4-7.
Nordic food geek and meatball historian Patrice Johnson will speak about her book Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions. In her book, Johnson tracks down the meanings behind why her family and other Swedish Americans celebrate as they do, researching family histories, traditional recipes, and joys of the season. The result is a fascinating exploration of…
Try out some wild new electronic instruments, including digital drums, piano gloves, Drawdio pencils, a piano mat, Q-Chords, Otamatones, and more.
Watch water walk, create bouncy balls, test Lego creations, and more science exploration! Registration required.
Learn how to hand letter from Molly McDougall from @lovelettersmn. Our workshop offers tips & techniques for beginners. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation
Inspired by Greta Thunberg? Find out more about going solar. Alice Madden from Community Power will speak about their efforts to bring real, tangible clean energy projects that have equity and local benefits at their heart to Minnesota communities.
Share your favorite books and Dianne will share hers over bagels, muffins, and juice. Then, design and make a positive, personal reminder with a custom hand-stamped bracelet. Exclusively for ages 9-18. Registration required.
Learn to code creatively by composing or performing music in an incredible range of styles from classical to jazz to electronic. Use the Sonic Pi program to create songs. Geared for ages 10-15.
Are you up for a challenge? Code our rolling robots to move through a maze. Geared for ages 9-15. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
May the force be with you in this trivia challenge. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win Jedi status. Geared for ages 10+. Registration required.
Mischief managed. Teams of up to four players compete to win the Triwizard Cup in this Harry Potter trivia contest. Geared for ages 9-12.
Go ahead and get your relaxation on. Make DIY stress balls, bath bombs, and face masks. Then watch your stress fade away. Exclusively for ages 9-15.
Try your hand at dot art—a simple, but breathtaking art technique. From jellyfish to the Cheshire Cat, choose from a variety of designs to use as templates and as inspiration. This workshop is for all skill levels.
Explore the art of suminagashi (or “floating ink”) paper marbling. This technique originated in Japan as early as the 12th century. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 4-6 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…
Shrink large things down to size and blow up small things to make them HUGE! Registration required. Snacks provided by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
We challenge you to create toys using Hanz Inventor’s Lab kits. Registration required.
Nancy Halbmaier and Joyce McCargar are putting together a huge silent auction to support your amazing Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library. Please join us for breakfast treats all morning and the Friends annual meeting at 10 am. Let the bidding begin!
All ages are invited to the Library to make Veterans Day cards for veterans. The cards will be distributed at the Hastings Veterans Home and the Armed Forces Service Center at the Minneapolis International Airport. All ages are welcome.
Check out the relaxed atmosphere of Half-Pint Brewery while discussing the book. It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides at Waseca Public Library. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
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)!
Design and make a positive, personal reminder with a custom hand-stamped bracelet. Perfect for gifts (or for yourself). Registration required.
Design and make a positive, personal reminder with a custom hand-stamped bracelet. Perfect for gifts (or for yourself). Registration required. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Play with tiny Ozobots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Trick or treat at downtown businesses, then enjoy crafts, games, and activities at Most Holy Redeemer School! Geared for ages 12 and under. Sponsored by Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery American Legion, the Montgomery Friends of the Library, and Montgomery Public Library
Learn the mechanics and application of meditation and other mindfulness-based practices. Geared for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.