This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Virtual Author Event: Leigh Bardugo 6:00pm–7:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium 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+. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Book Tasting 10:00am–5:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Fall Author Visit: Geoff Herbach 10:30am–11:30am Auditorium 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.
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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Virtual Author Event: Malala Yousafzai 6:00pm–7:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Nonfiction Book Club 12:15pm–1:00pm Conference Room Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Conference Room 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 Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day All Day 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium 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 Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Thanksgiving All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site Closing Nov 28 2025 Fri Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Christmas Holiday All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Christmas Holiday All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
New Year's Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Martin Luther King Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
President's Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Memorial Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Juneteenth All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Labor Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Veteran's Day All Day Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton