Waseca-Le Sueur Library

Paint on Canvas with Marlene
2022-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Waterville Public Library, 210 Paquin St, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Join Marlene Schmal as she teaches how to paint a wintery scene on canvas in a relaxed setting. Registration required. Geared for teens and adults.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Waterville Public Library

Real People, Real History
2022-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
We’re teaming up with the YWCA for a new history book club. Join us to read, engage in real conversation, and connect across differences to reflect on how powerful stories in history influence our lives today. When appropriate, we hope to incorporate author visits and other speakers.
This month’s selection is Questions I Am Asked about the Holocaust by Hédi Fried, a Holocaust survivor who shares her responses to questions that young people have asked her in her many years sharing her story.
Register today.

Genealogy Club
2022-01-15 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!

Romp and Rhyme Virtual Story Time
2022-01-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-01-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-12-22 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.

Elysian Book Club
2022-01-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Pick up a copy of The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams at Elysian Area Library and discuss it as a group.

Crochet Crew
2022-01-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Elysian Public Library, 202 E Main St, Elysian, MN, 56028, United States
Working on a Crochet project and you are stuck? Have a pattern and you don’t know what some of the lingo means? Working on a project and would just like to get out and visit? Then this crew is for you! Karen Ring will be at the library to help with questions on your crochet projects. Come and join in for some crochet and conversation. Geared for teens and adults.

Puzzles and Pie
2022-01-07 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-01-06 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

Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
2022-01-05 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

Real People, Real History
2022-01-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN, 56058, United States

Sphero Maze Mayhem
2021-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca, MN, 56093, United States
Are you up for a challenge? Code our rolling robots to move through a maze. Exclusively for ages 12-18.

Deadbolt Mystery Society
2021-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Use your detective skills to solve a thrilling murder mystery. You will receive a pack of clues and meet twice a month to discuss the case. Sort through the evidence, decode ciphers, piece together clues, and solve the crime. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Register today!
June 9th 2 PM Virtual Event

Dungeons and Dragons Virtual Group
2021-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System is partnering with The Dork Den to hold weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions for kids ages 10-12. Kids will create characters, role play, battle monsters, and solve puzzles together as a group. Kids can sign up to participate in the 1 pm Friday sessions or the 10 am Saturday sessions. Both groups will run weekly during June and July. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Register today!

Tell Your Story Public Reading
2021-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th S, 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.
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.

Lego Club
2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Lego builders will meet weekly and be given a theme to inspire their creations. Hang out with others while unlocking the magic of Legos by ditching the instruction manual and building your own! Ages 7-12.
This club will meet at 10 am on Tuesdays in July
Registration required.

CSI: Goldilocks Kit
2021-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
The 3 bears have asked P.I. Gran Wolfe to discover who broke into their house. Help Wolfe solve the mystery! Ages 7-12. Good while supplies last.
Register today!

Watercolor Series
2021-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Play with watercolor techniques from Creativebug artists, creating textured, frameable art. Supplies available via curbside delivery. Geared for teens and adults. Registration filled. Call your local library to get your name added to the wait list.
Sponsored by E.F. Johnson Foundation

Smoothie + Chef
2021-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Experiment with different recipes to find your favorite smoothie. We’ll provide some basic supplies via grab-and-go packs and teach some tips, flavor combinations, and more. Exclusively for ages 13-18.

July 8th 2 PM Virtual Event (Le Sueur County) Registration filled.
July 22nd 2 PM Virtual Event (Waseca County) Register today!

It’s a Tiger Storywalk
2021-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterville Lions Park, Waterville, MN, 56096, United States
Come along on an adventure with David LaRochelle’s It’s a Tiger. The storywalk will be enhanced by creative props and activities.

Virtual Romp and Rhyme Story Time
2021-07-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Montgomery Public Library will hold Romp and Rhyme story times on July 7th and 14th at 10:30 am and July 21st at 6:30 pm. From interactive dancing to puppets, these are not your average virtual story times. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. We will be providing a supply bag, available only for pickup at Montgomery Public Library, for the kiddos so that we can interact. Geared for ages 0-5. Free.
Register today!

Tale of the Rainbow Lizard
2021-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Pablo del Peacock attempts to paint a picture of beautiful Monique Gecko who shows up each morning with her skin a different color. Presented by Traveling Lantern Theater Group. Register to watch on your own or join our virtual watch party on July 21st at 10 am. All ages.
Registration required.
This event was made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library System, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Teen Book Club
2021-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Discuss the latest books with other teens. This month we’ll be discussing An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir.
Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Register today!

Tween Book to Art Club
2021-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event, MN, United States
Join the club where we make creative projects while discussing books we’re reading. Here the process of art-making is more important than the product! Ages 10-12.
Register today!
