DIY Citrus Printed Towels for Adults
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Adults will be able to learn the art of making a hand-painted tea towel as a gift or for your own home! Supplies provided. To sign up, call 507-642-3511

Movie Bingo-Madelia
2025-04-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids will play a game of bingo while watching a movie-Double the fun!

Lego Club-Madelia
2025-04-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Calling all brick builders! Kids are invited to join us for Lego Club at the library! Bring your creativity and we’ll supply the Legos.

Evening Storytime
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Join us in Madelia for an interactive evening storytime.

Adventure Club-Madelia
2025-04-24 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.

Perler Beads-Madelia
2025-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids in grades 1st and up are invited to come and create with Perler Beads at the library! All supplies will be provided.

Monday Movie Matinee
2025-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Join us at the Madelia Library for a showing of “Dear John”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

Author and Motivational Mental Health Speaker
2025-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Join us during Mental Health Awareness Month as we hear James share his story of living with Bipolar Disorder. He has written 4 different books on the subject and is an advocate for mental health awareness. He will also be speaking in St. James earlier in the day at 2:00 pm.

STEM Tryouts
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
We recently were awarded a $2,000 grant to put together STEM kits that can be checked out by teachers and caregivers to bring STEM fun into the classroom and the home! We want to invite you to come and “Try Out” the new kits with us. This will be a great opportunity to learn how the kits work, what is available and play around having fun. We have everything from simple coding, circuits, Rube Goldberg type contraptions, robots and even math manipulatives. Open to teachers, parents, families, and even grandparents! We ask that kids come with an adult. *These kits are funded by IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Spring Planter Demonstration
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Join Johanna at the Madelia Library to learn how to plant the perfect spring planter! She will show you tips so that you can make yours look just as good!

Lego Club
2025-05-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States

“One Last Time: Veteran Stories” Pt. 1
2025-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Members of the Greatest Generation are leaving us at an alarming rate, taking with them invaluable stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Photographer, Author, and Amateur Historian, Jay Grammond spent 13 years planning and leading a WWII History Series in Elk River, during which he had the privilege of getting to know many individuals who lived through this pivotal time in history. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a unique and personal insight into the lives of these remarkable individuals. Whether you’re new to the topic or have a deep appreciation for WWII history, this presentation will leave a lasting impact. Plus, be sure to join us for Part Two in St. James at 2:00, where we’ll explore even more stories from those who served and sacrificed.
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.

Evening Storytime
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Come to an interactive storytime with the kiddos!

ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
2025-05-26 | MN

Rock Painting
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids in 1st-3rd grade can come to the library for a fun rock painting activity!

Movie Matinee for Adults
2025-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
We will be showing the movie “A Man Called Otto”. Popcorn will be served!

Summer Reading Kick-Off Parties!
2025-06-07 | MN
During each library’s open hours: School aged kids from Kindergarten and up are invited to come and get registered for the summer reading program and have fun with the different activity stations that go with our reading theme, “Color Our World”. Kids get a FREE book to keep when they register!

Claymate Creations
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Artist Anjee Mai will be here to teach kids in grades 3rd and up how to make an adorable clay creation! Must sign up, as spots are limited. To sign up, call 507-642-3511.
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.

Flag Day Craft-Madelia
2025-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Come to the library for a Flag Day craft.

Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
2025-06-19 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

Busted Canvas Art for Adults-Madelia
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Learn the artful busted canvas technique to create a unique piece of art to hang in your home or give as a gift! To sign up, call 507-642-3511.

Movie Madness for Kids
2025-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Get out of the heat and enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library! Feel free to bring your own water bottle. Parents and grandparents are welcome to join too, of course!

Independence Day
2025-07-04 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED

Monday Movie Matinee for Adults
2025-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
We will be showing the movie “Out of My Mind”. Popcorn will be served!

Fun with Nintendo Switch
2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
For kids in 3rd-6th grade; come try out the Nintendo Switch! Highest score will win a prize.

Evening Storytime and Ice Cream Party
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids and their caregivers are invited to the library for storytime and ice cream!

Lego Club-Madelia
2025-07-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Calling all brick builders! Kids are invited to join us for Lego Club at the library! Bring your creativity and we’ll supply the Legos

Sustainable Safari-Madelia
2025-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Madelia Elementary School
Sustainable Safari will be visiting with a variety of animals! Come to see these creatures up close and learn all about them. This event will be held at the Elementary School Gym.
