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Photo of Daniel B's book called "One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea." There is a shark smiling, preparing to chomp the yellow words. A girl is swimming on the other side of the text and smiling as well.

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
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! 

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LEGO Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Services
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 

 

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Fall Author Visit: Daniel Bernstrom

10:30am–11:15am
Pre-K, Youth
Auditorium
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.

LEGO Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Services
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 

 

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

LEGO Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Services
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 

 

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Veterans Day

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

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

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

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Art Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Services
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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton