Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Le Sueur Lego Club
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Unlock the magic of Legos by ditching the instruction manual and building your own! Lego builders will be given a theme to inspire their creations. Geared for ages 7-12.

Author Event: William Green
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
What happened to the black community in Minnesota after the Emancipation Proclamation? In a narrativespanning the Civil War and Reconstruction, professor and author William Green will profile four white Minnesotans who championed civil rights but ultimately worked to keep black Americans down.
Register for this virtual event.
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.

Author Event: Abby Jimenez
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
The author of the bestselling romantic comedies The Friend Zone, Part of Your World, and Yours Truly will share her secrets to making us laugh and swoon.
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.

Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time
2023-05-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-24 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 10 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Waldorf Lego Club
2023-05-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-31 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.

Star Wars Party
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Create glow stick light sabers and mini Ewoks, battle bubbles with pool noodle light sabers, design a droid, and more! Geared for ages 5–9.

Inclusive Theater for All
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for theater games, embodiment exercises, voice warm–ups, and more in this dramatic arts class. Open Arts Minnesota and Waseca Public Library have partnered to bring you this unique opportunity for this 4–week session. Register at 507–835–2910.
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st at 6 pm
The public is welcome to attend a performance on: May 31st 6:45 pm Waseca

Mother-Daughter Book Club
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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. This month’s book club selection is New Kid by Jerry Craft.

Any Book Club
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about the books you’ve been reading. Geared for adults.

Book Sale
2023-05-20 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 503 Marion Street, Waterville, 503 Marion Street, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Our Friends of the Library groups are selling books for all ages. Help us raise money for our libraries!

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, 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 Waseca Public Library

Author Event: Courtney Summers
2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Author Courtney Summers will speak about her new young adult novel, I’m the Girl, a follow-up to Sadie.
Summary of I’m the Girl: When sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis discovers the dead body of 13-year-old Ashley James, she teams up with Ashley’s older sister, Nora, to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again.
May 20th 1 PM Virtual Event
Register today!
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.

Books and Brews
2023-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Children of Lincoln by William D. Green at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Oscar’s All–American Food & Drinks.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2023-05-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Janesville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 9:30 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2023-05-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-30 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Le Center Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 9:30 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Montgomery Lego Club
2023-05-23 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2023-05-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 4 pm. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2023-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, 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 Montgomery Public Library

Inclusive Theater Performance
2023-05-31 18:45 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
The public is invited to join us for a performance by our neurodiverse dramatic arts class. An Open Arts Minnesota and Waseca Public Library partnership.

Book Cover Keychains
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Create a bookish keychain. Ages 13-18.

Gaming Keychains
2023-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Create perler bead keychains based on your favorite games. Ages 7-12.
Register now!

Le Sueur Summer Reading Program Kickoff
2023-06-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Register for the summer reading program and enjoy fun activities. Geared for ages 3-18 and families.

Le Center Summer Reading Program Kickoff
2023-06-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
