Level Up: Roll the Dice
Level Up: Roll the Dice
A roll of the dice will help guide your story in this fun writing game.
A roll of the dice will help guide your story in this fun writing game.
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.
Travel to Ponyville for jewel jars, cutie marks, an apple picking game, friendship, and more. Ages 4+.
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.
Go ahead and get your relaxation on. Make DIY eye pillow, essential oil mists, affirmation cards, and shower melts. Then watch your stress fade away. Geared for ages 13-18. Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation
Build different kinds of paper airplanes and test them scientifically to see which one is the BEST! Registration required.
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!
Get inspired by Lester Fizz, Bubble Gum Artist, then tell your story by painting a picture of yourself with personalized details.
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!
ALL ABOARD! Get your boarding pass and play Titanic trivia, discover the facts about deadly icebergs, send messages with Morse code, and make a ship that floats. Geared for ages 9-12.
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
Go ahead and get your relaxation on. Make DIY eye pillow, essential oil mists, affirmation cards, and shower melts. Then watch your stress fade away. Geared for ages 13-18.
Try out some wild new electronic instruments, including digital drums, piano gloves, Drawdio pencils, a piano mat, Q-Chords, Otamatones and more.
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…
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 9-15.
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
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…
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.
Join us for messy fun at our weekly afterschool outings around Trowbridge Park. We’ll be fort building, creating nature journals, examining tiny pond creatures, and more. Registration required. Sponsored by the Barb Penny Youth Fund
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
From Ella Fitzgerald to The Beatles, Hanna Cesario will share her favorite love songs on her ukulele. Hanna Cesario brings forward a refreshing approach to a timeless instrument and genre. The ears of her listeners perk up whenever she starts to play. She dives deep into every song giving purpose to each phrase, each note,…
Have a BLAST with beginning coding activities! Kids will learn sequencing, problem-solving, storytelling, and directional skills through active and social play!
Kristin Krause will explain the benefits of essential oils and will share creative ways to use them.
From Ella Fitzgerald to The Beatles, Hanna Cesario will share her favorite love songs on her ukulele. Hanna Cesario brings forward a refreshing approach to a timeless instrument and genre. The ears of her listeners perk up whenever she starts to play. She dives deep into every song giving purpose to each phrase, each note,…
Come celebrate your favorite characters are series! Fly with a drag-on, solve clues with Dan and Amy, and join the wild life of a super-hero in only underpants.
From Ella Fitzgerald to The Beatles, Hanna Cesario will share her favorite love songs on her ukulele. Hanna Cesario brings forward a refreshing approach to a timeless instrument and genre. The ears of her listeners perk up whenever she starts to play. She dives deep into every song giving purpose to each phrase, each note,…
Test out your engineering ideas by creating a Lego vehicle that can sustain a drop. Registration required. Geared for ages 7-12.
Hailing from Cork in the south of Ireland, award-winning songwriter and much sought-after guitarist Patsy O’Brien is renowned for his ability to meld songwriting and guitar styles seamlessly. It’s a trait that caught the attention of National Public Radio who featured his arrangement of “The Star Of The County Down” on their All Songs Considered…
Suzanne Schwichtenberg of The Upper East Side will teach you how to personalize a beautiful Dragonfly canvas tote, perfect for hauling library books. This fundraiser for the Friends of the New Richland Public Library requires a $30 paid registration.
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 .
We’ll read old and new Valentine’s Day stories together. Geared for ages 7-12.
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…
ALL ABOARD! Get your boarding pass and play Titanic trivia, discover the facts about deadly icebergs, send messages with Morse code, and make a ship that floats. Geared for ages 9-12.
This Friends of the Montgomery Public Library fundraiser features 30 varieties of chocolates, appetizers, wine, and beer. While snacking on the gooey, decadent chocolates, bid to win at the silent auction. Advance tickets are available at Montgomery Public Library, Herrmann Drug, and Posy Floral in Montgomery. A 21+ event.
Can we keep a reader in the rocker for 12 straight hours?? Fun activities, crafts, snacks, prizes, and silliness will surround the lucky Rocking Readers. SIGN UP FOR A TURN IN THE ROCKER!
Try your hand at dot art—a simple, but breathtaking art technique. Our workshop is for all skill levels, ages 13+.
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.…
Build different kinds of paper airplanes and test them scientifically to see which one is the BEST! Registration required. Geared for ages 7-12.
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.
Create your own Lego movie using iPads and Legos. Geared for ages 7-12.
Join Marlene Schmal as she teaches how to paint on canvas in a relaxed setting. Registration required. Geared for teens and adults. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elysian Area Library
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.
Create music with numbers! We’ll use the Sonic Pi program to play with sounds. Geared for ages 7-12.
Code our Spheros to roll around, then compete in a Sphero tournament! Registration required. Geared for ages 8-13.
Discover the fun! Parents pair up with their kids with these hands-on basic coding, learning with technology, and creativity activities.
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