Author Event: John Stamos
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. A portrait of a boy who went from believing in Disney magic to a man who learns that we have to create our own magical moments.
Register now.
These events are 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.

Pie & Puzzles
2023-11-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | 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

Wellness Saturday: Forest Bathing
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Motz Studios, a Minnesota-based wellness provider will lead a therapeutic, forest bathing walk, based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku, which emphasizes engaging all of your senses in an immersive, meditative experience of nature.

Forest Bathing
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States

Patty Wetterling's Untold Story
2023-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
At this author event, Patty Wetterling will share the untold story of the 27-year search for her son Jacob—and its astonishing conclusion, from her perspective. She will be joined by Joy Baker, a local blogger who helped connect similar assaults that led to a breakthrough in the case. The two co-wrote Wetterling’s powerful memoir about what happened and shows how, in searching for Jacob, Patty found her purpose.
This event 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.

Tell Your Story
2023-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
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. Contact the Library to register.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Adult Bingo
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO time! Prizes for winners but fun for all. Register at the Library.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Author Event: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Tiffany Aliche was a successful preschool teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her out of a job and into a huge financial hole. As she began to chart the path to her own financial rescue, the outline of her ten-step formula for attaining both financial security and peace of mind began to take shape. These principles have now helped more than one million women worldwide save and pay off millions in debt, and begin planning for a richer life.
Her New York Times bestseller, Get Good with Money introduced the powerful concept of building wealth through financial wholeness: a realistic, achievable, and energizing alternative to get-rich-quick and over-complicated money management systems.
We all want to live within our means, save for retirement, invest a little, and yet still have some left over each month for fun. But as most people know, real life can get in the way of even our best intentions! To help us set realistic goals and keep us on track to meeting them, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche has another invaluable 10-step action plan: Made Whole. With her signature down-to-earth style, her new workbook offers worksheets, checklists, clear explanations of intimidating financial terminology, Simple instruction on calculating our present situation and future needs, and handy hacks for increasing your credit score, making savings “hard to access,” and finding support to stay on track to your goals
In this webinar, she will introduce action items for ten important building blocks, including advice on:

The ins and outs of budgeting,
Investing,
Credit rating,
Estate planning,
Getting insurance, and
Getting the flow of our money automated

A masterclass in taking charge of your money, “The Budgetnista” has what every reader needs to achieve financial savvy, stability, and security.
Register now.
These events are 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.

SPICE CLUB: Le Center
2023-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Try out a new spice every month!
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. The group will also share what everyone made with the spice and their opinions on it flavor.
Free and open to the public. Geared for adults.

Tea Towel Family Recipes
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Create a custom family heirloom tea towel with a handwritten recipe printed onto it. This is perfect for gifting (or keeping!). Geared for adults. You will need to bring in a handwritten recipe (limit one per person).

Register now.
November 9th, 16th (both workshops required)
These events are 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.

Bring Your Own Craft Night
2023-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Gather with other crafters for a friendly and productive evening. Bring a project to work on and any tools needed. Be ready to share conversation, tips, and questions for other crafters.

SPICE CLUB: Le Sueur
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Spice Club Waterville
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

Judy Garland: A Star Is Born in Minnesota
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Jazz singer Maud Hixson will explore the great jazz standards, many written for Judy Garland, and the relationships she had with the composers and musicians involved in her career.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Embossed Cards
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Creativebug artist and instructor Courtney Cerruti shows how a simple watercolor wash makes the perfect background for a dreamy embossed card. Geared for teens and adults.
These events are 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.

Book Talk
2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about these compelling books. Geared for adults.
This month’s book:
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Book Talk
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about these compelling books. Geared for adults.
This month’s book:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Cook the Book
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Try this new 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.
The Real Food Dietitians by Jessica Beacom and Stacie Hassing

Author Event: Joy Harjo
2023-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and poet.
Register now.
These events are 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.

Rock 'n Roll Trivia
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Event Center, 120 Main Street East, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Beatlemania, disco, hair bands, rap, and more! Assemble a team of up to 3 players to test your music knowledge covering the 1960s-1990s. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library

New Residents Welcome
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
New residents that have moved to Le Sueur in the last 2 years are invited to a casual and fun gathering. We will introduce and connect you with people that can help you navigate the best places to eat, play, shop, or who to call if you need a helping hand. We’ll serve coffee, donuts, and fruit.
Sponsored by City of Le Sueur and Le Sueur Public Library

Books and Brews
2023-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewing Company.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

SPICE CLUB Elysian
2023-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

Destressing Night
2023-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Prepare for the stressful holiday season by taking some time for yourself to create greater mental health. Bring coloring books, puzzles, or a book to read. Geared for teens and adults.

Bring Your Own Book Club
2023-11-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about the books you’ve been reading. Geared for adults.

Embossed Cards
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States

Gift Tags Workshop
2023-11-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Creativebug instructors will teach how to make painted paper-punched gift tags to spruce up any gift. Geared for adults.
Register now.
