Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Marker Workshop Series
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Illustrator and Creativebug instructor Sasha Prood loves fine-point markers’ bold colors and ability to make intricate patterns, and she shares her enthusiasm in this workshop. She will walk you through swatching, making patterns, and building compositions, all while emphasizing experimentation and play. Finally, take your doodling to the next level by learning strategies for sketching a subject before inking your art. This virtual workshop series is geared for teens and adults.
Registration required.
This series 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-02-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, 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 Elysian Area Library

Romp and Rhyme Virtual Story Time
2022-02-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
From interactive dancing to puppets, these are not your average virtual story times. We will be providing a supply bag, available at all of our libraries, for the kiddos so that we can interact. Ages 0-5.
Registration required.

Tell Your Story
2022-02-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Geared for adults with developmental disabilities. Join Cow Tipping Press for this innovative creative writing workshop that
showcases your unique gifts and voice with the world! No experience necessary to participate. This round writers will have
the opportunity to record short videos featuring their work. Registration required.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-02-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, 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 Le Center Public Library

Puzzles and Pie
2022-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, 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.

Level Up: 3Doodlers
2022-02-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Doodle in the air! Create projects in 3D with this cool pen by drawing whatever you like or using molds to create ready-to-make projects! Geared for ages 7-12.

Level Up: Squishy Circuits
2022-02-07 16:00 - 17:00 | New Richland Public Library, 129 Broadway Ave S, New Richland, MN, 56072, United States
Explore electronics using playdough and circuits. Bring your creation to life with lights, buzzer noises, or a motor! Geared for ages 7-12.

Elysian Book Club
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Pick up a copy of Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic by Natalie Warren at Elysian Area Library and discuss it as a group.

Make Mine a Mocktail
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Channel your inner mixologist! Leah from Sweethaven Tonics will guide us through making our own mocktail and share tips and tricks on how to craft the perfect drink. Register early—we have a surprise for participants, but this event has limited registration.
Register now

Graphic Novel Book Club
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Love to talk about your favorite books? Join our new book club to discuss the art and writing of graphic novels, with book recommendations and activities! Geared for ages 9-12.
This month’s selection is I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis.

Eric Carle Creations
2022-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Explore the art of Eric Carle. Geared for ages 5-7.

Adult Bingo
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO night! Meet new friends and win fun prizes. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Signs and Symbols for Teens
2022-02-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Learn more about how signs and symbols can teach us more about ourselves, how they’ve been used in storytelling and history, and how to find out what horoscopes, crystals, flowers, and more can reveal about you. Exclusively for ages 13-18.

Level Up: Building Challenges
2022-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Learn about the work of architects and engineers Zaha Hadid, Emily Roebling, and Maya Lin. Then work out building challenges based on their work using magnetic building blocks, connector sets, and more. Registration required. Geared for ages 9-12.

Jack Zimmerman Author Event
2022-02-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
With a tenuous grip on life, the doctor assured Jack that if he could stay awake for five more minutes, he would live. As an Army infantry-man, Jack Zimmerman stepped on an IED while on patrol. He went from a healthy young man to a man with no legs and severely damaged arms. Five Minutes is the account of how he built back his life. Jack will be signing books throughout the event and sharing his story at 4:30 pm.

Comfort Boxes
2022-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Design shadow boxes to capture the things that comfort you. These boxes cheer you up when you need it most. Registration required. Geared for ages 9-12.

Paper Beads Workshop
2022-02-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Make beautiful, colorful beads out of scraps of paper. Exclusively for ages 13-18.

Harry Potter Trivia
2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bar on Main, 100 State St. North, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Mischief managed. Assemble a team of up to 4 players to win Triwizard Cup status in this Harry Potter trivia competition.
Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library.

Outdoor Adventurers
2022-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for messy fun at our weekly afterschool outings around Trowbridge Park. We’ll be fort building, creating nature journals, examining tiny pond creatures, and more. Registration required. Geared for ages 7-12.
Sponsored by the Barb Penny Youth Fund

Genealogy Club
2022-02-19 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!

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-02-19 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 (and bragging rights)!
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Books and Brews
2022-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | The Boat House, Waseca, 406 9th St NE, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Boat House Bar and Grill.
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Signs and Symbols for Teens
2022-02-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Learn more about how signs & symbols can teach us more about ourselves, how they’ve been used in storytelling and history, and how to find out what horoscopes, crystals, flowers, and more can reveal about you. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
