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. Prizes sponsored  by Friends of the Library groups  

Fishing expert Terry Tuma will share tips to increase your ice fishing skills. From bait to rod selection, Tuma’s advice will improve the success rate for novice and veteran anglers alike. Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library.  

Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? 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. Plus we’ll share what everyone made with the spice. Register at the library.  

Dianne Gahler will teach the basics of crocheting. Supplies will be provided. Register at the library by January 5th. Geared for adults.  

Bring your craft projects and visit with others while knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or completing any mobile project. Dianne Gahler will be on hand to problem solve any mishaps with a project or teach you how to crochet.  

Fishing expert Terry Tuma will share tips to increase your ice fishing skills. From bait to rod selection, Tuma’s advice will improve the success rate for novice and veteran anglers alike. This event is made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, 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. Prizes sponsored  by Friends of the Library groups  

Whether you are beginning your genealogy journey or are a seasoned pro who hit a roadblock, this informal program is for you! Family genealogy expert Sally Olson will be on hand to give tips and tricks on family genealogy and go through some websites (including Ancestry) that may be of use. Please bring your laptop…

Create a unique embroidered paper bird! Whether you are new to embroidery or a seasoned pro, this event works for all experience levels. Geared for adults. January 21st               2 pm           Waldorf  

Learn how to make these stunning paper origami flower balls that were originally used in Japan for incense and potpourri. Geared for adults.  

Try this 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 share cooking tips and try out delicious food. Hook, Line, and Supper: New Techniques and Master Recipes for Everything Caught in Lakes, Rivers and…

Fishing expert Terry Tuma will share tips to increase your ice fishing skills. From bait to rod selection, Tuma’s advice will improve the success rate for novice and veteran anglers alike. This event is made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and…

One answer to rule them all. Gather a fellowship of up to 4 players to be quizzed on Middle-Earth and achieve ONE RING status. Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library  

Try this 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 share cooking tips and try out delicious food. Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining by Ali Rosen  

Writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. This presentation includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your…

Transform ordinary pine cones into beautiful, faux succulents. A unique crafting experience! Geared for adults.