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Author Miranda Cowley Heller in salmon-colored shirt posing next to her book of poems "What the deep water knows." The background is a deep purple with clouds.

Virtual Author: Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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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.

Blue background with yellow square border and circle in the middle. Black text is used for the details. An image of the cover of the book is in the middle of the poster. It features trees and gardens.

Nonfiction Book Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Blue Earth County Historical Society at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society to discuss Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present, and Future of the Self-Provisioning City by Kate Brown.

Grab your copy at the library! 

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Blue Earth County Historical Society
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society to discuss Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present, and Future of the Self-Provisioning City by Kate Brown.

Grab your copy at the library! 

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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.

Author Jason Reynolds posing next to his book "Coach." The background of the image is a magenta pink with black thin chevron detailing around the border.

Virtual Author: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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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.

Talking Service Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Blue Earth County Historical Society at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for our Talking Service Book Club, led by Assistant Veterans Service Officer Nathan Pike.  

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Blue Earth County Historical Society
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for our Talking Service Book Club, led by Assistant Veterans Service Officer Nathan Pike.  

Author Marjan Kamali posing with the cover of her book with a brown background behind her.

Virtual Author: Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

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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.

Dr. Vivienne Ming posing with her book with a gray background.

Virtual Author: Dr. Vivienne Ming

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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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.

Author Nir Eyal posting with his book. Background is gray.

Virtual Author: Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Orange background with pink circle. Image of Gaelynn Lea's book in the circle. Back text describes the details of the book club.

Nonfiction Book Club

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Blue Earth County Historical Society at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society to discuss It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect: A Memoir by Gaelynn Lea.

Grab your copy at the library! 

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Blue Earth County Historical Society
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society to discuss It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect: A Memoir by Gaelynn Lea.

Grab your copy at the library! 

Juneteenth

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

Independence Day

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

Independence Day

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

Labor Day

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

Veteran's Day

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

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

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

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

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