Adventure Club-St. James
2024-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Middle/High School
In collaboration with the MN Extension Office and Community Ed, we will be holding Adventure Club at the high school in the home ec. room. Kids will get information from school and sign up using REVTRAK.

Sensory Play
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
For our littlest patrons, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. Come explore all the different sensory stations! Little ones will benefit from sensory play and maybe even meet some new friends

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

Sourdough Bread-St. James
2024-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Ready to start making your own sourdough bread at home but not sure where to start? Tessa will be visiting the St. James Library to share what you need to know from the perfect starter to letting you taste some samples!

Storytime and Play Cafe
2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Caregivers are invited to bring the little ones to an interactive storytime followed by a special playtime. Please join us!

Knitting Club
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa is here to help!

Cribbage
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Whether you are a pro or just learning, you will have fun playing cribbage at the library! We will also have refreshments.

Yoga
2024-12-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Registered Yoga Instructor: Roxanne Romsdahl
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.

Novels by Night Book Club
2024-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “The Mistletoe Mystery” by Nita Prose. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Library Board Meeting
2024-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
The library board meets monthly and is open to the public.

Memory Writing with Marion
2024-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join Marion Edgar Style as she guides you in recording your thoughts and memories. Refreshments will be served and journals will be provided.

Friday Flicks
2024-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join us at the St. James Library for a showing of “The Preacher’s Wife”. Coffee, fresh hot popcorn and other “concessions” will be served.

Free Food Friday for Teens
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Teens ages 12 and up can come and hang out in the library after hours. Join us for food, friends and fun! In December, we will serve “build your own subs” and play “Reindeer Games”!

Holiday Hours
2024-12-24 | MN
Butterfield, Darfur and Lewisville Libraries CLOSED
St. James and Madelia Libraries close at NOON

Holiday Hours
2024-12-25 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Holiday Hours
2024-12-31 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSE AT 5PM

Holiday Hours
2025-01-01 | MN
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S

Winter Reading Program
2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00 | MN
All ages, Kindergarten through age 100+, reading program. Just stop into your hometown library, pick up a reading log, and return it when it is full! Check at your library to see what prizes there are!

Winter Puzzle Challenge for Adults
2025-01-06 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Adults are invited to sign up as a team of 4 to take on the puzzle challenge! The first team to complete the puzzle wins bragging rights! Call 507-375-1278 to sign up

Storytime/Play Cafe
2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Lego Club-St. James
2025-01-09 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, 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.

PJ Party-St. James
2025-01-10 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families are invited to come in your comfiest pjs, build a fort, listen to a book and enjoy some hot chocolate!

Sensory Play
2025-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
For our littlest patrons, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. Come explore all the different sensory stations! Little ones will benefit from sensory play and maybe even meet some new friends.

Musical Monday
2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Enjoy music with your toddler as they dance and play with various instruments. Best for ages 1-5.

Novels by Night Book Club
2025-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Virtual Author Event
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | MN
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea on Wednesday, January 15 at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4PM PT via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium!
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/watonwanlibrary
#TJKlune #ceruleansea #authortalk

Memory Writing with Marion
2025-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
****Memory Writing will not be held on Friday, January 17. Thank you for understaning.

Join Marion Edgar Style as she guides you in recording your thoughts and memories. Refreshments will be served and journals will be provided.

Friday Flicks
2025-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join us at the St. James Library for a showing of “All Saints”. Coffee, fresh hot popcorn and other concessions will be served.
