Mother-Daughter Book Club
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Geared for girls in grades 3-6 and a significant adult female. April’s book club selection is Kristy’s Great Idea: The Graphic Novel by Ann M. Martin.

Baby Lapsit Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-04-17 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-24 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.

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
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.

Inside Out Party
2026-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Explore colors and emotions with Joy, Anxiety, Sadness, and other Inside Out characters. Ages 4-7.

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.

Embossed Cards Workshop
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
A simple watercolor wash makes the perfect background for a dreamy embossed card. Ages 18+.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
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 Story Time
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Baby Lapsit Story Time
2026-04-21 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.

Janesville Lego Club
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Janesville Public Library, 100 W 2nd St, Janesville, MN, 56048, United States
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.

Game Day Tournament
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. This month will be playing a Pokémon TCG tournament. New and experienced players welcome. Cards will be provided if you do not have your own. Prizes will be handed out at the end of the tournament. Ages 13-18. Refreshments provided.

Mini Beaded Bouquets
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Le Center Public Library, 10 W Tyrone St, Le Center, MN, 56057, United States
Learn how to craft a mini flower bouquet. These tiny blooms made up of wire and seed beads are perfect
for gifting to a friend or turning into a unique accessory. Ages 13-18.

Yarn Bowls
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, 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 bowl. Ages 13-18.

Le Sueur Lego Club
2026-04-21 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. Geared for ages 7-12.

Spotify Bookmarks
2026-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States
Obsessed with music as much as books? Create Spotify-style bookmarks to capture your favorite song lyrics or album artwork. Ages 13-18.

Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN, 56069, United States

Books & Brews
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Classics Pub, 125 S 3rd St, Waterville, 56096, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, then meet us out to discuss the book.
This month’s book: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

Virtual Author Event: Miranda Cowley Heller
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection.
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 Story Time
2026-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | 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
2026-04-23 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.

Adult BINGO
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
It’s BINGO time! Prizes for winners but fun for all. Registration required.
Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library

Back to the Future Trivia
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | DT’s 118 Saloon, 118 S 3rd St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Participants will go back in time with Marty McFly and explore trivia from the Back to the Future franchise. Have your flux capacitors ready to go Back to the Future. Geared for adults.

Herb Planters
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Transform a can into a decorative planter, then plant herbs to add flavor to your culinary dishes. Ages 18+.

Ready, Set, Duplos
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States
Join us for loads of Lego activities, from Lego Ring Toss to a Lego Minifigures Scavenger Hunt. Ages 4-7, with an adult.

Books & Brews
2026-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Half-Pint Brewery, 40099 150th St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, then meet us out to discuss the book.
This month’s book: A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.

The Final Chapters: Creating Advance Funeral & Cremation Directives
2026-04-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Waseca Senior Center, 308 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Statistics show most of us haven’t planned for the major events that happen as we get older. A panel of experts led by Dennis, Steffel, Omtvedt Funeral Home will share their knowledge on how to set up powers of attorney and wills, make healthcare and long-term care decisions, and create funeral/cremation directives. Making these plans in advance is simple and affordable. Meal provided by Lutheran Social Services/Meals on Wheels.
