Waseca-Le Sueur Library

The Plot Thickens
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join this hybrid book club where we alternate monthly from a group read to a “choose your own” genre-specific book. There will be treats! Ages 18+ This month’s book is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Story by Alix Harrow.

The Plot Thickens
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
This month read a book with a beach or vacation setting and join us for a book club discussion. There will be treats! Ages 18+
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Cook the Book
2025-08-21 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 session’s book: The Complete Salad Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen

The Plot Thickens
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a book club discussion. about this month’s book—The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn. There will be treats! Ages 18+.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Spice Club
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-09 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

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.

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.

The Plot Thickens
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
This month read a book from your TBR (To Be Read) list and join us for a book club discussion. There will be treats! Ages 18+
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Book Talk
2025-10-08 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 pick: The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussie Adler-Olsen

Mother-Daughter Book Club
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Geared for girls in grades 3-6 and a significant adult female, this book club features the latest children’s books and fun activities. October’s book club selection is Cinderella and the Beast by Kim Bussing.
ASL interpreter funded by Friends of the Library.

Books & Brews
2025-10-18 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.
This month’s pick: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Books & Brews
2025-10-21 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.
This month’s pick: The Maid by Nita Prose
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

The Plot Thickens
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a book club discussion. about this month’s book—The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson. There will be treats! Ages 18+
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Book Talk
2025-11-12 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: Cher, The Memoir, Part 1 by Cher

Cook the Book
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
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: The Great Minnesota Cookie Book by Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson

Books & Brews
2025-11-18 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.
This month’s book: All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Books & Brews
2025-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Oscar’s All-American Food & Drinks, 1290-1380 N State St, Waseca, 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.
This month’s book;
Little Faith by Nicholas Butler
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

The Plot Thickens
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
This month read a retelling of a fairytale or myth and join us for a book club discussion. There will be
treats! Ages 18+
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

The Plot Thickens
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a book club discussion about books published in 2025. There will be treats! Ages 18+
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Mother-Daughter Book Club
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Geared for girls in grades 3-6 and a significant adult female, this book club features the latest children’s books and fun activities. January’s book club selection is Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate,
ASL interpreter funded by Friends of the Library.

Cook the Book
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
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: Home Is Where the Eggs Are by Molly Yeh

Books and Brews
2026-01-27 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.
This month’s book: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Book Talk
2026-01-28 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: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

The Plot Thickens
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a book club discussion. about this month’s book— Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer
Chiaverini. There will be treats! Ages 18+.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Books and Brews
2026-02-17 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.
This month’s book:
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Cook the Book
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
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 session’s book:
How Not to Age Cookbook by Michael Greger, MD

Mother-Daughter Book Club
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Geared for girls in grades 3-6 and a significant adult female, this book club features the latest children’s books and fun activities. February’s book club
selection is Willowdeen by Katherine Applegate,

Book Talk
2026-02-25 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.
The Orphan Tale by Pam Jenoff
