True Crime Club
2025-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
The South Ridge Stalker is half urban legend, half campfire story. Will new clues lead to a dead end, or will you reveal The Stalker’s existence and solve the murder? Ages 13-18.

Baby Lapsit Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2025-05-02 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-09 14:30 - 15:00 | 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 time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the public.

Books & Bagels
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | 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

Moana Party
2025-05-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Enjoy Moana trivia, search for their own Heart of Tefiti, create their own paper ship, compete in a round of coconut bowling, and string their own colorful lei garland. Ages 6-12.

Kindergarten Card Party
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Come to the library to collect your library card, play games, pose with a GIANT library card, collect giveaways, and more! Exclusively for kindergarteners and their families.
May 3rd 10 am Janesville

The Wild Robot Party
2025-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.

It's a Party, Charlie Brown!
2025-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Play games and enjoy activities inspired by the Peanuts gang! Geared for ages 7-12.

Summer Book Preview
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join Waseca Public Library staff for a preview of the most anticipated books of the summer! Staff will help you load up your TO BE READ piles with steamy romances, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding thrillers. Geared for adults.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2025-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-13 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.

Popcorn and Puzzles
2025-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Coffee, tea, water, and some of the Snack Shack’s delicious popcorn will be available. Stop in and talk about books, put together a puzzle, or just enjoy some conversation and community. Free. All ages.

Pajama Story Time
2025-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Wear your PJs to our story time! We’ll get you ready for bedtime with these cozy stories, crafts, and activities. Ages 0-5. A Romp 100 Event.

Stenciled Book Edges
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | 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. Ages 13-18.
This program was 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.

Homeschool Explorers Club
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
This monthly program geared for homeschool families is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning through a blend of STEAM and other engaging activities. This month’s theme is space. Geared for ages 6-12.

The Secret Science of Bubbles
2025-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf, MN, 56091, United States
Why do bubbles pop? Is there a way to puncture a bubble and not have it pop? Why do bubbles float higher in cool weather? Ages 8-12.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Janesville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays 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
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 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.

The Wild Robot Party
2025-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States

Book Sale
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-10 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Our Friends of the Library group is selling books for all ages. Help us raise money for our library!

Tell Your Story
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Join us for a public reading that showcases the unique voices of writers with developmental disabilities. The writers have worked with Cow Tipping Press instructors, have published their work, and are ready to share it with the world. They have also collaborated on a video that will showcase their work as well.
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.

Minnesota Quilt Project
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Members of the Minnesota Quilt Project will speak about the preservation of quilts, identifying the makers of quilts, the history of quiltmaking techniques and fabrics, and how to document your own quilts. They will partner with Stitchers in Time Quilt Guild, a Waseca quilting group, to hold a quilt trunk show.
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.

Signs and Symbols
2025-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Learn more about how signs and symbols can teach us more about ourselves, how they’ve been used in storytelling, and to find out what horoscopes, crystals, flowers, and more can reveal about you. Ages 13-18.

Cook the Book
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Try this spin on a book club! Visit the library to choose a recipe from the selected cookbook. Then bring the finished dish to the event. It’s a great way to share cooking tips and try out delicious food.

Lego Club
2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, 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.

Lego Club
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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)! Registration required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
