Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
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

Books and Brews
2022-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Half-Pint Brewery, 40099 150th St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of The Guide by Peter Heller at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewery.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Real People, Real History: Juneteenth
2022-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
​University of St. Thomas historian Dr. Yohuru Williams will expand upon Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth, which provides a clear, truthful look at Black history in Texas. From the contributions of Black cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans have played and continue to play an integral role in the Texas story. Find out why Juneteenth is so important to our nation’s history and why it is so relevant today.
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Adult Bingo
2022-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO! Meet new friends and win fun prizes. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Real People, Real History: Juneteenth
2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
University of St. Thomas historian Dr. Yohuru Williams will expand upon Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth, which provides a clear, truthful look at Black history in Texas. From the contributions of Black cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans have played and continue to play an integral role in the Texas story. Find out why Juneteenth is so important to our nation’s history and why it is so relevant today.
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
