Sphero Basics
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Code our rolling robots in a Sphero version of baseball.

Personalized Clay Designs
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Use polymer clay, paint, and stamps to make tiny tags, motivational houses, and message magnets. Ages 18+.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | MN
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.

Virtual Author Event: Valerie Neal
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
On a mission: the history of US women astronauts with a Smithsonian Curator Emerita.
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.

Baby Lapsit Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-04-03 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-17 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.

Lego Story Time
2026-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Tell the story with Legos! Kids ages 4-6 can join our monthly creative Lego-building group, with an adult. Each event will include a story to inspire the builders.

Books and Bagels
2026-04-04 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

Waseca Lego Club
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, 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.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-14 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
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-14 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.

Renee Wendinger Author Talk
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Wendinger reveals the life story of orphaned and runaway children of immigrant parents in 19th-century New York. Wendinger will share details about children who faced nearly insurmountable odds and discuss Minnesota’s orphan train history.
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.

Memory Bracelets
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Create a bracelet to represent a loved one for when you are apart. Ages 18+.

Herb Planters
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Transform a can into a decorative planter, then plant herbs to add flavor to your culinary dishes. Ages 18+.

Virtual Author Event: Brad Taylor
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
On writing action-packed and suspenseful spycraft with the former special forces and author of the Pike Logan series, Brad Taylor.
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.

Latte Art Workshop
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Level up your barista skills! Practice creating latte art using an expresso machine, a steam wand, a frother, and stencils.

Renee Wendinger Author Talk
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States

Genealogy Club
2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas.
Newcomers are welcome!

How-To Festival
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Learn a wide variety of skills at this community-based all-ages interactive learning event! From pouring latte art to keeping bees, from creating flour sack dish towels to making a clay creation, add a few tricks up your sleeve in these short sessions! Choose from 16 skills to learn.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

The full schedule:
10 AM
HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF
Robert Tackett, Meeting Room
HOW TO UNDERSTAND CASH FLOWS AND SINKING FUNDS
Stacy Ewert from Dufault CPA, Teen Area
HOW TO MAKE A POLYMEAR CLAY CREATION
Jessica Peters, Children’s Area
HOW TO KEEP BEES
Sun Honey, New Adult Books Area
11 AM
HOW TO POUR LATTE ART
Waseca Public Library, Meeting Room
HOW TO PACK FOR A TRIP
Ash Aboki, Teen Area
HOW TO CREATE AN ALEBRIJE (COLORFUL MEXICAN FOLK ART SCULPTURE)
Dazed Bat Artistry, Children’s Area
HOW TO PROPEGATE PLANTS
Master Gardener, New Adult Books Area
11:30 am
LIGHT LUNCH
Library
12 PM
HOW TO TURN A FAVORITE LYRIC OR QUOTE INTO A CANVAS WALL TARP
Waseca Public Library, Meeting Room
HOW TO CREATE BEADED FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Waseca Public Library, Teen Area
HOW TO MAKE PIPE CLEANER CRITTERS
Mankato Makerspace, Children’s Area
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE
League of Women Voters, New Adult Books Area
12:30 PM
HOW TO CREATE A FLOUR SACK KITCHEN TOWEL
Dazed Bat Artistry, Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERY ART
Waseca Public Library, Teen Area
HOW TO CREATE BUTTONS WITH A BUTTON MAKER
Waseca Public Library, Children’s Area
HOW TO MAKE A BEESWAX WRAP
Waseca Public Library, New Adult Books Area

Renee Wendinger Author Talk
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States

Ellie Palmer Author Talk
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for a conversation with the author of the witty Minnesota romcoms, Anywhere but You, Four Weekends and a Funeral, and the upcoming Married with Benefits.
These events are 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.
