Watonwan County Library

Lego Club
2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

So You Want to Be a Dragon Tamer?!
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Have you thought about owning a bearded dragon? Not sure where to start or how to care for one? Melissa & Little Foot, from the St. James Library, will be here to give you all the information on caring for one!

Storytime/Play Cafe
2026-05-05 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!

So, You Want to Be a Dragon Tamer?!
2026-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Lewisville Branch Library, 129 Lewis Street W, Lewisville, MN, 56060, United States

DIY Felt Bookmarks
2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Butterfield Branch Library, 111 N. Second Street, Butterfield, MN, 56120, United States
Create an adorable felt tea cup bookmark! All supplies are provided; spots are limited. To sign up, call 507-956-2361.

Movie Matinee
2026-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
We will be showing the movie “The Way We Were”. Popcorn will be served!

Coffee & Conversation
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Darfur Branch Library, 200 Adrian Street, Darfur, MN, 56022, United States
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation each Saturday.

Knitting Club
2026-04-30 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!

Lego Club-Lewisville
2026-04-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Lewisville Branch Library, 129 Lewis Street W, Lewisville, MN, 56060, United States

Evening Storytime
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Kids and their caregivers are invited to the library for storytime!

Yoga
2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-13 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.

Wishing for Spring Crafts for Kids
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Branch Library, 111 N. Second Street, Butterfield, MN, 56120, United States
Kids can come and do spring crafts at the library!

MN Author Drew Ross
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
MN author, Drew Ross, will join us to share about his book “Becoming the Twin Cities”. Published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, the book explores the 19th-century history of self-dealing, social clashes, and utopian ideals that shaped the separate cities, despite early expectations for a single metropolis. Books will be available for purchase and to have signed by the author!

Family Movie
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
Families are invited to the library for a FREE movie and popcorn! We will be showing “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” in honor of Earth Week! Feel free to bring your own water bottle.

"Photographing Dragonflies for Fun and Profit"...well, mostly fun!
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
The St. James Library will be hosting John, from the MN Dragonfly Society, to share photos, information and education about these fascinating creatures! Please join us!

Adventure Club-Madelia
2026-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Madelia Elementary School
In collaboration with the MN Extension Office and Community Ed, we will be holding Adventure Club at the elementary school. Kids will get information from school about how to sign up.

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-21 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.

Wooden Bead Bumble Bee DIY for Adults
2026-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Lewisville Branch Library, 129 Lewis Street W, Lewisville, MN, 56060, United States
Adults can come and craft a unique piece of artwork using wooden beads and wire! Spots are limited. Call to sign up: 507-435-2781 or 507-375-1278.

Friday Flicks
2026-04-17 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 “The Zookeeper’s Wife”. Fresh hot popcorn will be served.

Memory Writing with Marion
2026-04-17 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.

POSTPONED!!"Waffles & Watch" Movie Party for Teens
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Library, 125 Fifth Street S, St. James, MN, 56081, United States
**POSTPONED!!!
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library after hours to eat waffles and watch the Live Action “Lilo and Stitch” movie with friends!

Tiny Town for Tiny Tots
2026-04-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Butterfield Branch Library, 111 N. Second Street, Butterfield, MN, 56120, United States
Bring your tiny tots to the library and help them create little cars and play in a tiny town you create. This program is geared towards toddlers.

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!

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.

Escape Room
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, 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: 507-642-3511.

Start Mushrooming with Stan Tekiela
2026-04-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Lewisville Fire Hall
Stan is a Minnesota author, photographer and naturalist. The fun and enjoyable way to learn how to forage for wild mushrooms and not kill yourself. Stan makes this serious topic fun and interesting. You too can safely get out and collect wild edible mushrooms without fear. Learn the safe seven mushrooms and how to safely collect, cook and store. He will also have his many books available for purchase and signing!
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.

Uncommon Facts About Common Birds with Stan Tekiela
2026-04-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Madelia Branch Library, 23 First Street NW, Madelia, MN, 56062, United States
Stan is a Minnesota author, photographer and naturalist. This is a fun and entertaining talk presenting fascinating facts and tidbits about some of the birds that people love to hate along with some of the more common birds in our yard. Stan will challenge your preconceived ideas about some common birds such as the European Starling, the American Crow and much, much more. You will never look at these birds the same way ever again. He will also have his many books available for purchase and signing!
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.

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.
