Sensory Play
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Conductor Jack's Dance Party-St. James
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Armstrong School-St. James
Toot! Toot! All aboard for fun! Join children’s entertainer Conductor Jack for a kids dance party that will get the whole family movin’ and groovin’! This event will be held at Armstrong School. For ages 1-6
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

DIY Mini Books and Bookshelves for TEENS
2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come and create a mini book shelf with books and miniatures! FREE and all supplies are provided! To sign up, call 507-375-1278.

Library Board Meeting
2026-06-16 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.

Mosquito in Amber Craft-St. James
2026-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids are invited to the library to create a craft made to look like an ancient mosquito trapped in amber-inspired by Jurassic Park!

Bling Your Book-St. James
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Bring your own book to BLING at the library! We will show you how to use diamond art supplies (provided) to make your favorite book sparkle. This is open to teens and adults! To sign up, call 507-375-1278.

Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19
ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

D&D for Kids
2026-06-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Storytime at the Park
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park-St. James
Pack a cozy blanket, grab a chair, or snag a spot at a table to listen to some stories. When finished with the stories, enjoy playing with chalk! Storytime will be cancelled if there is bad weather. Will notify through website and socials

Project: Constellation Musical Performance-St. James
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join us for an afternoon of Scandinavian music performed by an acoustic-folk-rock-punk-pop (and more) duo from Grand Forks ND. Their songs are influenced anywhere from old Irish folk music to modern day punk.
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

Friends of the St. James Library Book Sale
2026-06-25 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
The Friends group will be hosting their annual RR Days book sale! They will NOT be accepting book donations for this sale. All items will be .50 cents or a bag for $5! What a bargain!

Knitting Club
2026-06-25 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!

Monday Movie for Kids & Families
2026-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Come to the library for a showing of an oldie but a goodie, “We’re Back!”, where we take a trip with four fun-loving dinos! Popcorn will be served and we encourage kids to bring a water bottle.

Storytime/Play Cafe
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-07 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!

Dino Adoption-St. James
2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
For our patrons ages 0-5! Kids can choose their favorite dinosaur stuffy, name it and sign their adoption papers to make it official!

DIY Wooden Bead Bumble Bee for Adults
2026-07-06 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Adults can come and craft a unique piece of artwork using wooden beads and wire! Spots are limited. Call to sign up:507-375-1278.

Music at the Park-Bob the Beachcomber
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial Park-St. James
The city of St. James and the Watonwan County Library have teamed up to bring back Music in the Park this summer! Bob the Beachcomber will be here for a 3:00 performance at Brandt Ridge geared towards adults and then a kid and family friendly performance at Memorial Park at 6:00.
Friends of the St. James Library will be there handing out giant freezies! Food truck will be open at 5:00 pm.
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-St. James
2026-07-09 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.

Author, "A Woman's War, Too"
2026-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Virginia Wright-Peterson is the author of three finalists for the Minnesota book award. Each one reveals little known stories of courage, innovation, and resilience including women who made significant contributions during World War II and the founding of Mayo Clinic.She strives to blend meticulous research with vivid stories that reveal the inspirational and courageous actions of everyday people. Virginia also believes that stories – whether rooted in family, community, or landscape – hold the power to connect and strengthen us. She served as a Fulbright Scholar in Algiers, Algeria, and worked with the Red Cross on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to social justice, she focuses on untold stories that provide provocative perspectives on what we thought we knew. Join us as she talks about her book “A Woman’s War, Too”. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Playnook Adventures
2026-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
This playtime is for kiddos ages 1-5 with their caregivers. Kids will be laughing, climbing, sliding, and hopping on the giant, soft play equipment that we have rented just for them!

Yoga
2026-07-13 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
2026-07-13 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “Downstairs Girl” by Stacey Lee. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Dino Suncatchers-St. James
2026-07-15 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Bring the kids to the library to create a cute dino themed suncatcher to hang up and enjoy. Open to kids in grades 3-6.

Bricks and Bites (Lego Club for Adults!)
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Act like a kid again and play with Legos! Adults are invited to the library for an evening of Legos and snacks! Bring some friends, relax and free build with our Legos.

Memory Writing with Marion
2026-07-17 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.
