Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Stenciled Book Edges
2025-05-31 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Jump into the world of book artistry by stenciling the edges of a popular book for your home library. Books and supplies provided. Geared for teens and adults.
This program was 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.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff
2025-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Register for the summer reading program and enjoy fun activities. Geared for ages 3-18 and families.

Paint, Plant, & Grow
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Paint a unique flower pot—adding colorful designs and patterns. Then plant a beautiful succulent in the pot to take home. Ages 13-18.

Marbled Coasters
2025-06-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Create a chic and colorful spin on marbled coasters. Ages 13-18.
Sponsored by E. F. Johnson Foundation

The Crown Jewels: a Tribute to Queen
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
From start to finish, the show is incredible with something for everyone, from the hardcore Queen fan to the casual listener.
The Crown Jewels are the Midwest’s premier tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Queen. Hailing from Minneapolis, this LIVE TRIBUTE (no backing instrumental or vocal tracks) performs all the greatest hits, arena anthems, and top ten singles that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time. The Crown Jewels succeed in blending the vocal layering and studio precision Queen was known for with the grand scope of their live shows.
All Waseca Summer Concert Series 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

Poetry Rx
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Sometimes words of encouragement are all you really need to get through your heartbreak, to boost your confidence, or to get you in the mindset for plotting revenge. Fill your pill bottles with lyrics/poetry/quotes and more. Ages 13-18.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff
2025-06-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Canvas Bag Decorating
2025-06-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Transform a canvas bag into a custom tote that reflects you. Add vibrant patterns, illustrations, or inspiring quotes. Ages 13-18.

True Crime Club
2025-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
The South Ridge Stalker is half urban legend, half campfire story. Will new clues lead to a dead end, or will you reveal The Stalker’sexistence and solve the murder? Ages 13-18.

Bookish Crafts
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Craft a bookish fantasy window that transports you to magical worlds. We’ll also create friendship bracelet-style bookmarks to mark your next literary adventure. Ages 13-18.

Yarn Bowls
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Make delicate bowls by wrapping yarn around a balloon and coating it with glue. Once dry, pop the balloon to reveal a beautiful, airy yarn bowl. Ages 13-18.

Marbled Coasters
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States

Murder Mystery & Pizza
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Enjoy a slice (or two) of pizza and solve this case before the pizza gets cold. Ages 13-18.

Stenciled Edges
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Jump into the world of book artistry by stenciling the edges of a popular book for your home library. Books and supplies provided. Ages 13-18.

Poetry Rx
2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

Signs & Symbols
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Learn more about how signs and symbols can teach us more about ourselves, how they’ve been used in storytelling, and to find out what horoscopes, crystals, flowers, and more can reveal about you. Ages 13-18.

Tiny Bookcase
2025-06-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Decorate a tiny bookcase and begin your tiny book collection. Registration required. Ages 13+.

Marbled Coasters
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Diamond Art Bookmarks
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Choose from a variety of designs to create your own diamond art bookmark. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Sponsored by E. F. Johnson Foundation

Waseca Water Carnival
2025-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Trowbridge Park, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for an exciting, water-filled event! Activities include a dunk tank, an inflatable obstacle course, a waterslide, water balloon games, face painting, art projects, a waterwall, and more! FREE LUNCH!
Sponsored by the City of Waseca, the E.F. Johnson Foundation, and the Friends of the Waseca Public Library.

Flower Painting
2025-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Create a layered collage flower painting. Ages 13-18.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Party
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Make team pennants, create banana splits, design an arrangement from our flower bar, play carnival games, and more. Ages 13-18.
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.

Watercolor Pinwheels
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Create pinwheels using watercolor paint. Ages 13-18.
Sponsored by E. F. Johnson Foundation

DIY Photo Projects
2025-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
These rock and wire photo holders bring unique height and color to your photo display. Then highlight your snapshots with a unique wood frame magnet. Ages 13+.

Poetry Rx
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States

Marbled Coasters
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

Henna 101
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Minneapolis Mehndi and Henna will discuss the history and symbolism of henna designs. Test out your henna art skills before getting a henna design applied. Ages 13-18.

Faces of Montgomery
2025-07-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Pose for artist Casey Christenson as he captures the faces of Montgomery on our library windows. In the end, we will have a mural full of personality, featuring Montgomery community members of all ages and from all walks of life. Once it is done, stop by and see if you recognize your neighbors.
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.

Yarn Bowls
2025-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
