Novels by Night Book Club
2025-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting” by Claire Pooley. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Library Board Meeting
2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-20 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.

Reader's Choice Book Club
2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Butterfield Branch Library, 111 N. Second Street, Butterfield, MN, 56120, United States
This reader’s choice book club is open to all adults and all books. Maybe you will leave with your next great read!

Memory Writing with Marion
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-16 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
2025-04-18 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 “Red Tails”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

DIY Alcohol Ink Trinket Dish
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Adults will learn how to use alcohol inks to create a beautiful design on a ceramic dish to use for rings and any other trinkets at home. Supplies are provided but spots are limited. To sign up, please call 507-375-1278.

Knitting Club
2025-04-24 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!

Movie Bingo-St. James
2025-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids will play a game of bingo while watching a movie-Double the fun!

Storytime/Play Cafe
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 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!

Author and Motivational Mental Health Speaker
2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, 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 Madelia at 4:00 pm.

Sensory Play
2025-05-10 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.

Author Event with Abby Jimenez
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | St. James Middle/High School
Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author, Abby Jimenez, as she shares her newest book!
Things to know about this event:
*This will be hosted at the High School Event Center in St. James*This is a non-ticketed event. Seats are on a first come, first served basis.*Doors will open for seating at 12:15pm.*Pre-order your signed copy of her book to cut down on wait time and lines! Order here: http://bit.ly/41SnUnf*There will be a quick moving photo op line after her talk!**Please RSVP you are coming by clicking “going” in the event on our Facebook page so we can prepare! Those that do will go into a drawing for RESERVED SEATING!!!*If you have questions, please contact Melissa at 507-375-1278 or mhaseman@tds.lib.mn.us

Yoga
2025-05-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Registered Yoga Teacher: 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
2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “Moon Over Manifest” by Claire Vanderpool. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Family Game Night
2025-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families are invited to the library for board game and card game fun!

Friday Flicks
2025-05-16 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 “On Golden Pond”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served

Friends of the St. James Library Author Event
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the St. James Library.
Forensic Psychologist & True Crime author Frank F. Weber will speak about his forensic work and the writing of true crime mysteries. Frank’s newest book, Scandal of Vandals, and his 2025 release, The Sun, will be available at the event. Scandal of Vandals is based on a true Minnesota mystery that was once touted as “the crime of the century.” A prominent Twin Cities attorney was accused of hiring a hitman to kill his wife. The Sun involves the fallout on the lives of the same characters after the appeal. Frank will share information related to the case and give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at St. James Library signing books and answering individual questions by 4:30 p.m. and will be available for questions after the event.

“One Last Time: Veteran Stories” Pt. 2
2025-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Whether you attended Part One or are joining us for the first time, this session stands on its own while offering a deeper look into the personal accounts of those who served, sacrificed, and endured during one of the most pivotal times in history. Jay Grammond will share additional firsthand accounts from Veterans, home front workers, and others whose experiences shed light on the war’s lasting impact. Each story provides a unique perspective, honoring the memory of those who lived it. No prior attendance is required – come with a desire to learn and pay tribute to these incredible individuals. However, if you can, we encourage you to experience Part One in Madelia at 11:00 am for the fullest picture of their extraordinary lives.
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.

Lego Club
2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 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.

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

Plastic Water Bottle Craft
2025-05-27 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids will create a unique craft using recycled water bottles! This program is for kids in grades 3rd-6th.

NO Knitting Club in May
2025-05-29 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
NO knitting club in May. Come back again in June!

"The War at Home" with Author Greg Gaut
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
In “The War at Home”, historian Greg Gaut focuses on the lives of individual Minnesotans to tell the dramatic story of this period, when the North Star State experienced bitter polarization, nativism, flagrant disregard for democratic norms, and intense, occasionally violent, confrontations. Join us in welcoming Greg, and hearing him speak about his book.
*Lykke Books from New Ulm will have his book here to purchase and Greg will sign a copy for you!

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!

Novels by Night Book Club
2025-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “Whistling Past the Graveyard” by Susan Crandall. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.
