Level Up: Sonic Pi
Level Up: Sonic Pi
Create music with numbers! We’ll use the Sonic Pi program to play with sounds. Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Create music with numbers! We’ll use the Sonic Pi program to play with sounds. Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
The Friends of the Elysian Area Library are holding a book sale with hundreds of titles. All donations, magazines, and DVDs will be accepted at the Elysian Area Library until the time of sale.
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…
All ages are invited to make holiday cards for veterans. The cards will be distributed at the Hastings Veterans Home and the Armed Forces Center at the Minneapolis International Airport. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library and Legion Auxiliary Unit 79
Explore the art of suminagashi (or “floating ink”) paper marbling. This technique originated in Japan as early as the 12th century. Geared for adults.
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. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Support your local libraries by shopping at the Mankato Barnes and Noble. Make sure you pick up the Bookfair ID# before you make your purchases! Friends of the Waseca Public Library
Design and make a positive, personal reminder with a custom hand-stamped bracelet. Perfect for gifts (or for yourself). Registration required. Geared for ages 18+.
Join Tina Tonn to make three cards while learning papercrafting techniques.
Visit with friends, make a craft, and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Center Public Library
Storyboard and create video game challenges using our Bloxels design sets. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Enjoy book reading, cookie decorating, and more. Geared for ages 3-6.
Play with tiny Ozobots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12.
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.
Kids will code to create original music using our Osmo gaming system. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Free community event, with winter crafts, photos with Santa, and cookies. Geared for ages 12 and under, with their families. Co-sponsored by Montgomery Library, American Legion Auxiliary, and Cornerstone Bank.
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.
Cherie Best will lead a discussion group for anyone with an interest in nature. The group discusses monthly changes in southern Minnesota. This month the group will discuss The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.
Join the rebels and be one with the force to stop the evil empire from striking back. Activities, crafts, and take a selfie with a Stormtrooper.
Create a dazzling light show and a motion-sensor using our Kano technology. Geared for ages 7-12 at all skill levels.
Light up your summer with these dazzling crafts: custom popsockets, glitter magnets, and a personalized trophy. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. Try out these simple art projects that encourage creativity at our family-friendly event. Geared for kids ages 8+, with an adult.
Design and program a simple robot using Lego Mindstorms. Geared for ages 10-15.
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.
Montgomery Public Library will hold Romp and Rhyme story times 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 the public.
Have you ever wanted to make a cozy, wild blanket fort in the library, perfect for crawling through, reading, and finding secret nooks? Join us for this special family fort night event!
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!
Crank up your amps to eleven. Teams of up to four teens compete to win Academy Award status in this movie theme song trivia contest. Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation
Whisper words of wisdom to win this trivia contest. Teams of up to four players will compete to win Beatlemania status.
The New Year is all about making resolutions for healthy living. It’s natural to start off the New Year thinking about all of the goals you want to set. And diet and weight loss are always top of the list. Join Holly Ellison, a Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian, for fabulous tips and enjoy some delicious snacks. Registration required.…