Waseca-Le Sueur Library

The Office Trivia
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for this Dunder Mifflin Paper Company trivia challenge. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win World’s Best Boss status. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Adult Bingo
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO time! Prizes for winner but fun for all. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Farm-Fresh Foods
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Author Claudine Arndt and photographer Katie Cannon will share the recipes and stories from nearly 20 years of Minnesota Cooks, a program devoted to celebrating and cultivating partnerships between Minnesota’s dedicated family farmers and talented chefs, cooks and restaurant owners who feature farm-fresh foods on their menus.

Disney Trivia
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bar on Main, 100 State St. North, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
If you wish upon a star, you may win this trivia challenge. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win fairytale status.
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Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

SPICE CLUB Elysian
2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, 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.

Author Event: Kate Quinn
2022-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate Quinn as she discusses her newest release, The Diamond Eye, and her other works. Quinn is the author of several bestsellers, including The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code.
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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.

Paper Pumpkins and Apples
2022-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Learn how to make sweet apples and pumpkins at this papercrafting event. The fun fall craft will spruce up your mantel or table decor. Geared for adults.
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Creative Writing Sampler
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
We’ll explore craft techniques common to poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with Loft Literary Center instructor Gail Milstein and experiment with each type through creative writing exercises.
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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.

Oil Pastels Workshop
2022-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
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.
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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.

Books and Brews
2022-10-29 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 Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewing Company.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Macrame Leaves
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Minnesota maker Kattie from Sadgirl Rainbow will show us how to create beautiful macrame leaves out of yarn. Geared for adults. Register here.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-11-02 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

Author Event: Lisa Napoli
2022-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, and broadcaster Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie.
Register here.
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.

Totally '80s Trivia
2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bar on Main, 100 State St. North, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Go back in time to when video killed the radio star. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to claim Yuppie status. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Gift Tags Workshop
2022-11-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Creativebug instructors will teach how to make painted paper-punched gift tags to spruce up any gift. Geared for adults.
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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.

Pie & Puzzles
2022-11-04 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

Little Golden Books
2022-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Ellen Radel, a retired Southwest State professor, will speak about her collection of Little Golden Books and how these books helped millions of
children develop a lifelong love of reading.

Writing Your Family Stories
2022-11-07 - 2022-11-12 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, 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: Le Sueur
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-11-08 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

Author Event: Bonnie Garmus
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for a captivating conversation with romcom writer Bonnie Garmus. Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
Register here.
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.

Paper Beads
2022-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Make beautiful, colorful beads out of scraps of paper.

Totally '80s Trivia
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Event Center, 120 Main Street East, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Go back in time to when video killed the radio star. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to claim Yuppie status. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library

Climbing Everest with Jen Loeb
2022-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
In 2021, mountain climber Jen Loeb completed her dream of climbing the “7 Summits”—becoming the first and only woman from Iowa to climb the highest peak on every continent. Jen will share her adventures climbing Mt. Everest and some of the gear she uses.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

SPICE CLUB: Le Center
2022-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States

Author Event: Kwame Christian
2022-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race helps readers gain the confidence to not only talk about race, but actually make a difference when they do. Join author Kwame Christian as he equips you with the skills you need to make these crucial conversations easier and more productive.
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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.

Cook the Book
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 cookbook: The Ultimate Tailgating Playbook by Union Square Company

Author Talk: Patricia Briggs
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join us for a conversation with the author of the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series to enter a world of mechanics, coyote shifters, werewolf pack leaders, vampire queens, and more. Briggs is a librarian favorite!
Register here.
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
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, 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.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Janesville Public Library
