Books and Bagels
2025-09-06 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-01-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 (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

Stitch and Visit
2025-09-08 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Bring your craft projects and visit with others while embroidering, knitting, crocheting, or other mobile craft project. Dianne Gahler will be on hand to problem solve. All ages.

Books & Bagels
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-01 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Stitch & Visit
2025-10-13 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-10 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States

The U.S.S. Ward at Pearl Harbor
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Appearing in an authentic WWII sailor uniform, Arn Kind will tell the story of the crew of a little known destroyer and its crew of Minnesota sailors. Less than a year before America entered into the Second World War, a bunch of young Minnesotans joined the U.S. Navy. After their training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and other locales, these men were shipped off to Pearl Harbor to serve their country.
Hear and see the events of December 7, 1941 and the following three year of the Ward’s service play out before you as Arn Kind brings these exciting historical events to life.
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.

Popcorn and Puzzles
2026-02-04 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.

Prairie Planetarium
2026-02-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Le Sueur Community Center, 821 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Experience the wonders of the universe with The Prairie Planetarium, a portable, inflatable
planetarium that brings the night sky indoors. Step inside the dome and be surrounded by a
stunning projection of stars, planets, and celestial objects. Staff from the Wild Compass Environmental Education will lead you on a journey through different stars and planets. Ages 6+.
Register now.
Shows at 2,3, and 4 pm
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Stitch & Visit
2026-04-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Help is available for you to learn to sew on a button or use a sewing machine to stitch up a seam. Dianne Gahler and Kathy Mentjes will be on hand to problem solve. All ages.

How-To Festival
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Learn a wide variety of skills at this community-based all-ages interactive learning event! From pouring latte art to keeping bees, from creating flour sack dish towels to making a clay creation, add a few tricks up your sleeve in these short sessions! Choose from 16 skills to learn.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

The full schedule:
10 AM
HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF
Robert Tackett, Meeting Room
HOW TO UNDERSTAND CASH FLOWS AND SINKING FUNDS
Stacy Ewert from Dufault CPA, Teen Area
HOW TO MAKE A POLYMEAR CLAY CREATION
Jessica Peters, Children’s Area
HOW TO KEEP BEES
Sun Honey, New Adult Books Area
11 AM
HOW TO POUR LATTE ART
Waseca Public Library, Meeting Room
HOW TO PACK FOR A TRIP
Ash Aboki, Teen Area
HOW TO CREATE AN ALEBRIJE (COLORFUL MEXICAN FOLK ART SCULPTURE)
Dazed Bat Artistry, Children’s Area
HOW TO PROPEGATE PLANTS
Master Gardener, New Adult Books Area
11:30 am
LIGHT LUNCH
Library
12 PM
HOW TO TURN A FAVORITE LYRIC OR QUOTE INTO A CANVAS WALL TARP
Waseca Public Library, Meeting Room
HOW TO CREATE BEADED FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Waseca Public Library, Teen Area
HOW TO MAKE PIPE CLEANER CRITTERS
Mankato Makerspace, Children’s Area
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE
League of Women Voters, New Adult Books Area
12:30 PM
HOW TO CREATE A FLOUR SACK KITCHEN TOWEL
Dazed Bat Artistry, Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERY ART
Waseca Public Library, Teen Area
HOW TO CREATE BUTTONS WITH A BUTTON MAKER
Waseca Public Library, Children’s Area
HOW TO MAKE A BEESWAX WRAP
Waseca Public Library, New Adult Books Area

Book Sale
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-01 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Our Friends of the Library group is selling books for all ages. Help us raise money for the Library Expansion fund!
library open hours

Giant Battleship
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Turn up the notch on a game of naval battles with this giant version. All ages.

Le Sueur Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
2026-05-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenges and pick up a free book. Explore our petting zoo, roaming dinosaurs, craft stations, and buy a cool treat! All ages.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library, United Fund of Le Sueur, Treasures in Town, Le Sueur Lions Club, Jo and
Veronica Anderson Family Foundation, and Manke Foundation.

Creature Feature
2026-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Waterville City Hall, 205 N 1st St, Waterville, 56096, United States
Get an up close and hands-on look at a variety of fascinating animals. Learn about these creatures through interactive activities. Ages 5+.

Creature Feature
2026-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Creature Feature
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States

Creature Feature
2026-06-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
