Story Stroll
Enjoy a self-directed story/activity experience. This is the perfect activity to enjoy with your preschoolers at your own pace.
Enjoy a self-directed story/activity experience. This is the perfect activity to enjoy with your preschoolers at your own pace.
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays 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.
Christa Wadekamper from Barefoot Lane lives off the land—making, baking, hunting, fishing, and growing. She will share her experiences and how she developed the skills she needs to live this sustainable lifestyle.
Le Sueur 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.
Join us for an invigorating conversation with author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her new novel, The House of Eve! The House of Eve is a fast-paced, harrowing story about what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. Register…
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.
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
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
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.
Learn simple origami to create fun paper projects, including an accordion wallet and a variety of envelopes. Geared for teens and adults.
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
Tell the story with Legos! 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.
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.
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays 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.
Leaping frogs, wild shoe sorting, toppling mattresses and turning straw into gold? How fast can kids accomplish 10 ridiculously entertaining fairy tale tasks in this relay race? Geared for ages 7-12.
Tracy Bjerke from Rescued Room will guide you through getting your space organized. Rescued Room is a local organizing company out of Rochester and Owatonna. They plan, declutter, and custom-organize spaces.
Le Sueur 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.
Inspired by birds in the Pacific Northwest, these layered papercut birds are easy to craft. Stick them in a frame or hang them from a branch for a simple art display. Geared for adults. Register now!
Invent toys using Hanz Inventors Lab kits. These pieces can be rearranged into hundreds of different combinations! Geared for ages 7-12.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
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.
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Try out a new spice every month! Each month we’ll feature a new spice and make it available in a small FREE take-home kit. Then we’ll meet up to learn more about the spice’s history and its uses. The group will also share what everyone made…
Discover your family roots with AncestryLibrary, a genealogy database newly funded by the Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library. This program will walk you through how to search for family history and what to do with that information. Please bring a laptop/tablet or let the library know if you need one for this program.…
Bagels, coffee, juice, and community. Stop in at the library to talk about books. All ages. Sponsored by American Legion Post #79
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays 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.
You’re invited to a conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as he chats about his most recent book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. Register now!
Create summery lanterns and unique bookmarks using delicate pressed flowers. Geared for teens and adults. Register now.
Le Sueur 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.
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.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 4 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.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Enjoy a playdate with interactive sensory activities for kids 2-5, including hop and balance, zip and buckle, squish and squeeze, & color and pattern.
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.
Create crafts based on fairytales, including Ugly Duckling Clothespins, Fairy Nut Boats, Toadstool Treasures, and Magical Elf Shoes. Geared for ages 3-5.
It’s BINGO time! Prizes for winners but fun for all. Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Barefoot Lane will guide you through mixing a delicious dough, feeding an active starter, and more. Geared for adults. Register at the library. Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
New residents that have moved to Le Sueur in the last 2 years are invited to a casual and fun gathering. We will introduce and connect you with people that can help you navigate the best places to eat, play, shop, or who to call if you need a helping hand. We’ll serve coffee, donuts,…
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewing Company. Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays 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.
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Try out a new spice every month! Each month we’ll feature a new spice and make it available in a small FREE take-home kit. Then we’ll meet up to learn more about the spice’s history and its uses. The group will also share what everyone made…
Le Sueur 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.
Get started with drawing basic shapes and understanding composition. Artist and Creativebug instructor Lisa Congdon shares her tricks for approaching the blank page, from photo references or your imagination. Geared for teens and adults. Register now!
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
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average…
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…
Try this new 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. True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table by Stephanie Hansen
Play games and enjoy activities inspired by the Peanuts gang! Geared for ages 7-12.
Waterville Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Mondays at 10 am. From puppets to pumping music, from bubble machines to banging bands, these are not your average…
Le Sueur 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.
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.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Tuesdays at 4 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.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Wednesdays 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…
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays at 10:30 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.
Kids are invited to join our creative Lego-building club. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with.
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.
Learn how to turn simple blocks of wood, photocopies, and beeswax into personal works of art. With their lived-in patina, these storyblocks offer endless options to personalize. Creativebug artist and instructor Courtney Cerruti will teach you specific techniques, along with how to best select images, and tips for composition and decoration. Exclusively for ages 13-18.
Inspired by birds in the Pacific Northwest, these layered papercut birds are easy to craft. Stick them in a frame or hang them from a branch for a simple art display. Geared for adults. Register now!
Tell the story with Legos! 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.
Create glow stick light sabers and mini Ewoks, battle bubbles with pool noodle light sabers, design a droid, and more! Geared for ages 5-9.
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.