Composting
2022-06-02 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Learn how to start composting! A naturalist from Ney Nature Center will walk you through not only why it’s important, but also how to compost your food scraps and yard waste in a way that will get you the best soil in the neighborhood!
Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library

Innocent Reggae Band
2022-06-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Packed with thought-provoking lyrics, cool guitar, and captivating stage presence, Innocent puts up quite an exhilarating show.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Buffalo Galaxy
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Buffalo Galaxy embarks to explore deep space with lightspeed bluegrass. Each member brings with them a tradition of Bluegrass and American music as their bedrock.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Pie & Puzzles
2022-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, 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 Le Sueur Public Library

Oil Pastels Workshop
2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Learning through play is a wonderful way to discover new techniques. Creativebug artist and instructor Joy Ting teaches you how to be loose and expressive as you create paintings using oil pastels and colored pencils. Join us to create oil pastel pieces inspired by nature and discover a style that is all your own. Geared for adults. Register at the Library or online.
This program 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 cultural heritage fund.

We Are the Willows
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
This orchestral-pop rock band with pedal-steel, violins, and cello crafts dynamic sounds with a contemplative air.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Oil Pastels Workshop
2022-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

Books and Brews
2022-06-25 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 Guncle by Steven Rowley at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewery.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Real People, Real History: Lafayette
2022-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
​Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman and Revolutionary War Hero Marquis de Lafayette, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with some of the instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. An insightful portrait of nation’s idealism and its reality.
Sarah Vowell is an author, a regular contributor to Public Radio International’s This American Life, and the voice of Violet in Pixar’s The Incredibles.
Virtual Event
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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.

Chris Koza
2022-06-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Born out of folk, country, storytelling, and rock ’n roll, Chris both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility and rich harmonies.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

That’s So ‘90s Trivia
2022-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Gather a team of up to 4 players and test out your 90s trivia against other teams. How well do you remember ‘90s tv, music, and pop culture?
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
