Join us each month to create a handmade card to say thank you, happy birthday, or best wishes. Learn how to use stamps, embellishments, and coloring techniques to create beautiful greeting cards. Geared for adults. Register now. Sponsored by Janesville Area Foundation and The Pope Family Fund.
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.
The mayor needs a village up and running as soon as possible. Create design plans and speed build with an amazing assortment of Magna-Tile sets. Ages 7-12.
The South Ridge Stalker is half urban legend, half campfire story. Will new clues lead to a dead end, or will you reveal The Stalker’s existence and solve the murder? Ages 13-18.
Bagels, coffee, juice, and community. Stop in at the library to talk about books. All ages. Sponsored by Montgomery Area Friends of the Library
Enjoy Moana trivia, search for their own Heart of Tefiti, create their own paper ship, compete in a round of coconut bowling, and string their own colorful lei garland. Ages 6-12.
Come to the library to collect your library card, play games, pose with a GIANT library card, collect giveaways, and more! Exclusively for kindergarteners and their families. May 3rd 10 am Janesville
Build a friendly robot, learn survival skills, take the camouflage challenge, and more while celebrating the extraordinary story of Roz, a robot learning to live in the wilderness. Ages 7-12.
Play games and enjoy activities inspired by the Peanuts gang! Geared for ages 7-12.
Join Waseca Public Library staff for a preview of the most anticipated books of the summer! Staff will help you load up your TO BE READ piles with steamy romances, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding thrillers. Geared for adults. Sponsored by Friends of the Waseca Public Library
Coffee, tea, water, and some of the Snack Shack’s delicious popcorn will be available. Stop in and talk about books, put together a puzzle, or just enjoy some conversation and community. Free. All ages.
Wear your PJs to our story time! We’ll get you ready for bedtime with these cozy stories, crafts, and activities. Ages 0-5. A Romp 100 Event.
Jump into the world of book artistry by stenciling the edges of a popular book for your home library. Books and supplies provided. Ages 13-18. This program was 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…
This monthly program geared for homeschool families is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning through a blend of STEAM and other engaging activities. This month's theme is space. Geared for ages 6-12.
Why do bubbles pop? Is there a way to puncture a bubble and not have it pop? Why do bubbles float higher in cool weather? Ages 8-12.
Build a friendly robot, learn survival skills, take the camouflage challenge, and more while celebrating the extraordinary story of Roz, a robot learning to live in the wilderness. Ages 7-12.
Our Friends of the Library group is selling books for all ages. Help us raise money for our library!
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. They have also collaborated on a video that will showcase their work as well. This activity is…
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. They will partner with Stitchers in Time Quilt Guild, a Waseca quilting group, to hold a quilt trunk show. This event is made…
Learn more about how signs and symbols can teach us more about ourselves, how they’ve been used in storytelling, and to find out what horoscopes, crystals, flowers, and more can reveal about you. Ages 13-18.
Try this 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.
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
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
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.
Geared for girls in grades 3-6 and a significant adult female, this book club features the latest children’s books and fun activities. May’s book club selection is Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan.
Earls, butlers, maids, ladies, and scandal. Assemble a team of up to 3 players to test your knowledge of this beloved BBC show. Geared for adults. Registration required. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Waterville Public Library
The Friends of the Janesville Public Library is selling plants to raise money for the library! You’ll find houseplants, dahlias, raspberry bushes, cut asparagus, hostas, perennials, cut rhubarb, and more!
Transform ordinary pine cones into beautiful, faux succulents. A unique crafting experience! Geared for adults.
Try this 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. This month's book: The Homestead Cook by Jody Bahler
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.
Register for the summer reading program, explore the library and get your first summer books, participate in fun activities, including games and crafts! All ages.
Sing up for our Summer Reading Challenge and pick out a free book! Take a turn on the inflatable mechanical bull, interact with the animals of Walton’s Hallow Petting Zoo, and enjoy a sweet treat from the Rolling Cones ice cream truck! All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Le Sueur Public Library, United…
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 time. The Library uses movement, STEAM activities, curiosity, imaginative play, and active learning to keep kids engaged. Free and open to the…
Jump into the world of book artistry by stenciling the edges of a popular book for your home library. Books and supplies provided. Geared for teens and adults. This program was made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment through…
