Creative Cafe
Creative Cafe
Instead of ordering food, choose from a selection of creative activities. Geared for adults. Open while supplies last.
Instead of ordering food, choose from a selection of creative activities. Geared for adults. Open while supplies last.
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about the books you’ve been reading. Geared for adults.
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.
New Richland Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times 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 the public.
Living History presenter Arn Kind will give the audience an active role in learning about Vikings in this enlightening and entertaining presentation. Discover that these Scandinavians were excellent traders, craftsmen, ship-builders, inventors, and navigators; how Viking raids disrupted the power structure of medieval kingdoms which ultimately resulted in the formation of the European nations that…
Win Bingo to bring home a free book of your choosing. The final Blackout game will win a free book and a gift card. Ages 6-18, Kids 3-5 welcome with an adult. Sponsored by Friends of the New Richland Public Library
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Fridays at 3:30 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.
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.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Tuesdays 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…
Celebrate the start of the new school year with a trio of crafts you can use at school! Geared for ages 8-12.
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 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.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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.
Create a literary garden by repurposing an old book into a succulent planter. Geared for adults. Register now.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 3:30 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…
Bagels, coffee, juice, and community. Stop in at the library to talk about books. All ages. Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library
Kids will stretch their bodies as we read stories. Yoga instructor Tiffany Reinitz will introduce little ones to the basics of yoga through interact storytelling. Ages 0-5. A Romp 100 Event.
Join Waseca County Public Health to paint rocks to be included in a rock garden in honor of mental health. We’ll also learn about the mental health resources in Waseca County. All ages.
Use a hot glue gun to create an outline, then paint over it to create a unique, 3D piece of art! Geared for ages 7-12.
Capture the warmth of candlelight in vibrant hues and delicate strokes in this candle painting workshop. Leave with an elegant, unique work of art! Geared for adults.
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.
Montgomery 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.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Tuesdays 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…
Calling all animal lovers! Create a one-of-a-kind animal with vibrant patterns and colors. Ages 8-12.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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.
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.
Craft your own personalized book stacks of tiny books that represent your favorite reads! Geared for adults. Register now. Sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
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…
Anne Peterson, Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum Manager, will share the history of the Owatonna orphanage and school. 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.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 3:30 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…
Celebrate the start of the new school year with a trio of crafts you can use at school! Geared for ages 8-12.
Anne Peterson, Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum Manager, will share the history of the Owatonna orphanage and school. 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.
Explore some of the strangest supernatural legends Minnesota has to offer with Chad Lewis. From a Devil Moose and the Vampire of Winona to mermaids in Lake Superior and UFOs attacking military aircraft, this book covers the most puzzling paranormal cases. All ages. Sponsored by Friends of the Elysian Area Library
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.
Montgomery 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.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Tuesdays 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…
Nate Klemp will help us explore pathways back to openminded living when he shares the core tenets in his book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Open offers a way of living that is expansive, creative, and filled with wonder. This event will be recorded and people who register will be emailed…
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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.
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.
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. Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck
It’s BINGO time! Prizes for winners but fun for all. Register at the Library. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 3:30 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…
Valerie Parker, former Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum curator, will give a nonfiction look into Laura's life and her travels. 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.
Capture the warmth of candlelight in vibrant hues and delicate strokes in this candle painting workshop. Leave with an elegant, unique work of art! Geared for adults.
It’s the perfect combo of bookworm babble and beer. Pick up a copy of I Cheerfully Refuse by Lief Enger at Waseca Public Library and discuss it at Half Pint Brewing Company. Food and drinks not provided but can be purchased.
Learn how to draw ordinary objects and add splashes of color through prompts and demonstrations. Ages 13+.
Kids will stretch their bodies as we read stories. Yoga instructor Tiffany Reinitz will introduce little ones to the basics of yoga through interact storytelling. Ages 0-5. A Romp 100 Event.
Explore the art of Eric Carle as we celebrate over 50 years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Geared for ages 5-7.
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.
Montgomery 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.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Tuesdays 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…
Come on down to where the air is sweet to enjoy games and activities inspired by Sesame Street characters. Ages 3-6.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme story times on Wednesdays 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.
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.
Join Master Librarians Jack and Annie as they travel through time for adventures with dinosaurs, knights, mummies, pirates, and ninjas. Ages 7-12.
Join Le Sueur Public Library and Le Sueur Community Education as we celebrate the love of reading and the importance of literacy in developing minds. Enjoy a free meal, bounce house, free books, and more. Learn more about local literacy efforts and resources to help area families and kids embrace the love of reading! Sponsored…
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 3:30 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…
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. This event is made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land,…
Join our book discussion group and chat us up about the books you’ve been reading. Geared for adults.
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.
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.
Waseca Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Tuesdays 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…
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 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.
Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic contributor Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures, to bring you the book Bat Island: A Rare Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats. This event will be recorded and people who register will…
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.
Get into the fall spirit! Join us for a fun and relaxing crafting session where you'll learn how to create charming mini pumpkins out of felt. Geared for adults. Register now. Sponsored by the Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library
Turn a rock into a zombie character, complete with exposed brains. Ewww! Ages 7-12.
Waldorf Public Library holds Romp and Rhyme storytimes for ages 0-3 on Fridays at 3:30 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…
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
Bagels, coffee, juice, and community. Stop in at the library to talk about books. All ages. Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the 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.