A refreshing history of beer & soda making in Nicollet County Beer and soda have long held an important place in American history, even here in Nicollet County. The brewmasters and soda makers of the area served the role of providing refreshment to the hard-working people who were building the landscape we have here today. […]
Children ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday and Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts, and more! No registration is required.
With a goal to support first-time parents or those who are caring for an infant, the Museum staff, and several early childhood expert volunteers will team up to offer content specific to our birth-two age range. Although topics such as sleep, development, feeding, and parent-child bonding will be selected and promoted for each session, parent […]
All performers are welcome at the Wine Cafe’s Open Mic! Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m., show runs 7-10 p.m., 15-minute sets, keyboard available, message me with questions. Hope to see you there!
A refreshing history of beer & soda making in Nicollet County Beer and soda have long held an important place in American history, even here in Nicollet County. The brewmasters and soda makers of the area served the role of providing refreshment to the hard-working people who were building the landscape we have here today. […]
Young Explorers is a weekly program open to all guests but specifically geared toward 2-5-year-old toddlers and preschoolers. Children and their grown-ups will explore learning new skills through play in a multi-sensory Museum experience which will be a child-led learning time. We will be exploring different areas of our awe-inspiring environment each week. Upon arrival, […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26 for a tour and take home a delicious lasagna dinner prepared by the Old Main Village chef to enjoy at your leisure! Reservations required. All social distancing and precautions will be followed. Masks are required. Call Sonora at 507-388-4200 to reserve your date and time […]
Storytime and movement, songs, puppets, crafts, writing, and play! You’ll get a little bit of everything at storytime! Check the library calendar for the storytime theme of the week. All storytimes follow the school calendar. When there is no school, there will be no storytime. Storytime schedule subject to change or cancellation.
Tune in every Wednesday over your lunch hour for a live virtual class with your Hy-Vee dietitians. Each week covers a different topic, dietitian product picks, and delicious recipe demonstrations. Receive copies of all recipes demonstrated. Register here.
Gain insights and encouragement from others. Registration is required. Call (507) 386-5577 to register.
Open Knitting takes place every 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m.! Bring your project(s), make progress, and make new connections with fellow knitters. Guidance is available from experienced knitters, for a small ($.25 minimum, $5.00 maximum) donation to the Arts Center. Sometimes we're located upstairs in the Community Studio; sometimes in the wheelchair-accessible […]
The North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3pm. Join us for storytime on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
The imagery in the card is more influential than the description itself–when reading tarot it's always been a personal experience; whether I'm pulling for myself or another. The greatest privilege I've had in creating my own tarot is having the freedom to create emotion using imagery. Every Image has unique details and a story only […]
Sculpting Yoga is a combination of yoga, free weights and cardio set to upbeat music. All levels of experience are welcome. Grab a mat, water and weights (optional) and be prepared to sweat!
For May's Adult Craft Night, we will be making DIY Window Frame decorations! Choose either May 25th OR May 26th when you register. The cost for this craft is $5 to be paid the night of the event. Feel free to bring your own food and/or drinks. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens […]
Do you need band shirts? Print your own! Like that style of poster? Go print your own! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of Silk Screen Printing, and we will print a Makerspace T-Shirt that you can take home with you. Register here. Please wear "work clothes" that you don't mind getting dirty/ink-stained, […]
In this 2-hour Make-n-Take class, Jeremy and Isaiah (an amazing father-son duo) will teach you how to get a 3D model off of your computer and into your hands. Please bring your own Laptop from home, or notify the instructor that you will be using a Makerspace computer. Register here.
Let the Sparks Fly! This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and personal instruction on the basics of MIG and Arc welding. Register here. Welding is such a versatile skill to have and comes in handy when something needs to be fixed, fabricated, or your creativity kicks in. We are excited to show you […]
Join us Every Wednesday with the oldest Pokémon Professor in town! Every Wednesday is 100% FREE and EVERYONE that plays gets 1 pack for FREE! Everyone is welcome, kids & adults, come in and have some FUN! Atlantis Hobby is a Pokémon Play Store and Poke Stop! We carry the largest selection of products in […]
Begin your metalworking journey by creating a project using different techniques for cutting and shaping, while learning safety protocols for metal shop equipment. Register here. You will be learning safety and many different techniques of cutting and shaping metal by using these tools: plasma cutter, angle grinder, chop saw, drill press, saw, file, shears, snips, […]
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You'll receive two packs per win! Register here.
Storytime and movement, songs, puppets, crafts, writing, and play! You’ll get a little bit of everything at storytime! Check the library calendar for the storytime theme of the week. All storytimes follow the school calendar. When there is no school, there will be no storytime. Storytime schedule subject to change or cancellation.
There is a $5 entry for Advanced format duels. Each person will receive an OTS pack plus additional packs based on standings.
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Department of Theatre & Dance will open the 55th season of Highland Summer Theatre with Barefoot in the Park. The production is made possible by a generous sponsorship from TRIO Student Support Services at Minnesota State University Mankato. Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a […]
Sing along to the greatest hits and have fun with some friends! Patrick's on Third will be hosting Patrick's Karaoke every Wednesday at 10 PM.
A refreshing history of beer & soda making in Nicollet County Beer and soda have long held an important place in American history, even here in Nicollet County. The brewmasters and soda makers of the area served the role of providing refreshment to the hard-working people who were building the landscape we have here today. […]
Drop in Thursdays 9-10:15 am $15 single class, or WELL Class Pass Learn or return to the basics of posture, breath, and alignment. Gain strength and confidence on and off the mat. Class includes seated meditation. January 13th- May 26th (no class March 10th for Spring Break, no class April 28th).
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for a make-and-take art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month: April: Watercolors May: Paper Collage June: Printmaking July: Drawing August: Painting
vs. Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault Senior High, Northfield, Owatonna, Red Wing, Rochester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo, Winona
Seasons of Southern Minnesota is a collection of photos taken by Warren and Terri Michels. As Warren says it’s not so much about, is this shot Terri’s or mine…it’s more like they are ours! Warren & Terri both have an eye for photography but differ in their approach. Warren often sees the bigger picture while […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26 for a tour and take home a delicious lasagna dinner prepared by the Old Main Village chef to enjoy at your leisure! Reservations required. All social distancing and precautions will be followed. Masks are required. Call Sonora at 507-388-4200 to reserve your date and time […]
Join us for fun, educational stories and activities!
Live From the Arts Center is from 1-2 p.m. on KMSU 89.7FM (streaming and archived for two weeks at kmsu.org) and is hosted by poet and writing instructor Ronda Redmond, and Ann Rosenquist Fee, executive director of the Arts Center.
The imagery in the card is more influential than the description itself–when reading tarot it's always been a personal experience; whether I'm pulling for myself or another. The greatest privilege I've had in creating my own tarot is having the freedom to create emotion using imagery. Every Image has unique details and a story only […]
All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for our Chess Night on Thursday, May 26th from 4-6pm in the library conference room. Registration required. Registration opens Monday, April 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar
Guaranteed family fun! Over 9500 shows, Mr. Rogers Approved, Minnesota Music Academy/Parent Magazine Awards, State of MN TEDDY BEAR BAND DAY Proclamations, national early childhood expert accolades, and a Minnesota Music Hall of Fame induction! “YOU’RE IN THE SHOW”! B.Y.O.T.B.! (Bring Your Own Teddy Bear).
In these virtual tours, Hy-Vee dietitians will educate children and families on the five food groups, what a balanced diet looks like and why it is important, and how to make grocery shopping nutritious and fun. During the virtual tour, children and families will receive shopping tips and product recommendations on how to add more […]
We're bringing back our weekly Bikes & Beers starting May 19th at 5:30 p.m.! This year we'll be holding them on Thursdays. We'll start off the season at Mount Kato this year. Meet at the taproom and we'll ride out to either Mount Kato or the Kiwanis trails for a fun casual session of gnarly […]
For May's Adult Craft Night, we will be making DIY Window Frame decorations! Choose either May 25th OR May 26th when you register. The cost for this craft is $5 to be paid the night of the event. Feel free to bring your own food and/or drinks. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens […]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Remote Duel Thursdays has a $5 entry. We use the Yugioh Duel Links game. Contact Andrew M from the Mankato Area Yugioh Players for the event info once it starts. Register here.
This is our free-to-play Board Game Night. Masks are required and we are limiting the game room to 4 tables and 16 max people. Register here.
University of St. Thomas historian Dr. Yohuru Williams will expand upon Annette Gordon-Reed’s "On Juneteenth", which provides a clear, truthful look at Black history in Texas. From the contributions of Black cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans have […]
Once your work is out of the bisque firing, you will come in to glaze your work. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Register here.
Come plant in May, and come back in August to make your own pizza! Plant a pizza garden this summer! In May we'll plant tomatoes, herbs, and veggies at the LEC community garden. In August come back and create your own pizza fresh from the garden to take home and bake for dinner. Register here. […]
