Diane Gahler will teach the basics of embroidery, including stitch techniques, French knots and more! Registration required. Sponsored by Elysian Area Friends of the Library  

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!  

Try this new spin on a book club! Visit the library to choose a recipe from the selected cookbook. Then bring the finished dish to the event. It's a great way to meet people, share cooking tips, and try out delicious food. This session's cookbook: My French Kitchen: A Book of 120 Treasured Recipes by…

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 Elysian Area Library

Attention all sweet tooths! Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win Willy Wonka status. This will include a taste test round! Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Blame it all on your roots and show up in boots. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win Nashville star status. Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Kristin Krause will explain the benefits of essential oils and will share creative ways to use them.

Help us prepare for our summer Fairytale and Folklore Festival by creating dragon tails AND make one for your favorite kiddo. Registration required. The Festival is made possible in part by funding from the Minnesota Department of Education through a Library Services and Technology Act .

Try this new spin on a book club! Visit the library to choose a recipe from the selected cookbook. Then bring the finished dish to the event. It's a great way to meet people, share cooking tips, and try out delicious food. This session's cookbook: Bobby at Home: Fearless Flavors from My Kitchen by Bobby…

Cindy Bourne from the Mankato Makerspace will teach students in this class how to make beaded bracelets. Registration required. Geared for adults.

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 Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal at Waseca Public Library. Beer not provided but can be purchased

Relaxation. Gratitude. Coziness. Sanctuary. Community. A hug you give yourself: the Danish concept of hygge . Winter got you down? Time for an afternoon of hygge. Bring your current read (or find a new one) and your best friend. Wear your softest clothes. The music will be quiet. The cocoa and coffee will flow. Paint.…

Create a neatly stacked set of stamped books with family names or a favorite saying stamped along the spine. These books are so sweet and simple! Dress them up or down for different holidays! 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 Le Sueur Public Library