This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Virtual Author: David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Virtual Author: David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p 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.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author: Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author: Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Intro to Knitting 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Adult Services Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Intro to Knitting 11:00am–1:00pm Adult Services Waitlist Library Branch: Mankato Room: Adult Services Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Shelly from the Kato Yarn Company is here to teach a knitting class for complete beginners! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essentials: how to cast on, as well as how to create both knit and purl stitches. 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 27 2026 Tue MnDOT Public Open House for Veteran's Memorial Bridge Project 3:30pm–5:30pm Adults, Everyone Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 27 2026 Tue MnDOT Public Open House for Veteran's Memorial Bridge Project 3:30pm–5:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Outreach & Community Partnerships Event Details: The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a construction open house on Tuesday, January 27, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM to learn about the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and Highway 169/Belgrade Avenue Interchange project.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author: Liz Moore 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author: Liz Moore 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Nonfiction Book Club 12:15pm–1:00pm Adults Conference Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 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 as we discuss Claire McCardell:The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson from 12:15 PM - 1 PM.
Feb 16 2026 Mon President's Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veteran's Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veteran's Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Nov 26 2026 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Nov 27 2026 Fri Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 27 2026 Fri Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Dec 24 2026 Thu Christmas Eve All Day Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Dec 25 2026 Fri Christmas Day All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton