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Read & Play
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNChildren ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Storytime at the Pool
Spring Lake Park Swim Facility 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, United StatesJoin Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. Meet outside the front gate!
Picnic in the Park
Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MNJoin us for stories, food, prize opportunities and fun! The Bookmobile will be at each visit, so don't forget your library card! (We will be at Storybook Park on June 20th)
Books & Beer: “Blankets” by Craig Thompson
Pub 500 500 S Front Street, Mankato, MNWelcome! Ours is a chill group filled with good people, good books, and good drinks. Pub 500 has been our home base so far, but let us know if you've another venue you would like to visit. Also, come with recommendations for our July read! At the end of our time, we'll go around the […]
Summer Storytime Guests
St. Peter Public Library 601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MNSummer Storytime is for preschool and elementary age kids. Storytime will include community leaders, authors, teachers, and more!
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Virtual Author Event with Ethan Kross
Mercy Watson Book Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNKids ages 6-8 are invited to join us for our Mercy Watson Book Club on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the library conference room. Listen to the adventures of Mercy Watson and join in on some activities based on the very special "Porcine Wonder"! Registration required and opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Register online, […]
Teen Anime Panel and Contest Contest
Saint Peter Public Library 601 S Washington Ave, Saint Peter, MN, United StatesCalling all Anime fans! Interact with our teen-led Anime panel where you can ask questions about each character and come dressed as your favorite Anime character for our cosplay contest. We will also have food and anime-themed activities!
Library at the Market
St. Peter Farmers' Market Mulberry & Hwy 169, St. Peter, MN, United StatesJoin us at the market for free books and library information!
Telling True Stories: Memoir Writing Workshop with Rachael Hanel
Blue Earth County Library 100 E Main St, Mankato, MNWhether you want to write down your memories for family members and friends or hope to publish a book-length memoir, try your hand at writing exercises to spark your memory and tell your history!
Read & Play
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNChildren ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Bullet Journaling 101
Blue Earth County Library 100 E Main St, Mankato, MNJoin us for an afternoon of learning the basics, and we'll help you get started! We'll also take some time to practice setting up your journal and spread inspiration with each other.
Find Your Voice Open Mic Night
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNTweens and teens ages 9-18 are invited to join us for Open Mic Nights this summer in the library! Poetry, music, storytelling and comedy are all options for teens to "Find their Voice" for our Summer Reading Program! No registration required. See less
Storytime at the Pool
Spring Lake Park Swim Facility 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, United StatesJoin Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. Meet outside the front gate!
Picnic in the Park
Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MNJoin us for stories, food, prize opportunities and fun! The Bookmobile will be at each visit, so don't forget your library card! (We will be at Storybook Park on June 20th)
Smash Journal Challenge
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNTeens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to create their own unique smash journal. There will be 31 challenges for you to try - can you complete them all before the summer ends? Some supplies and materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own from home. Registration required and opens Monday, May […]
Virtual Author Event with Erika L. Sanchez
Summer Storytime Guests
St. Peter Public Library 601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MNSummer Storytime is for preschool and elementary age kids. Storytime will include community leaders, authors, teachers, and more!
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Mercy Watson Book Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNKids ages 6-8 are invited to join us for our Mercy Watson Book Club on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the library conference room. Listen to the adventures of Mercy Watson and join in on some activities based on the very special "Porcine Wonder"! Registration required and opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Register online, […]
July Open Mic Night
Living Earth Center 170 Good Counsel Dr, Mankato, MNGot talents to share or are interested in hearing local artists? Join our community open mic night in the garden. Calling all musicians (with 2-3 songs), poets, dancers, and entertainers! Join your community for an open mic night in the garden. Come at 6:45 p.m. to sign up to perform. Bring your chairs or blanket. […]
Read & Play
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNChildren ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Storytime at the Pool
Spring Lake Park Swim Facility 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, United StatesJoin Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. Meet outside the front gate!
Picnic in the Park
Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MNJoin us for stories, food, prize opportunities and fun! The Bookmobile will be at each visit, so don't forget your library card! (We will be at Storybook Park on June 20th)
Summer Storytime Guests
St. Peter Public Library 601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MNSummer Storytime is for preschool and elementary age kids. Storytime will include community leaders, authors, teachers, and more!
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Mercy Watson Book Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNKids ages 6-8 are invited to join us for our Mercy Watson Book Club on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the library conference room. Listen to the adventures of Mercy Watson and join in on some activities based on the very special "Porcine Wonder"! Registration required and opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Register online, […]
Read & Play
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNChildren ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Storytime at the Pool
Spring Lake Park Swim Facility 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, United StatesJoin Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. […]
Picnic in the Park
Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MNJoin us for stories, food, prize opportunities and fun! The Bookmobile will be at each visit, so don't forget your library card! (We will be at Storybook Park on June […]
Smash Journal Challenge
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNTeens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to create their own unique smash journal. There will be 31 challenges for you to try - can you complete them all before […]
Esther Stenson Poetry Reading
Saint Peter Public Library 601 S Washington Ave, Saint Peter, MN, United StatesBookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Mercy Watson Book Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNKids ages 6-8 are invited to join us for our Mercy Watson Book Club on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the library conference room. Listen to the adventures of Mercy Watson and join in on some activities based on the very special "Porcine Wonder"! Registration required and opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Register online, […]
Anime-Manga Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNCome hang out to read, share ideas and learn more about manga & anime! We will be watching an anime movie and volume 1 of a selected manga series will be yours to keep! Special snacks provided. Registration required. Open to ages 13-18. Registration opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00am. Register online, by calling the […]
Read & Play
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNChildren ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
Find Your Voice Open Mic Night
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNTweens and teens ages 9-18 are invited to join us for Open Mic Nights this summer in the library! Poetry, music, storytelling and comedy are all options for teens to "Find their Voice" for our Summer Reading Program! No registration required. See less
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Mercy Watson Book Club
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNKids ages 6-8 are invited to join us for our Mercy Watson Book Club on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the library conference room. Listen to the adventures of Mercy Watson and join in on some activities based on the very special "Porcine Wonder"! Registration required and opens Monday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Register online, […]
Frank F. Weber: True Crime Thrillers
Blue Earth County Library 100 E Main St, Mankato, MNSmash Journal Challenge
North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MNTeens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to create their own unique smash journal. There will be 31 challenges for you to try - can you complete them all before […]
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri […]
Library at the Market
St. Peter Farmers' Market Mulberry & Hwy 169, St. Peter, MN, United StatesCome and enjoy free books and information about the library!
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Virtual Author Event with Lidia Bastianich
You’re invited to an intimate evening with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich as she talks about her memoir, "My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food."
Bookmobile
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota 224 Lamm St., Mankato, MNThe North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
Victoria Chang Workshop
Minnesota State University - Memorial Library 601 Maywood Ave, Mankato, MN, United StatesJoin poet Victoria Chang for a mini lesson on craft technique and a writing exercise!