Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 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.
What makes kernels pop? What are the variations of popcorn? What’s the difference between popcorn and regular corn? Learn this and more (while you sample multiple flavors of popcorn). Geared for ages 9-12.
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 10 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.
Please join for what is sure to be the most fun-filled hour of the day as we chat online with Randall Munroe about his new book What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions.
Enjoy a self-directed story/activity experience. This is the perfect activity to enjoy with your preschoolers at your own pace.
Create valentines for your favorite people during Waldorf Public Library's open hours.
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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 10 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.
Leaping frogs, wild shoe sorting, toppling mattresses and turning straw into gold? How fast can kids accomplish 10 ridiculously entertaining fairy tale tasks in this relay race? Geared for ages 7-12.
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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Tell the story with Legos! 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.
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 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.
Inspired by birds in the Pacific Northwest, these layered papercut birds are easy to craft. Stick them in a frame or hang them from a branch for a simple art display. Geared for adults. Register now.
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Try out a new spice every month! Each month we’ll feature a new spice and make it available in a small FREE take-home kit. Then we’ll meet up to learn more about the spice’s history and its uses. The group will also share what everyone made…
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 10 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.
Enjoy a playdate with interactive sensory activities for kids 2-5, including hop and balance, zip and buckle, squish and squeeze, & color and pattern.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 4 pm. 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.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 10 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.
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Try out a new spice every month! Each month we’ll feature a new spice and make it available in a small FREE take-home kit. Then we’ll meet up to learn more about the spice’s history and its uses. The group will also share what everyone made…
Does Valentine's Day give you the blahs? The Messy Apron will be joining us to share tips on how to craft beautiful creations. Participants will create and keep anti-Valentine themed cookies. Exclusively for ages 13-18. Register now. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 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.
Enjoy a playdate with interactive sensory activities for kids 2-5, including mold and dig, scoop and pour, snap and pop, count and sort, & color and texture.
What makes kernels pop? What are the variations of popcorn? What’s the difference between popcorn and regular corn? Learn this and more (while you sample flavors of popcorn). Geared for ages 9-12.
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 10 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.
Unlock the magic of Legos by ditching the instruction manual and building your own! Lego builders will be given a theme to inspire their creations. Geared for ages 7-12.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 4 pm. 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.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 10 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.
Enjoy a playdate with interactive sensory activities for kids 2-5, including mold and dig, scoop and pour, snap and pop, count and sort, & color and texture.
You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War. Tastes Like War is a daughter’s search through intimate and global history for the roots of her mother’s schizophrenia. Register now. This event was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided…
Have you ever wanted to make a cozy blanket fort in the library, perfect for crawling through, reading, and finding secret nooks? Join us for this special family fort night event! Bring blankets and pillows!
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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 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.
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 10 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.
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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Center Public Library
Creativebug instructors will teach how to make painted paper-punched gift tags to spruce up any gift. Geared for adults. Register now.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 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…
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about these compelling books. Geared for adults. This month's book: The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown by Louise S. Robbins
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 10 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.
Create a bookish keychain. All supplies provided. Exclusively for ages 13-18
Inspired by birds in the Pacific Northwest, these layered papercut birds are easy to craft. Stick them in a frame or hang them from a branch for a simple art display. Geared for adults. Register now.
The one with the trivia winner! Assemble a team of up to 4 players to claim Bracelet Buddy status. Geared for adults. Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 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.
Christa Wadekamper from Barefoot Lane lives off the land—making, baking, hunting, fishing, and growing. She will share her experiences and how she developed the skills she needs to live this sustainable lifestyle.
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 10 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.
Join us for an invigorating conversation with author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her new novel, The House of Eve! The House of Eve is a fast-paced, harrowing story about what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. Register…
Unlock the magic of Legos by ditching the instruction manual and building your own! Lego builders will be given a theme to inspire their creations. Geared for ages 7-12.
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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 10 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.
Learn simple origami to create fun paper projects, including an accordion wallet and a variety of envelopes. Geared for teens and 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)! Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Tell the story with Legos! 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.
Unlock the magic of Legos by ditching the instruction manual and building your own! Lego builders will be given a theme to inspire their creations. Geared for ages 7-12.
