Author Event: Britt Hawthorne
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting.
Register today!
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.

Painting with Marlene
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Learn painting techniques for beginners. Join Marlene Schmahl as she teaches how to paint on canvas in a relaxed setting. Geared for teens and adults. Register by calling 507–267–4411.
Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library

Inclusive Theater for All
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for theater games, embodiment exercises, voice warm–ups, and more in this dramatic arts class. Open Arts Minnesota and Waseca Public Library have partnered to bring you this unique opportunity for this 4–week session. Register at 507–835–2910.
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st at 6 pm
The public is welcome to attend a performance on: May 31st 6:45 pm Waseca

Pie & Puzzles
2023-05-05 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

Author Event: William Green
2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
What happened to the black community in Minnesota after the Emancipation Proclamation? In a narrativespanning the Civil War and Reconstruction, professor and author William Green will profile four white Minnesotans who championed civil rights but ultimately worked to keep black Americans down.
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.

Author Event: William Kent Krueger
2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a conversation with the author of This Tender Land, Ordinary Grace, and the Cork O’Connor series.
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.

Author Event: Jena Friedman
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Friedman’s debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, and celebrity worship.
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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.

Adult Bingo
2023-05-11 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. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Cook the Book
2023-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, 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.
This month’s selection: Trejo’s Tacos by Danny Trejo with Hugh Garvey

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-05-16 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, 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 Center Public Library

Author Event: William Green
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
What happened to the black community in Minnesota after the Emancipation Proclamation? In a narrativespanning the Civil War and Reconstruction, professor and author William Green will profile four white Minnesotans who championed civil rights but ultimately worked to keep black Americans down.
Register for this virtual event.
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.

Author Event: Abby Jimenez
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
The author of the bestselling romantic comedies The Friend Zone, Part of Your World, and Yours Truly will share her secrets to making us laugh and swoon.
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.

Any Book Club
2023-05-18 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 the books you’ve been reading. Geared for adults.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-05-20 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

Author Event: Courtney Summers
2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Author Courtney Summers will speak about her new young adult novel, I’m the Girl, a follow-up to Sadie.
Summary of I’m the Girl: When sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis discovers the dead body of 13-year-old Ashley James, she teams up with Ashley’s older sister, Nora, to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again.
May 20th 1 PM Virtual Event
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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.

Books and Brews
2023-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Oscar’s All-American Food & Drinks, 1290-1380 N State St, Waseca, 56093, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of The Children of Lincoln by William D. Green at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Oscar’s All–American Food & Drinks.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, 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 Montgomery Public Library

Summer Concert Series: Traveled Ground
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Offering a unique combination of the Americana sound from Folk, Blues, Jazz and Roots Rock, Traveled Ground’s music crosses the spectrum of the Roots Music scene.
All Summer Concert Series events are held in Trowbridge Park, Waseca on Tuesdays at 7 pm. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside Waseca Public Library. All ages.
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Mike Rucker
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Author Mike Rucker will speak about his book The Fun Habit.
Register today!
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.

Papercut Birds Workshop
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Inspired by birds in the Pacific Northwest, these layered papercut birds are easy to craft. Geared for adults.

Summer Concert Series: Rocket Soul Choir
2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Northern Ireland native Leslie Rich fronts this three piece band which plays high energy rock with a ton of conviction.
All Summer Concert Series events are held in Trowbridge Park, Waseca on Tuesdays at 7 pm. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside Waseca Public Library. All ages.
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Cook the Book
2023-06-15 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.
Beautiful Brunches by Cider Mill Press

Jamie Beck
2023-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Author Jamie Beck will speak about her book An American in Provence.
Register today!
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.

Colorful Abstract Painting
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Learn how to create a cohesive palette, then evaluate and build your work of art until you determine that it’s ready to grace your walls with its confident swaths of color. Geared for adults.
Register now!
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.

Kusudama Workshop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Learn how to make these stunning paper origami flower balls that were originally used in Japan for incense and potpourri. Geared for adults.

Summer Concert Series: David Huckfelt
2023-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Haunted landscapes and spirits fill Huckfelt’s folk, protest, and Native Americana songs, from “Bury Me Not (The Dying Cowboy)” to “Cole Younger (The Bandit)”.
All Summer Concert Series events are held in Trowbridge Park, Waseca on Tuesdays at 7 pm. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside Waseca Public Library. All ages.
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library
