Waseca-Le Sueur Library

The Strum Brothers
2022-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
As The Strum Brothers, Jeff Horwich and Joe Weismann blow open the potential and versatility of one cool little instrument: the ukulele. They will join us to sing their ever-loving hearts out. With a carefully cultivated setlist ranging from The Everly Brothers to Gnarls Barkley, great harmonies, and serious musicianship, The Strum Brothers rock that uke.

SPICE CLUB: Le Sueur
2022-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, 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.

Holiday Cards and Gift Tags
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Get a jump on the holidays by pre-making handmade holiday cards and gift tags with Tina Tonn

Kusudama Workshop
2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Learn how to make these stunning paper origami flower balls that were originally used in Japan for incense and potpourri. They can be hung using tassels or string or just displayed on a surface. Geared for adults.
Register now!

Felt Ball Garland
2022-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Finish off your holiday decor with a felt ball garland! What are felt ball garlands? They are a versatile, reusable, and eco-friendly decoration made out of 100% wool. Create your garland at this come and go event. Geared for tweens-adults.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Author Event: Geraldine Brooks
2022-12-06 18:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for an exciting chat with the award-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent
bestselling novel Horse. Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-12-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-01-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, 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 Elysian Area Library

Pie & Puzzles
2022-12-09 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

Author Event: Fredrik Backman
2022-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for an online chat with bestselling author Fredrik Backman as we discuss his outstanding body of work, including A Man Called Ove and his breathtaking new novel, The Winners, the third installment of the Beartown series.
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
2022-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States

Adult Tea Party
2022-12-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Enjoy a tea tasting with book pairing and games. Geared for adults.
Register now!

Author Event: Nicole Eustace
2022-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
You’re invited to explore early-American history during a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her award-winning book Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.
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.

Tassel Workshop
2022-12-15 17:30 - 18:30 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Create an adorable tree and a snowflake—both by creating and combining tassels.

Writing Your Family Stories
2022-12-19 - 2022-12-22 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
This interactive exhibit encourages participants to write down their life stories to share with their family. Through a series of creative prompts and displays, participants will discover new ways to collect memories to share with loved ones.
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.

SPICE CLUB Elysian
2022-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

Spice Club
2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
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 now.

Spice Club
2023-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States

Embroidery Sampler Book
2023-01-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-01-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
At this workshop, Robin Wingo from the Mankato Makerspace will teach five basic embroidery
stitches (running, French knot, stem, button-hole, and chain) and practice with different threads. These practice stitches will be compiled into a sample book to take home. Geared for ages 12+.
Register now.
Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation

Author Event: Dana K. White
2023-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
You’re invited to start your new year calm and collected by learning to become better organized and clutter-free with Dana K. White, creator of popular podcast and blog, A Slob Comes Clean, as she imparts tips from her books Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life.
Register now.
This event was 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-01-17 13:30 - 15:00 | 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

Spice Club
2023-01-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

Book Talk
2023-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about these compelling novels. Geared for adults.
We’ll be discussing The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki

Paper Crafts
2023-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Learn simple origami to create fun paper projects, including an accordion wallet and a variety of envelopes. Geared for teens and adults.

Macrame Virtual Workshop
2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Modern macramé artist and Creativebug instructor Emily Katz teaches how to make her signature
bohemian wall hanging. Emily shares ideas for adjusting the pattern and size of the piece to create a custom wall hanging, perfect for you and your space. Geared for teens and 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.

Spring Book Preview
2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join Waseca Public Library staff for a preview of the most anticipated books of the spring! Staff will help you load up your TO BE READ piles with steamy romances, unforgettable characters, Minnesota-based stories, and pulse-pounding thrillers. Light refreshments will be served. Geared for adults.
January 26th 6 PM Waseca
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
