Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Author Event: Nina Simon
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. Nina Simon will chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths–Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
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.

Elysian Book Talk
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (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 Cartographer of No Man’s Land by P.S. Duffy

Books and Brews
2024-05-18 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 by Daniel Mason at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewing Company.
May 18th 4 pm
Half Pint Brewing Company, Waseca

Bring Your Own Book Club
2024-05-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-24 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.

Author Event: Laura Moher
2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for a conversation with the author of Curves for Days and the upcoming What She’s Having.
“It’s easy to root for these deserving and well-matched characters on their bumpy road to love, and the charming small-town setting only adds to the appeal of this complex yet cozy tale. An emphasis on body positivity combines with heartfelt romance to make this a winner.” — Publishers Weekly
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.

Author Event: R.F. Kuang
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Register for a thrilling conversation with R.F. Kuang as she chats with us about her bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
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.

Books and Bagels
2024-06-01 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-06 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Bagels, coffee, juice, and community. Stop in at the library to talk about books. All ages.
Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library

Virtual Author Event: Matt Shindell
2024-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to
historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of Mars, the red planet, at a
virtual Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System event. Shindell will highlight historical figures such as:

Mayan astrologer priests who incorporated Mars into seasonal calendars and religious
ceremonies;
Babylonian astrologers who discerned bad omens;
figures of the Scientific Revolution who struggled to comprehend it as a world;
Victorian astronomers who sought signs of intelligent life; and
20th- and 21st-century scientists who have established a technological presence on its surface.

Along the way, we will encounter writers and artists from each period who take readers and viewers on
imagined journeys to Mars.
By focusing on the diverse human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we know and
love, Shindell will show how Mars exploration has evolved in ways that have also expanded knowledge
about other facets of the universe.
About the Author: Matthew Shindell, Ph.D., is a historian of science with a background in science
studies. He is Curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space
Museum.
This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed a link to the recording.
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.
The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur
Regional Library System.

Summer Concert Series: Sawyer's Dream
2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Inspired by the writing of Mark Twain and the vocal harmonies of bands such as The Mama’s & the Papas,
ABBA, and Fleetwood Mac, Sawyer’s Dream is an all original ‘70s vibe band.
All 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

Creative Cafe
2024-06-05 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Instead of ordering food, choose from a selection of creative activities. Geared for adults. Open while supplies last.

Summer Concert Series: A Hard Day's Night
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
High energy, authentic replication of a Beatles performance considered to be one of the top Beatles tribute shows in the nation. This performance will focus on Ed Sullivan Era songs.
All 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

Gift Tags Workshop
2024-06-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Creativebug instructors will teach how to make painted paper-punched gift tags to spruce up any gift. Geared for adults.
Register now.

Virtual Author Event: Freida McFadden
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
The next installment is full of unbelievable twists and tension as it continues to follow Millie Calloway. She used to clean other people’s houses—now, she can’t believe this new home is actually hers. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where her kids can play. She and her husband saved for years to give their children the life they deserve.
Even though she’s wary of their new neighbor, Mrs. Lowell when she invites them over for dinner, it’s their chance to make friends, so they accept the invitation. Mrs. Lowell’s maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. Millie knows exactly what it’s like to be in her shoes. But the maid’s cold stare gives her chills…
The Lowells’ maid isn’t the only strange thing on their street. Millie’s sure she sees a shadowy figure watching them. Her husband leaves the house late at night. And when she meets a woman who lives across the way, her words chill to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors.
Millie wonders: Did they make a terrible mistake moving their family here?
About the Author: Bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.
This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed a link to the recording.
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.
The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur
Regional Library System.

Genealogy Club
2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Doodle-Along
2024-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Learn how to draw ordinary objects and add splashes of color through prompts and demonstrations. Geared for teens and adults.
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.

Summer Concert Series: A Hard Day's Night
2024-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
High energy, authentic replication of a Beatles performance considered to be one of the top Beatles tribute shows in the nation. This performance will focus on Sgt. Pepper Era songs.
All 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

Creative Cafe
2024-06-18 09:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Laser-Engraved Wooden Spoons
2024-06-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Create a simple design with our laser engraver to turn your basic wooden spoon into an inspired design. Geared for adults.
Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation

Cook the Book
2024-06-20 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.
This month’s book: Yummy Toddler Food: Dinnertime SOS by Amy Palanjian

Virtual Author Event: Tiffany Jewell
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us as bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system along the way. Throughout the book, other writers of the global majority share a wide variety of personal narratives and stories based on their own school experiences.
Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School provides young folks with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current schooling—and any future schooling they may pursue.
About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first-generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant.
This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed a link to the recording.
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.
The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur
Regional Library System.

Books and Brews
2024-06-22 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 Bloodline by Jess Lourey at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at our event.

Book Planter
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Create a literary garden by repurposing an old book into a succulent planter. Geared for adults.
Register now.

Creative Cafe
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Summer Concert Series: 13 Arrows
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
This 4-piece Blues/Rock outfit is bringing rock and roll back to its raw, unbound, and authentic roots.
All 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

Waseca Water Carnival
2024-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Inflatable Water Slide, Bounce House, Water Balloon Games, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Art Projects, Water Wall, and more! FREE LUNCH!
Sponsored by the City of Waseca, the E.F. Johnson Foundation, and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library.

Plein Air Painting
2024-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Artist Willow Gentile will be creating a painting of our library. Stop by to watch her work and color along side her.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Book Sale
2024-07-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Our Friends of the Library groups are selling books for all ages. Help us raise money for our libraries while finding new treasures!
