Archaeology Dig-Madelia
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Valerie thinks there may be treasure buried at the library! Help her uncover what treasures may be hiding, and learn how real archaeologists work!

ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED
2024-06-19 | MN
All libraries are closed in celebration of Juneteenth

"Bluey" Day
2024-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
All things “Bluey”! Come and explore different activity stations around the library and have fun!

Adult Cross Stitch
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Adults, come and cross stitch with us! All supplies provided. Please call 507-642-3511 to sign up.

The Zoo Man-Madelia
2024-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Madelia Elementary School
Learn about a variety of reptiles from the Zoo Man himself! This program will be held in the gym at the elementary school.

ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED
2024-07-04 | MN
All libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Diamond Art for Kids
2024-07-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
We will be creating some camping themed diamond art keychains! Supplies are limited, please register by calling 642-3511.

Art Attack-Madelia
2024-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids are invited to come and create something at the library any time between 11:00 and 4:00!

Backyard Birds with Stan Tekiela
2024-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Magnificent photographs and fascinating facts spotlight the lives of the most captivating and beloved backyard birds. This talk is packed with information that is not found in the ordinary field guide. Stan will also have books for sale!
This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Yoga-Madelia
2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Guided by Rita
Learn basic hatha yoga poses and breathing patterns to develop a home yoga practice for all ages. The focus will be on poses, stretches, and breath work to strengthen the body, improve
flexibility and balance, and reduce anxiety.

Family Movie
2024-07-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids and families are invited to join us for a showing of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”! Popcorn will be served. Feel free to bring a water bottle.

Wonka Party
2024-07-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Come and party with us! Fun activities for the whole family!

DonB-Comedian for Kids-Madelia
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Madelia Elementary School
Comedian DonB! will be presenting “Reading is Fun-damental! All of the amazing feats demonstrated in DonB’s program are found in books! Children will be encouraged to find amazing books on literally every topic in the world in local Libraries. Don Bursell aka DonB! is a “professional goofball”. He mixes comedy with unicycles, juggling and the art of illusion. This event will be held at the Madelia Elementary School.

Candle Making
2024-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Teens and adults, sign up to come and learn how to make your own beeswax candles! Spots are limited, so please call 507-642-3511 to sign up.

Teen Pizza Party-Madelia
2024-08-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
FREE pizza?! We are having a pizza party just for teens. Come and hang out, have some pizza & pop, and play larger than life games! Please call 507-642-3511 to sign up so we can order pizza.

Alex Messenger-Madelia
2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
A 600-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive. Come and listen to Alex talk about his life experience and book!

Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang
2024-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Learn a piece to the history of the Younger Brothers capture that you possibly didn’t know before! Doc Sorbel had a secret he kept all of his life. The secret was his role in the capture of the Younger Brothers near Madelia in 1876. Join us, along with author Arley Fadness, to hear more!

Fall Storytime
2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Bring the kiddos into the library for a FALL storytime just in time to wind down at the end of the day!

Healthy Smoothies
2024-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Adults are invited to the library to mix up and taste test some healthy smoothies! All supplies will be provided.

Pumpkin Storytime
2024-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Bring the kiddos into the library for a PUMPKIN storytime just in time to wind down at the end of the day!

Adventure Club-Madelia
2024-10-24 03:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Madelia Elementary School
In collaboration with the MN Extension Office and Community Ed, we will be holding Adventure Club at the elementary school in the STEM lab. Kids will get information from school about how to sign up.

DiNovember with the Zoo Man in Madelia
2024-11-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids are invited to celebrate DiNovemer with us and the Zoo Man! He will be bringing his collection of dinosaurs and showing kids the art of stop motion!

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
2024-11-11 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED

Sourdough Bread-Madelia
2024-11-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Ready to start making your own sourdough bread at home but not sure where to start? Tessa will be visiting the Madelia Branch Library to share what you need to know from the perfect starter to letting you taste some samples!

Elf Academy-Madelia
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Come to the library and join the ELF ACADEMY! There will be stations of crafts and fun activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Open to kids of all ages with adult supervision.

DIY Pantry Staples
2024-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Melissa will show you how to make pantry staples such as chicken bouillon, bisquick, pancake mix and even hamburger helper. These are items you can keep in mason jars in your pantry or even give away as gifts! Everyone will leave with a jar of hamburger helper. To sign up, call 507-642-3511.

No Bake Cookies
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Adults, come and learn some new goodie recipes just in time for the holiday! To sign up, please call 507-642-3511.

Ho Ho Ho Storytime
2024-12-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Join us in Madelia for an interactive evening storytime.
