Storytime & Play Cafe
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families and caregivers are invited to the library for an interactive storytime. We will host a special playtime afterwards!

Author Visit-Patty Wetterling & Joy Baker
2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Middle/High School
On October 22, 1989, in the small town of St. Joseph, Minnesota, eleven-year-old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped at gunpoint. Twenty-seven years later, on September 2, 2016, Danny Heinrich led authorities to the boy’s remains.
What lies between is the riveting story of the search for Jacob Wetterling, told by his mother, Patty. With down-to-earth candor, she details the investigation as it unfolds, discusses her family’s struggles, and shows how she maintained her energy and optimism.
Hosted by Watonwan County Library, and held at the St. James High School Little Theater.
This project is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

"The Big Bang Theory" Trivia Night
2024-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Put together a team of up to 4 and see if you can outsmart everyone else! Prize for the winning team! To sign your team up, call 507-375-1278

Smithsonian Talk
2024-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum Curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures who have made sense of Mars and its secrets, in an online discussion of the book For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet on Monday, June 3rd at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT / 12 PM MT / 11 AM PT via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! #smithsonian #NationalAirandSpaceMuseum #History

Music in the Park
2024-06-06 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! “Root River Jam” will perform a kid friendly concert and Taqueria Las 3 Lunas food truck will be open to serve food starting at 5:30. The St. James Dog Park will also be there selling pop! Bring the whole family to the bandshell at Memorial Park for this fun event! Alternate venue is the Princess Theater in case of inclement weather.

Summer Reading Kick Off Events!
2024-06-08 | MN
Kids in Kindergarten and up are invited to register for the Summer Reading Program! Kids get a FREE book when they register. On this day, there will be fun games and activities during open hours at all libraries. They will also be able to pick up their “ticket” for the first week of reading. These tickets can then be turned in to get a weekly prize, and then go into a drawing for bigger grand prizes like games, gift cards and more! Teens are also able to sign up for a chance to win big prizes such as bluetooth earbuds, gift cards and more! Visit your home library for more details.

Yoga
2024-06-10 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
2024-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “Saving Emma” by Allen Eskens. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Adventure Storytime
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families and caregivers are invited to the library for an interactive storytime. We will be traveling around the world all summer long! After, you can check out the different activities in the library or stay and play in the play area.

Art Attack-Rainforest in a Jar
2024-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids in Kindergarten and up are invited to come and create their very own rainforest in a jar to take home! All supplies provided, no sign up required.

Teens Only Crafter-noon!
2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Teens, grades 6 and up, are invited to the library to create a cactus desk organizer! All supplies will be provided.

Music in the Park
2024-06-13 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! “Jolly Pops” will perform a kid friendly concert and Ole’s Gathering Place food truck will be open to serve food starting at 5:30. The Splash Pad Committee will also be there selling treats! Bring the whole family to the bandshell at Memorial Park for this fun event! Alternate venue is the Princess Theater in case of inclement weather.

Virtual Author Talk with FREIDA MCFADDEN
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself! Freida McFadden will join us online to chat about writing psychological thrillers and her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series on Thursday, June 13 at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! #FreidaMcFadden #Thrillers #Bestseller #theHousemaidisWatching

To register and see other upcoming authors, please click on the website link.

"Nintentones" Jazz Ensemble
2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | St. James Middle/High School
Enjoy some fun and energetic video game inspired jazz music! This concert is FREE and open to the public. Hosted by the Watonwan County Library, and held at the St. James Middle School/High School Little Theater.
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.

ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED
2024-06-19 | MN
All libraries are closed in celebration of Juneteenth

"Will Sings" Musical Concert-St. James
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Armstrong School-St. James
Will performs original and traditional songs for young people of all ages! Driven by audience participation, his songs get kids moving, grooving, and singing. A naturalist by trade, many of Will’s tunes are environmentally themed, but many are just plain fun! This high energy performance focuses on positivity, joy, and learning through curiosity. This program will be held at the Armstrong School.
He will be performing earlier in the day at 10:00 am in Butterfield also!
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.

Archaeology Dig-Grades K-2-St. James
2024-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Valerie thinks there may be treasure buried at the library! Help her uncover what treasures may be hiding, and learn how real archeologists work! This session is for kids in grades K-2.

Archaeology Dig-Grades 3-6-St. James
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | MN
Valerie thinks there may be treasure buried at the library! Help her uncover what treasures may be hiding, and learn how real archeologists work! This session is for kids in grades 3-6.

The Zoo Man-St. James
2024-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Armstrong School-St. James
Learn about a variety of reptiles from the Zoo Man himself! This program will be held in the gym at the Armstrong School building.

Mocktails and Murder
2024-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
There’s been a murder and it’s up to you to help solve it! Come alone, or with some friends…then enjoy some mocktails while you solve a murder. Adults only.

Lego Club-St. James
2024-07-03 15:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We provide the Legos, kids provide the creativity! Come and build with us!

Adult Puzzle Challenge
2024-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
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 and a small prize! Call 507-375-1278 to sign up

ALL WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED
2024-07-04 | MN
All libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Yoga-St. James
2024-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Novels by Night Book Club
2024-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be discussing the book “The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise” by Colleen Oakley. Contact the library for a copy. Please contact Shirley at 375-1278 if interested in joining virtually.

Virtual Author Visit with Kate DiCamillo
2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
We’re going to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive on Tuesday, July 9 at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT / 12 PM MT / 11 AM PT via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! #SummerReading #MercyWatson #KateDiCamillo

Register and view more Author Talks here: REGISTER

Art Attack-St. James
2024-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be learning how to do basket weaving with “grasses”! This activity is geared towards kids in grades 1st and up.

"Bluey" Party
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families are invited to the library for all things “Bluey”! Fun activities for the kids to do!

Music in the Park
2024-07-11 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! “Generation Gap” will perform a family friendly concert and Angela’s Egg Rolls food truck will be open to serve food starting at 5:30. The St. James Friends of the Library will also be there selling treats! Bring the whole family to the bandshell at Memorial Park for this fun event! Alternate venue is the Princess Theater in case of inclement weather.
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.
