Marbled Coasters
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Create a chic and colorful spin on marbled coasters. Ages 13-18.
Sponsored by E. F. Johnson Foundation

Laser-Engraved Cutting Boards
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Personalize a cutting board with a sweet or funny engraving to create a unique gift or family heirloom. Geared for adults. Register today!
Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation and Pope Family Fund

Stenciled Book Edges
2025-07-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, 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 adults.
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.

The Plot Thickens
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 Great Rainbow Party
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
This colorful event is full of prisms, pattern building, color mixing, sorting, and crafting. Ages 3-6.

Tween Crafternoon
2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a series of exciting crafting sessions just for tweens! Our Crafternoons will ignite creativity and foster friendship! Ages 8-12.
Friendship Keychains: July 2nd
Painted Pinecones: July 16th
Boba Slime: July 30th

Alphabet Craft Series
2025-07-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Join us for a colorful and creative journey through the alphabet! Each week will cover new letters! Ages 2-5.
Thursdays at 9:30 am from June 12th-July 24th

Books & Bagels
2025-07-05 09:30 - 13:30 | 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

Pan-Handlers Concert
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Sueur Legion Park, S 6th St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Experience the sweet, lively sound of the steel drums, which evolved from old oil barrels to the beautiful instruments we love today. Enjoy traditional steel pan tunes along with popular songs from The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses, and Prince. All ages.
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.

Feathers & Strings
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
An assortment of intricate marionettes are the featured performers in this delightful, amusing, and eclectic Hunter Marionettes showcase. All ages.
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.

Exploring Shapes
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
In this creative workshop, make two art pieces by exploring shapes and how we combine them. Ages 3-7.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Pan-Handlers Concert
2025-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States

Create Your Own Shrinky Dinks
2025-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Design a bracelet, necklace, or keychain charm to fit your personal style. Ages 7-12.

Stuffed Animal Workshop
2025-07-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Make your own 8-inch stuffed animal. No sewing required. Ages 7-12. Register at the library.
Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation and the Pope Family Fund

Feathers & Strings
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2025-07-08 10:00 - 10:30 | 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 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.

Pan-Handlers Concert
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Le Sueur Public Library will hold a special Colorful Stories Romp and Rhyme story time. 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.

Pan-Handlers Concert
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, 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.

Virtual Author Event: Raúl The Third
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read! at a virtual Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System event at 1 pm and 3 pm on Tuesday, July 8th. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, Little Lobo’s library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you.
Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended.
Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English.
Raúl The Third a bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist living in Boston. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience.
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.

Fun with Food
2025-07-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Did you know food can be colorful too? Spend some time with Le Sueur County 4-H staff learning how food science and art meet! Snacks will be provided. Ages 3-12.

Sunsets
2025-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Little artists will use paint and colored pencils to create vibrant, layered sunset scenes. Ages 5+

Faces of Montgomery
2025-07-08 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
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.

Flower Crafts
2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Get ready for summer gardens! Create a flower holder for delicate stems and beaded garden stakes. Geared for adults.

Book Bingo
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
The thrill of Bingo meets the joy of reading in this fun event that combines the classic game of Bingo with the opportunity to win amazing new books! Ages 6-18.

Pan-Handlers Concert
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Francis Park, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

The Wild Robot Party
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Build a friendly robot, learn survival skills, take the camouflage challenge, and more while celebrating the extraordinary story of Roz, a robot learning to live in the wilderness. Ages 7-12.
