Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Literary Floral Plaques
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Give new life to book pages through a collage project combining text and dried botanicals. Ages 18+.
Register now.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Montgomery Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times. 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.

Movie Theme Song Trivia
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | DT’s 118 Saloon, 118 S 3rd St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Crank up your amps to eleven. Teams of up to four players compete to win Academy
Award status in this movie theme song trivia contest.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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! Registration required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Game Night Tournament
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Join us for a night of gaming. We’ll be rotating games, starting with a Pokémon TCG tournament. Refreshments and prizes at the end of the January-long tournament. Ages 13-18.

Memory Bracelets
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Create a bracelet to represent a loved one. Add beads that represent different attributes of your loved one to connect you to them when you are apart. Ages 18+.

The History of the Minnesota Twins
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Kirby Puckett, Joe Mauer. Minnesota Twins legends. Steve Minor will share the history of the franchise, club stories, and details from the team’s greatest games.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story times. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Painting Roulette
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Try your hand at this collaborative, interactive art event where you work on shared canvases, passing your work on to the next person every few minutes to create unique
pieces in a creative, pressure-free environment. Ages 18+.

Lego Club
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | 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. Ages 7-12.

Name Pennants
2026-01-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Love the look of vintage college pennants? Learn simple crafting techniques for creating custom-made name pennants, perfect for decorating your room or
locker. Ages 13-18.

4-H Adventurers: Sensory Fun
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Let’s explore the 5 senses by making your own sensory dough, lava lamps, and hot cocoa mix!

Virtual Author Event: Julia Hotz
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Nature, art, and service as medicine with journalist Julia Hotz.

This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed a link to the recording.
Register now.
This event is made possible by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative. The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System.

Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit story times. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story times. 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
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times. 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
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Le Sueur Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times. 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.

Beginning Crochet Class
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
In this two-part class, Dianne Gahler will introduce the basics of crochet: chain, single crochet. Participants will create a washcloth. Materials will be provided.

Hazardous Histories: Adventures with Nathan Hale
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
In this action-packed event, kids will explore the wild and weird sides of American history through storytelling, games, crafts, and creative challenges inspired by the graphic novel series by Nathan Hale. Ages 8-12.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-01-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times for ages 0-6 on Fridays at 4 pm. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story times. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Baby Lapsit Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-01-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 2:30 pm. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average story times. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

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.

Scandinavian Embroidery
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami Anderson will teach how to cross stitch with a
folk art twist. Enjoy a short introduction to Scandinavian folk art and history, then choose from several fanciful designs: fox, a reindeer, or a bird, and create a bespoke cross stitch piece. No previous cross stitch or sewing experience necessary.
Register now.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Trinket Dishes
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Transform a simple dish into a sweet trinket holder by adding pretty paper to the surface. This simple crafting technique turns basic into beautiful. Ages 13-18.

Spice Club
2026-01-15 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.

Fresh Pages: Create Your Own Journal
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Kick off the new year with a personalized journal!
Teens will design the covers of their own journal and can create either a junk or bullet journal to lay out their 2026. From book pages to magazine clippings to stickers and more, this event is perfect for any teen interested in journaling, planning, art, and memory keeping. Ages 13-18.
Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Clothespin Snowflakes
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Create winter wall art with this simple craft project. These clothespin snowflakes can be upscaled through paint, gems, glitter, or sequins.
Sponsored by Friends of the Janesville Public Library

Virtual Author Event: David Brooks
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
The creative and compassionate art of seeing others deeply with David Brooks.

This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed a link to the recording.
Register now.
This event is made possible by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative. The event is held in coordination with Library Speakers Consortium and presented by Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System.
