Girl groups, Beatlemania, guitar gods, disco, hair bands, boy bands, grunge, rap, and more! Assemble a team of up to 3 players to test your music knowledge covering the 1960s-1990s. Geared for adults. Registrations required.
Join this new book club for adults who have a passion for reading. Pick up a copy of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas at Le Sueur Public Library. New readers always welcome.
Teams of adults and teens must register to compete in this Downton Abbey Trivia competition in advance of the upcoming Downton Abbey movie. Limited to six teams. Tea/coffee and scones provided by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library.
Cherie Best will lead a discussion group for anyone with an interest in nature. The group discusses monthly changes in southern Minnesota, especially the natural phenomena in relation to climate, plants, and animal life. This month the group will discuss The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first steps on the moon, historian David Jones will lead a non-technical discussion about this great technological achievement. This series 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…
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
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 Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid at Waseca Public Library. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
Learn all about the social, economic and military aspects of the war from living history presenter Arn Kind, going back to its beginning from French involvement in Indochina to the entry of the United States fighting on the Asian continent a century later. You will learn of the dangers that American soldiers endured during their…
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.
Minnesota’s legendary characters are brought to life through stories and songs written by folk legend Charlie Maguire. Ride with the first woman to win a national motorcycle race; travel to Gettysburg with the First Minnesotans, marvel at Bertha Lehmann’s Titanic rescue, and more! This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a…
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!
Writing down our history is key to remembering it and the people that make up our history are the stars of our stories. Did your great-uncle collect matchbooks? Was your cousin's brother's a lumberjack-turned-Vaudeville star? Is your mother "unusual?” Create better characters in your writing by capturing in words the most engaging people you know.…
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.
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
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 Montgomery Public Library
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…
Create a spooky wreath, perfect for setting the mood this fall season. All supplies provided.
No computer experience required. Registration required. Mouse and Keyboard: October 1st Managing Computers: October 8th Internet Basics: October 15th Cyber Security: October 22nd
Looking for a babysitter? Meet with potential babysitters (ages 11-15) who have just completed training on making healthy snacks, compassionate discipline, and fun activities for kiddos. Sponsored by Waseca Area Foundation’s Barb Penny Youth Fund and the E.F. Johnson Foundation
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…
