Storytime/ Play Cafe
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Sensory Play
2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 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.

Musical Mondays for Toddlers
2025-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Enjoy music with your toddler as they dance and play with various instruments. Best for ages 1-5.

MN Author Allen Eskens
2025-03-10 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Join us as we host MN author Allen Eskens and he discusses his path in becoming a bestselling author, as well as his approach to writing novels that are compelling and thought-provoking with a strong emotional core. He will also speak about his newest book “The Quiet Librarian” which is being read by our book club. There will be a Q&A portion with a book signing for those interested.
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.

Sticker Making-St. James
2025-03-14 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids can learn how to make their own stickers! All supplies will be provided. Children under the age of 7 need to bring an adult.

Yoga
2025-03-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-14 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.

Library Board Meeting
2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-15 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
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-18 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
2025-03-21 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 “New In Town”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

Blippi & Meekah Party-St. James
2025-03-28 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Come for activities centered around the beloved Blippi and Meekah characters! Fun for all kids of all ages. Children under age 7 need to bring an adult.

Storytime/Play Cafe
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Adventure Club
2025-04-03 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.

Cribbage
2025-04-05 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.

Perler Beads-St. James
2025-04-08 15:30 - 17:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Kids in grades 1st and up are invited to come and create with Perler Beads at the library! All supplies will be provided.

Lego Club-St. James
2025-04-10 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.

Sensory Play Cafe
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Musical Monday for Toddlers
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States

Novels by Night Book Club
2025-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

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!

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!

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.

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
