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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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+.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Writing Series

Thursday, October 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Book Club

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Mankato
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us over the lunch hour while we discuss Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota by Gwen Westerman and Bruce M. White.  

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us over the lunch hour while we discuss Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota by Gwen Westerman and Bruce M. White.  

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Writing Series

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 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: Conference Room
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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Writing Series

Thursday, November 13, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Writing Series

Thursday, November 20, 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.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site

Thanksgiving

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

New Year's Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

President's Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Memorial Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Juneteenth

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Labor Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
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Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Veteran's Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton