Friday Flicks
2026-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join us at the St. James Library for a showing of “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

Quiet Game Challenge
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Who can master the art of silence and snag the most victories?! Put your stealthy skills to the test with games like Hide and Seek, Heads Up 7up, Squeaky Chicken Game and more! This is for kids in grades 3rd-6th. Call to sign up: 507-375-1278.

Knitting Club
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 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!

Pokémon Party-St. James
2026-02-27 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Come “catch all” the fun with Pokémon themed crafts and activities. Open to kids in grades K and up.

"Loons" with Stan Tekiela
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Minnesota author, photographer and naturalist, Stan has spent over 20 years studying and photographing loons. Image after image, he will share stunning pictures of loons in all their splendor and glory. Stan answers the age old questions about loons such as; Do they mate for life? Do the same loons return to the same lake each year? And so much more. Stan will also have his many books available for purchase and signing!

Storytime/Play Cafe
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-07 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!

Lego Club-St. James
2026-03-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 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.

Cribbage
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 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. Open to all ages, but we ask that kids bring an adult.

Yoga
2026-03-09 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.

Homeschoolers Club
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Homeschoolers, come and meet other homeschool kids, listen to a story and do a fun activity! Parents can connect and share ideas!

Good Life, Good Death: Conversations & Education
2026-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join Julia Uleberg Swanson, End of Life Doula, as she starts the conversation we all need to be having with our loved ones. There will be a different topic each month. Those with aging parents are highly encouraged to join us!

D&D for Kids
2026-03-13 16:00 - 18:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids in grades 3-6. Come enjoy an exciting adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons (popular RPG). This will be a fun 2 hour event where kids can learn team work, imagination, and how to play D&D. Kelly France will be the host (Dungeon Master) of the game for this event. Must sign up ahead of time, as spots are limited-507-375-1278.

Sensory Play Cafe
2026-03-14 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.

Wishing for Spring Crafts for Kids-St. James
2026-03-16 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids can come and do spring crafts at the library!

Novels by Night Book Club
2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnston. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Library Board Meeting
2026-03-17 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
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
2026-03-20 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 “Song Sung Blue”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

The History of the MN Twins with Stevan Miner
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Stevan has been a fan of the MN Twins since they moved here in 1961. He will talk about their history and bring lots of collected memorabilia to show! *He will also do a 1:00 presentation at our Darfur Branch Library.
This program was made possible in part with a grant from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment through the Traverse des Sioux Library System.

Whimsical Garden Shovel DIY
2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Adults are invited to the library to create and customize a whimsical garden shovel craft to gift or display in their home! All supplies are provided; spots are limited. To sign up, call 507-375-1278.

Oregon Trail LIVE!
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Teens, in grades 7th and up, are invited to travel the Oregon Trail and see who can survive!!

Kathleen T. Blue, Ph.D. Professor of Anthropology
2026-03-30 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kathleen will bring bones and casts to illustrate her role when working with law enforcement or medical examiners to solve crimes. This program is suitable for early teens up through adults.

Escape Room
2026-03-31 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Work with a group to try to solve puzzles, beat challenges and escape before time runs out! For kids in grades 3-6th. Sign up is required: 507-375-1278

Peep Diorama Contest!
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-18 | MN
Create a Peep diorama at home and bring to the library during the week of April 6th to enter it into the contest. Voting will take place from April 13-18 with winners announced the following week! Prizes provided by an anonymous donor.

Adventure Club-St. James
2026-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Good Life, Good Death
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join Julia Uleberg Swanson, End of Life Doula, as she starts the conversation we all need to be having with our loved ones. Those with aging parents are highly encouraged to join us!
