Tell Your Story
2022-02-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 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. This round writers will have
the opportunity to record short videos featuring their work. Registration required.
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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-02-03 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

Marker Workshop Series
2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Illustrator and Creativebug instructor Sasha Prood loves fine-point markers’ bold colors and ability to make intricate patterns, and she shares her enthusiasm in this workshop. She will walk you through swatching, making patterns, and building compositions, all while emphasizing experimentation and play. Finally, take your doodling to the next level by learning strategies for sketching a subject before inking your art. This virtual workshop series is geared for teens and adults.
Registration required.
This series 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.

Puzzles and Pie
2022-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Elysian Book Club
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Pick up a copy of Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic by Natalie Warren at Elysian Area Library and discuss it as a group.

Make Mine a Mocktail
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Channel your inner mixologist! Leah from Sweethaven Tonics will guide us through making our own mocktail and share tips and tricks on how to craft the perfect drink. Register early—we have a surprise for participants, but this event has limited registration.
Register now

Adult Bingo
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO night! Meet new friends and win fun prizes. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Jack Zimmerman Author Event
2022-02-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
With a tenuous grip on life, the doctor assured Jack that if he could stay awake for five more minutes, he would live. As an Army infantry-man, Jack Zimmerman stepped on an IED while on patrol. He went from a healthy young man to a man with no legs and severely damaged arms. Five Minutes is the account of how he built back his life. Jack will be signing books throughout the event and sharing his story at 4:30 pm.

Harry Potter Trivia
2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bar on Main, 100 State St. North, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Mischief managed. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win Triwizard Cup status in this Harry Potter trivia competition.
Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library.

Genealogy Club
2022-02-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 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)!
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Books and Brews
2022-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | The Boat House, Waseca, 406 9th St NE, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Boat House Bar and Grill.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Farmhouse Stacked Books
2022-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Create a neatly stacked set of stamped books with family names or a favorite saying stamped along the spine. These books are so sweet and simple! Dress them up or down for different holidays! Ages 18+. Registration required.

Spring Author Series: The Book Lover’s Author Panel
2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
The Book Lover’s Author Panel will kick off the series and feature three authors whose books revolve around books. Shauna Robinson (Must Love Books), Vicki Delany (Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series), and Eva Jurczyk (The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections) will speak about their love of books and how they have used them in their novels on Thursday, February 24th at 7 pm.

This event will be held virtually. Register to attend this free event.

This series is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Spring Author Series: J. Ryan Stradal
2022-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Wrapping up the series will be J. Ryan Stradal, who will speak about his book The Lager Queen of Minnesota, a novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate, and the secrets of making world-class beer. The Minneapolis StarTribune wrote about the book, “The ending is surprising and understated, which is how we do things in Minnesota. Everything about this book satisfies — from how the characters grow to how beer-making is described to Stradal’s hilarious assessment of lagers vs. IPAs. You may never drink a beer in ignorance again.” Stradal’s event will take place at Waseca Public Library on Tuesday, March 29th at 7 pm.

This series is free and open to the public. Stradal will be signing books at the event.

This series is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Books and Brews
2022-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 The Guide by Peter Heller at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewery.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Real People, Real History: Juneteenth
2022-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
​University of St. Thomas historian Dr. Yohuru Williams will expand upon Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth, which provides a clear, truthful look at Black history in Texas. From the contributions of Black cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans have played and continue to play an integral role in the Texas story. Find out why Juneteenth is so important to our nation’s history and why it is so relevant today.
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Adult Bingo
2022-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO! Meet new friends and win fun prizes. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Real People, Real History: Juneteenth
2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
University of St. Thomas historian Dr. Yohuru Williams will expand upon Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth, which provides a clear, truthful look at Black history in Texas. From the contributions of Black cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans have played and continue to play an integral role in the Texas story. Find out why Juneteenth is so important to our nation’s history and why it is so relevant today.
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Composting
2022-06-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Learn how to start composting! A naturalist from Ney Nature Center will walk you through not only why it’s important, but also how to compost your food scraps and yard waste in a way that will get you the best soil in the neighborhood!
Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library

Innocent Reggae Band
2022-06-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Packed with thought-provoking lyrics, cool guitar, and captivating stage presence, Innocent puts up quite an exhilarating show.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Buffalo Galaxy
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Buffalo Galaxy embarks to explore deep space with lightspeed bluegrass. Each member brings with them a tradition of Bluegrass and American music as their bedrock.
In case of rain, the concert will move into Waseca Public Library
Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Pie & Puzzles
2022-06-17 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

Oil Pastels Workshop
2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Learning through play is a wonderful way to discover new techniques. Creativebug artist and instructor Joy Ting teaches you how to be loose and expressive as you create paintings using oil pastels and colored pencils. Join us to create oil pastel pieces inspired by nature and discover a style that is all your own. Geared for adults. Register at the Library or online.
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.
