Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Virtual Author Event: Jefferson Fisher
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation.
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 Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative. The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System.

Spice Club
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, 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 at the library.

Book Talk
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Beeswax Photo Collage
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Learn how to turn simple blocks of wood, photocopies, and beeswax into personal works of art. With their lived-in patina, these storyblocks offer endless options to personalize. Geared for teens and adults.

Minnesota's Hooded History
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Local historian and librarian, Nancy Vaillancourt, has spent years researching the presence of the Ku Klux Klan in Southeast Minnesota. Learn about this forgotten history and the organized traditions of prejudice and nativism in our region.
This event is made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land,
and Legacy Amendment through the Traverse des Sioux Library System.

Fall Book Preview
2025-09-16 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 fall! Staff will help you load up your TO BE READ piles with book club picks, slow burn romances, fantasy fever dreams, domestic thrillers, literary magic, and more! Geared for adults.

Colorful Clothespin Magnets
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Make the ordinary more extraordinary with this simple, useful craft. Ages 18+.

Books and Brews
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Classics Pub, 125 S 3rd St, Waterville, 56096, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, then meet us out to discuss the book.
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune at Classics Pub, Waterville
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Musical Bingo
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Rock Around the Clock! We’ll be playing Bingo, but instead of calling out numbers, we’ll be playing songs from the Sixties and Seventies. Geared for seniors.

Diamond Art Bookmarks
2025-09-17 10:15 - 11:30 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Bedazzle a bookmark with inlaid rhinestones at this craft event. Ages 18+.

Virtual Author Event: Gabe Henry
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with author Gabe Henry (Enough is Enuf) through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
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 Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative. The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System.

Musical Bingo
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

TBR (To Be Read) Jars
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Fill a jar with book title prompts—from specific genres to themes to quirky reading challenges. Your TBR jar will help you discover new books and spark your reading adventure. Ages 18+.
Register now.

Minnesota's Hooded History
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Senior Center, 220 E Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

Books and Brews
2025-09-20 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 book at the library, then meet us out to discuss the book.
Heartwood by Amity Gage at Half Pint Brewing Company, Waseca
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Minnesota's Hooded History
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States

Adult Bingo
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 Library groups

Adult Bingo
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

True Crime Challenge
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Gather a team of up to 4 people and put your sleuthing to the test as you face off against other true crime aficionados to see who can solve the case first! Ages 18+.

Laser-Engraved Necklace
2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Personalize a metal necklace. Learn the basics of laser engraving, use templates or create your own artwork. Ages 18+.
Register now.
Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation and Pope Family Fund.

TBR (To Be Read) Jars
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2025-10-01 09:00 - 11:00 | 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

Popcorn and Puzzles
2025-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Coffee, tea, water, and some of the Snack Shack’s delicious popcorn will be available. Stop in and talk about books, put together a puzzle, or just enjoy some conversation and community. All ages.

Pie & Puzzles
2025-10-03 18:00 - 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.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Books & Bagels
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30 | 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

Books and Bagels
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Kent Nerburn Author Event
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
The award-winning author will speak about his new novel Lone Dog Road and his books on spirtituality, creativity, & Native American culture.
These events are made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment through the Traverse des Sioux Library
System.

Loretta Ellsworth Author Event
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Join us for a conversation with the author of the historical fiction novels The French Winemaker’s Daughter and Stars over Clear Lake.
These events are made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment through the Traverse des Sioux Library
System.

Are You There, Doctor? It’s Me, Menopause.
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Dr. Jean Marie McGowan will discuss the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. She will lead a candid Q&A discussion answering your questions, from hormone therapy to mental health and weight gain.
Dr. McGowan serves as a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic.
