The Zoo Man-St. James
2024-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2024-07-29 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.

Adventure Storytime
2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-30 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.

Lego Club-St. James
2024-07-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-07 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, 2024-08-12 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
2024-07-08 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

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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.

Sensory Play Cafe
2024-07-13 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.

The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes & Fox with Stan Tekiela
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Based on Stan’s book of the same title, this presentation is sure to be a big hit. You will never look at a wolf, coyote or fox without a new sense of wonder and amazement. This is one of Stan’s favorite presentations. Stan will also have books for sale!
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.

Family Adventure Movie
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids and families are invited to join us for an adventure packed movie and popcorn!
“Flora Buckman is a 10-year-old who loves comics and adventures. One day, she comes upon Ulysses, a squirrel who seems to have superpowers. It doesn’t take long until the two of them become a solid team, with Ulysses helping Flora navigate complicated filial relationships. However, Ulysses is not without problems. Miller, an animal control officer, is on his furry tail”. We encourage movie goers to bring a water bottle.

Memory Writing with Marion
2024-07-19 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
2024-07-19 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 “Glass Castle”. Coffee, fresh hot popcorn and other “concessions” will be served.

Trivia for Teens
2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Get a group of friends together and battle it out during trivia at the library! Prizes for the winners!

DonB-Comedian for Kids-St. James
2024-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Armstrong School-St. James
Comedian DonB! will be presenting “Reading is Fun-damental! All of the amazing feats demonstrated in DonB’s program are found in books! Children will be encouraged to find amazing books on literally every topic in the world in local Libraries. Don Bursell aka DonB! is a “professional goofball”. He mixes comedy with unicycles, juggling and the art of illusion. This event will be held in the Armstrong School’s big gym.

Art Attack-St. James
2024-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
We will be learning how to make a “penguin popper”. This activity is geared towards kids in grades 1st and up.

Sensory Play
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Teens Only Lego Club
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Teens are invited to be a kid again and build with Legos! Tons of Legos will be provided.

Alex Messenger-Madelia
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
A 600-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive. Come and listen to Alex talk about his life experience and book!

The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
Story Circle Network’s Gilda Award-Winner and Former Lecturer and Stanford Admissions Officer
Thursday, August 15th at 1:00 PM CDT

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