We are launching our new book club! Learn about this new hybrid book club where we alternate monthly from a group read to a "choose your own" genre-specific book. There will be treats! This month’s book is Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack. January 7th 6 pm Le…
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…
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…
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
Join bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles series, which introduces us to Linus Baker, a by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth who is tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world, and Arthur Parnassus, who hopes…
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…
Author Amanda Montell will delve into a cornucopia of cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the “halo effect” cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger-than-life celebrities, to how the “sunk cost fallacy” can keep us in detrimental relationships long after we’ve realized they’re not serving us. This event will be recorded 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
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about the books you’ve been reading. 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. 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…
Join us each month to create a handmade card to say thank you, happy birthday, or best wishes. Learn how to use stamps, embellishments, and coloring techniques to create beautiful…
Transform ordinary pine cones into beautiful, faux succulents. A unique crafting experience! Geared for adults.
