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Level Up: Engineering Extravaganza
Level Up: Engineering Extravaganza
Build based off our challenges, but be warned, we may have some tricky rules up our sleeves.
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The Magic of Isaiah
The Magic of Isaiah
This interactive magic show will have you rolling with laughter. Bring the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Richland Public Library
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Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Elysian Area Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays 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.
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Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time
Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays at 11 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…
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Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Montgomery Public Library will hold Romp and Rhyme story times on Thursdays at 1 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.
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Outdoor Adventurers
Outdoor Adventurers
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. Sponsored by the Barb Penny Youth Fund
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Level Up: Sonic Pi
Level Up: Sonic Pi
Create music with numbers! We’ll use the Sonic Pi program to play with sounds. Geared for ages 7-12.
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Science Lab
Science Lab
Let science amaze you! Watch water walk, create bouncy balls, and fit your body through an index card.
Free
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Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Le Center Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays 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.
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Le Sueur Lego Club
Le Sueur Lego Club
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. Geared for grades 2-5. After school snack provided by your Friends of the Library.
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Marble Run Legos
Marble Run Legos
Use Legos and other materials to create a creative marble run. Then test out other kids’ marble runs. Registration required.
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Musical Story Time
Musical Story Time
Author/Illustrator Stephen Shaskan will read his books, play guitar, sing songs, and draw in this interactive story time. This program 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.
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Level Up: Bloxels
Level Up: Bloxels
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
Free
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Novel Bunch Book Club
Novel Bunch Book Club
Join this new book club for adults who have a passion for reading. Pick up a copy of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas at Le Sueur Public Library. New readers always welcome.
Free
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Osmo Masterpiece
Osmo Masterpiece
Supercharge your drawing skills with this interactive drawing tool. Whatever image you pick, Masterpiece can transform it into an easy-to-follow outline that allows you to draw on paper perfectly.
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Level Up: Spheros
Level Up: Spheros
Code our Spheros to roll around, then compete in a Sphero tournament! Registration required. Geared for ages 7-12. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
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Create Your Own Comic Book Character
Create Your Own Comic Book Character
Learn creative writing tools and drawing tips to help you create a comic book character. Please bring a pencil, notebook and/or sketchbook, and anything you like to draw with. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation…
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Downton Abbey Trivia and Tea
Downton Abbey Trivia and Tea
Teams of adults and teens must register to compete in this Downton Abbey Trivia competition in advance of the upcoming Downton Abbey movie. Limited to six teams. Tea/coffee and scones provided by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library.
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Level Up: 3Doodlers
Level Up: 3Doodlers
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! Registration required.
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Level Up: Ozobots
Level Up: Ozobots
Play with tiny bots that respond to color commands! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required.
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What’s Happening in Nature?
What’s Happening in Nature?
Cherie Best will lead a discussion group for anyone with an interest in nature. The group discusses monthly changes in southern Minnesota, especially the natural phenomena in relation to climate, plants, and animal life. This month the group will discuss The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.
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Teen Nerf Wars
Teen Nerf Wars
Battle it out at Waseca Public Library’s Nerf War! Games include 3-15 Deathmatch, Carpe, Playground Siege, and Minnesota VIP. We will provide Nerf guns or you can bring your own Nerf dart supplies. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
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Science Lab
Science Lab
Let science amaze you! Watch water walk, create bouncy balls, and fit your body through an index card.
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Waldorf Lego Club
Waldorf Lego Club
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
Free
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Washer Word Bracelet
Washer Word Bracelet
Design and make a positive, personal reminder with a custom hand-stamped bracelet. Perfect for gifts (or for yourself). Exclusively for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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Apollo: Why We Went to the Moon
Apollo: Why We Went to the Moon
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first steps on the moon, historian David Jones will lead a non-technical discussion about this great technological achievement. 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…
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Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
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 Sueur Public Library
Free
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My Little Pony Party
My Little Pony Party
Travel to Ponyville for jewel jars, cutie marks, an apple picking game, friendship, and more. Ages 4+.
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The Dot Art Party for Families
The Dot Art Party for Families
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark.” Try out these simple art projects that encourage creativity at our family-friendly event.
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Books and Brews
Books and Brews
Check out the relaxed atmosphere of Half-Pint Brewery while discussing the book. It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid at Waseca Public Library. Beer not provided but can be purchased.
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The American Dilemma: The Vietnam War
The American Dilemma: The Vietnam War
Learn all about the social, economic and military aspects of the war from living history presenter Arn Kind, going back to its beginning from French involvement in Indochina to the entry of the United States fighting on the Asian continent a century later. You will learn of the dangers that American soldiers endured during their…
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Le Sueur Play Cafe
Le Sueur Play Cafe
Music, instruments, puppets, crafts, plenty of free play in the Playful Learning Center, and a chance to be with other parents and grandparents is an open, engaging, fun environment. Play Cafe is a place where noise is never an issue and the joy of learning is the main event. Stories at 9:45 and 10:30 am.
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Movie Theme Song Trivia
Movie Theme Song Trivia
Crank up your amps to eleven. Teams of up to four players compete to win Academy Award status in this movie theme song trivia contest.
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Memorable Minnesotans
Memorable Minnesotans
Minnesota’s legendary characters are brought to life through stories and songs written by folk legend Charlie Maguire. Ride with the first woman to win a national motorcycle race; travel to Gettysburg with the First Minnesotans, marvel at Bertha Lehmann’s Titanic rescue, and more! This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a…
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Early Out: Big & Little
Early Out: Big & Little
Shrink large things down to size and blow up small things to make them HUGE! Registration required. Snacks provided by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
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Music Garden Grand Opening
Music Garden Grand Opening
Celebrate the new music garden and try out the new music instruments, reading nook, seating, and gardens. All ages welcome.
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The Great Fall Book Preview
The Great Fall Book Preview
Join Waseca Public Library staff for a preview of our new and upcoming books! Panelists will present intriguing new titles and introduce you to new authors. Pro tip: attendees get to take the new books home first!
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Making Local History Come Alive through Character Writing
Making Local History Come Alive through Character Writing
Writing down our history is key to remembering it and the people that make up our history are the stars of our stories. Did your great-uncle collect matchbooks? Was your cousin's brother's a lumberjack-turned-Vaudeville star? Is your mother "unusual?” Create better characters in your writing by capturing in words the most engaging people you know.…
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Dot Art Workshop
Dot Art Workshop
Try your hand at dot art—a simple, but breathtaking art technique. From jellyfish to the Cheshire Cat, choose from a variety of designs to use as templates and as inspiration. This workshop is for all skill levels.
Free
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Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
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
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Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
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 Montgomery Public Library
Free
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Level Up: Bloxels
Level Up: Bloxels
Build a video game from scratch using a Bloxel gameboard, colored blocks, and an iPad! Geared for ages 7-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Consolidated Communications
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Babysitter Bootcamp
Babysitter Bootcamp
Want more babysitting business? Bring more to the table. Learn how to negotiate your fee, make healthy snacks, use compassionate discipline, teach early literacy skills, and create an activity bag. Exclusively for ages 11-15. Registration required. Sponsored by Waseca Area Foundation’s Barb Penny Youth Fund and the E. F. Johnson Foundation
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Walking the Old Road
Walking the Old Road
Staci Drouillard tells the story of Chippewa City, an Ojibwe village once home to around 200 families at the turn of the 19th century. In the 20th century, the land—prime lake shore—was gradually stolen from under the Ojibwe, including Drouillard’s family, living there. This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a…
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Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Romp and Rhyme Story Time
Janesville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays 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.
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Computer Classes for Seniors
Computer Classes for Seniors
No computer experience required. Registration required. Mouse and Keyboard: October 1st Managing Computers: October 8th Internet Basics: October 15th Cyber Security: October 22nd
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Genealogy Club
Genealogy Club
Learn new family history search skills. Get advice on resources, common challenges and problem-solving techniques, and family history presentation ideas. Newcomers are welcome!
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Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
Jigsaw Puzzle Derby
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)!
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Tell Your Story
Tell Your Story
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. Registration required. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to…
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Maud Hixson Concert
Maud Hixson Concert
Enjoy songs from the 1890s through WWI that were referred to in Maud Hart Lovelace's Betsy-Tacy series about growing up in Mankato at the turn of the century. Hear familiar favorites like “Alexander's Ragtime Band” and “In The Good Old Summertime” as well as some lesser-known gems from the era of parlor music. “One of…
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Waseca Lego Storytime
Waseca Lego Storytime
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. Space is limited and registration is required.
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