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Early Literacy Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us for a special storytime and craft event as we celebrate Ageism Awareness Day with presenters from VINE. We'll read a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and friendships between generations.

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and craft event as we celebrate Ageism Awareness Day with presenters from VINE. We'll read a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and friendships between generations.

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Art Corner

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

More Information

ACHF

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.

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Early Literacy Storytime

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll have special guest readers from Mankato's Indigenous Peoples Committee.

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll have special guest readers from Mankato's Indigenous Peoples Committee.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Family Storytime with Therapy Dogs!

 

The Therapy Dogs will be in attendance at storytime today! Join us as we enjoy some fun and educational activities together. 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime with Therapy Dogs!

 

The Therapy Dogs will be in attendance at storytime today! Join us as we enjoy some fun and educational activities together. 

Picture of author, Leigh Bardugo and her book Six of Crows

Virtual Author Event: Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.

Flyer for the Community Writing Series: Thursdays, October 2nd - November 20th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ the BEC Library

Community Writing Series

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Mankato
Program Type:
Adult Education, Writing/Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.

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Book Tasting

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Mankato
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Head to the library for a literary buffet!

Stop by the library anytime between 10 AM and 5:30 PM to see what books our librarians have suggested for you to “taste.”

We will have a variety of genres and topics for ages 15-18+.

Library Branch: Mankato
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Head to the library for a literary buffet!

Stop by the library anytime between 10 AM and 5:30 PM to see what books our librarians have suggested for you to “taste.”

We will have a variety of genres and topics for ages 15-18+.

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Fall Author Visit: Geoff Herbach

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Mankato
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an author talk with local young adult author Geoff Herbach! The first twenty attendees will receive a free copy of his book, Hooper.

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk with local young adult author Geoff Herbach! The first twenty attendees will receive a free copy of his book, Hooper.

More Information

ACHF

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.

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LEGO Club

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Blue sky-like background with a white cloud in the middle. Cartoon kids are smiling and dancing all around the cloud, and in the center of the cloud, "Storytime" is written in all caps in red text.

Early Literacy Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is rain!

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is rain!

Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Crystal Library at Lake Crystal
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library! 

Library Branch: Lake Crystal
Room: Lake Crystal Library
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library! 

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Art Corner

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

More Information

ACHF

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.

Blue sky-like background with a white cloud in the middle. Cartoon kids are smiling and dancing all around the cloud, and in the center of the cloud, "Storytime" is written in all caps in red text.

Early Literacy Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about PUMPKINS!

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about PUMPKINS!

How do Elections Work in MN?

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Mankato
Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
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Fall Author Visit: Daniel Bernstrom

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Mankato
Program Type:
Author Visit, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Youth

Join us for an author talk with Minnesota children's book author Daniel Bernstrom! 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-K, Youth
Program Type: Author Visit, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk with Minnesota children's book author Daniel Bernstrom! 

More Information

ACHF

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.

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LEGO Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Early Literacy Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is dragons! 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is dragons! 

Graphic with child-like colorful doodles in crayon surrounding a white piece of unlined paper that has "ART CORNER" written on it. "ART" is in pink, yellow, and green bubble letters and "CORNER" is in black bold text.

Art Corner

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.  

Ages 6-12 

More Information

ACHF

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.

Blue sky-like background with a white cloud in the middle. Cartoon kids are smiling and dancing all around the cloud, and in the center of the cloud, "Storytime" is written in all caps in red text.

Early Literacy Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about silly monsters!

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about silly monsters!

Picture of author, Malala Yousafzai and her book Finding My Way

Virtual Author Event: Malala Yousafzai

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.

Blue sky-like background with a white cloud in the middle. Cartoon kids are smiling and dancing all around the cloud, and in the center of the cloud, "Storytime" is written in all caps in red text.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Family Storytime with Firefighters 

 

Local firefighters will be in attendance at Storytime today! Join us for some fun and educational activities together. 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime with Firefighters 

 

Local firefighters will be in attendance at Storytime today! Join us for some fun and educational activities together. 

Flyer for the Community Writing Series: Thursdays, October 2nd - November 20th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ the BEC Library

Community Writing Series

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Mankato
Program Type:
Adult Education, Writing/Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.

Yellow background with LEGOs creating triangles in all four corners of the image. "LEGO CLUB" is written in black block-like bubble text in the center of the graphic.

LEGO Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided.  

Ages 6-12 

 

Blue sky-like background with a white cloud in the middle. Cartoon kids are smiling and dancing all around the cloud, and in the center of the cloud, "Storytime" is written in all caps in red text.

Early Literacy Storytime

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Mankato
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is bats!

Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is bats!